MIPS Helmet

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I've got a £25 Halfords gift voucher and after going through all my cycling gear i seem to have ample.Then i thought i have been considering getting a MIPS helmet and halfords do this one https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bi...ets/lazer-compact-dlx-mips-helmet-133822.html which gets good reviews.
Has anybody got this helmet and if they do what's it like? also in general what do people think of MIPS?.Do you think it's a good idea or not?

 

[CentralCommuter]

Don’t know what MIPS is, but worth it for the integrated insect net, would have saved me getting stung on the forehead the other week!!

 

[vickster]

Does it fit your head comfortably, by far the MOST important thing when buying a helmet. Never felt the need for MIPS as a recreational cyclist.

At £40 it isn't going to be the lightest or most breathable. And I don't personally like the MTB style with a peak but ymmv

 

[BrumJim]

Jury is out on this one:
all-you-need-know-about-mips1

Arguably, if you buy a cheap helmet with MIPS, you are sacrificing the impact resistance of the helmet which does have some verifiable benefits (helmet argument is that way ----->) in order to gain a system that does not. So if you want MIPS, pay the extra price. But if you are buying a helmet made to a price point, then you are better off chosing one with the more onerous standards compliance (EN vs US vs Snell).

 

[Drago]

MIPS...solving a problem that helmets themselves created

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Jury is out on this one:
all-you-need-know-about-mips1

Arguably, if you buy a cheap helmet with MIPS, you are sacrificing the impact resistance of the helmet which does have some verifiable benefits (helmet argument is that way ----->) in order to gain a system that does not. So if you want MIPS, pay the extra price. But if you are buying a helmet made to a price point, then you are better off chosing one with the more onerous standards compliance (EN vs US vs Snell).

AT the risk of starting one of 'those' discussions
Does anyone have a link to a sensible review of these standards?
Thanks

 

[Oldhippy]

Ceasefire is over lads, lock n load! 😂

 

[Ming the Merciless]

MIPS...solving a problem that helmets themselves created

What does MIPS stand for

Maybe
It
Prevents
Something?

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Ceasefire is over lads, lock n load! 😂

I did TRY to ask for a proper link - rather than an opinion
maybe a tad optimistic you think?????

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Yeah it's a bit of a grey area.🤔
I might go into my local halford's and try some on.
Thanks for your comments anyway

 

[keithmac]

I bought my son a Lazer Coyote MIPS helmet a few months back and was very happy with the quality, might treat myself to one too.

 

[dretbon]

Tried a MIPS helmet and it was not comfortable.