August 14, 2015, Scotts Valley, CA – Giro Sport Design has announced the Montaro MIPS and women’s Montara MIPS Helmets. The helmets feature excellent ventilation and superior sweat management, with a sleek silhouette that offers more coverage than a traditional XC helmet. Despite this confident, full coverage, Montaro MIPS has impressive cooling power, achieved through the Roc Loc Air fit system and hydrophilic, anti-microbial pads.
Despite this, confident, full coverage, Montaro MIPS has impressive cooling power, achieved through the Roc Loc Air fit system and hydrophilic, antimicrobial pads. Additional features include the Multi-Directional Impact System, full goggle compatibility, and an integrated camera mount. Tested with Giro trail riders like Graham “Aggy” Agassiz and Sarah Leishman, they will be available in October 2015 at Giro Authorized Dealers for €179/£129.
“We know that riders are after two main things in a trail helmet – staying safe and staying cool,” said Giro Marketing Manager Amanda Schaper. “The Montaro MIPS was developed using Giro’s unparalleled in-house testing facilities and benefits from our deep ties with MIPS, while Roc Loc Air and hydrophilic padding combine to keep riders cool and dry, making it a true step forward in trail helmet design.”
Key features of the Giro Montaro/Montara MIPS include:
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Optimized Ventilation: Strategic vent locations and deep interior channels combine with the Roc Loc Air fit system, which suspends the helmet a few millimeters above the rider’s head, allowing an unimpeded flow of cool air.
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Superior Sweat Management: Hydrophilic, anti-microbial pads absorb ten times more sweat than standard urethane pads.
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Full Goggle Integration: Rubber strap grippers on the rear of the helmet and a P.O.V. Plus visor that allows riders to lift visor and rest goggles on the front of the helmet.
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MIPS Technology: MIPS stands for Multi-Directional Impact Protection System. There are three main components to a MIPS-equipped helmet: the interior foam liner, the Low Friction Liner and an elastomeric attachment system between them. In an angled impact, the elastomeric attachment system stretches to allow the interior foam liner to rotate independently around the rider’s head and redirect energy. Although the system only moves a few millimeters Giro’s testing shows that helmets equipped with this technology can reduce the amount of rotational force that may be transferred to the brain in certain impacts.
The Giro Montaro MIPS and Montara MIPS will be available worldwide Fall 2015 with the Montaro MIPS available in eight colors and the Montara MIPS in three colors. More information may be found at giro.com.
About Giro Sport Design:
Founded in Santa Cruz, California in 1985, Giro Sport Design develops new ideas to enhance the Ride. From the first lightweight, high-performance helmets for cycling and snowsports, to apparel that reimagines what sportswear can be, Giro maintains a strong focus on creating products that enhance the feeling of freedom and independence that are at the core of a rider’s experience. As a leader in the design, fit and engineering of products that complement the body, Giro is the first choice of riders worldwide. Website: giro.com