Giro Studio Switchblade MIPS Helmet Review

• The Studio Midnight Mirage Switchblade™ MIPS is Giro’s new ASTM downhill certified full face helmet with a removable chin bar, making it perfectly suited to enduro riding. The Switchblade is optimized for the descent, and that’s why it’s certified to CPSC, EN-1078 and ASTM-1952-DH with and without the chin bar. The chin bar is easy to remove—just push the buttons under the chin bar, rotate up, and remove—and it’s just as easy to reinstall. Stash it in your pack for the pedal to the top, then lock it back in place for the rowdy downhill sectors. Take a look at the video above for a demonstration. The Switchblade MIPS features the new Roc Loc® Air DH fit system, which has a bumper around the dial to prevent accidental adjustments if your helmet contacts your backpack or neck brace—all while keeping you cool. When the chin bar comes off, Wind Tunnel cheek pad ventilation adds even more cooling power as you start to climb. Plus, the full-cut style gives this helmet an aggressive look and provides ASTM certified coverage even when the chin bar is removed. When your ride is all about descending, your helmet should be too, and the Switchblade MIPS is the only removable chin bar helmet that is truly built for the down. In-mold construction: In-mold construction fuses a tough polycarbonate outer shell with the helmet’s impact-absorbing foam liner. The fusion process allows Giro to sculpt better ventilation systems, so In-mold helmets can be lighter and cooler than traditional helmets. Wind tunnel cheek pad ventilation: When the chin bar is removed, experience extra cooling power from strategically placed air channels Hydrophilic padding: The Hydrophilic Pad can absorb up to 10 times its own weight in water, helping you manage sweat while riding. The pad retains moisture to prevent sweat from dripping into your eyes and then dries quickly. The antimicrobial, X-Static lining helps to reduce odour, keeping your helmet fresh. What is MIPS?  • MIPS is a Brain Protection System • Rotational motion can cause brain injuries • The low friction layer allows a sliding movement of 10–15 mm, in all directions, reducing rotational motion to the brain during impact • MIPS adds protection Giro Crash Replacement Scheme If you have an accident in any helmet it’s a good idea to replace it. Giro offer the peace of mind that if you have an accident wearing one of their helmets they will replace it at a reduced price. Find out more here.
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There are several key considerations that we like you to think about when buying any product, these are designed to help you to get the most of your money and also to help you find the very best products from a number of options available. Our first piece of advice is to check out the key features of Giro Studio Switchblade MIPS Helmet to ascertain what it is about it that stands out from the competition. We also recommend that you spend a bit of time comparing Giro Studio Switchblade MIPS Helmet to other products from Giro to see how it stacks up against similar products.

Then when you have spent the time looking at some of the key features, we suggest that you write yourself a list of things that your Helmets product must have. These ‘must haves’ can vary from specific features that you’re looking for, or it may be that you’re only willing to buy from a retailer like Wiggle Online Cycle Shop or perhaps you only want a brand such as Giro. This list will really prove useful when you come to narrowing down your choices and ultimately whether you decide to buy Giro Studio Switchblade MIPS Helmet or an alternative option. We can’t stress this enough, once you have written your list, stick to it. So often we’re tempted by a good deal and end up straying away from the criteria that we set ourselves, which can mean we end up spending more, or buying a product that isn’t actually fit for the purpose we originally intended.