Luckily, I’ve never had to test how safe it is (fingers crossed I won’t fall!); but POC has been built with the intention of making gravity sports safer, and they are renown for their high safety standards. This concern for saving lives has been translated in this helmet, through the build itself; and of course, the “extras” such as the MIPS technology, as well as the focus on visibility. Bright orange is not just a fun colour; it also makes you more visible, enabling the Octal AVIP MIPS to check all goals of the “AVIP” part: Attention, Visibility, Interaction, Protection.
And if orange is not your thing, this one is available online in white, too; and the Octal helmets which are not AVIP, are available in a wide range of cool colours. The Octal AVIP MIPS is understandingly not cheap, as you’re buying not just a cool design, but also advanced safety. Given how much I love cycling with mine, I’d say it’s worth it!
If it’s safety and style that you’re after, take a look at POC yourself, by clicking their website link below. In the meantime – have fun cycling… in safety!