Charles Owen – Kylo Helmet MIPS – Black Matte/ Black Gloss

The Kylo exudes quality, style and comfort with an easy-to-fit precision dial-fit system. Complete with a removable washable headband.

Certified to three international safety standards.

Mips technology in Charles Owen riding helmets

Mips riding helmet

As the leader in equestrian safety helmet technology, Charles Owen is nearing the pinnacle of total protection for the rider and innovative ways of adding protection have become necessary.

Charles Owen has embraced Mips technology as a way to ‘top up’ the safety of some of their already triple-tested, triple-certified riding helmets.

The adoption of Mips provides further protection to reduce brain shear in riding accidents involving falls at speed.

What is Mips helmet technology?

Mips logo

Mips stands for Multi-Directional Impact Protection System.

The Mips system was invented in 1996 in Sweden by Hans von Holst, a neurosurgeon and Peter Halldin, a researcher from the Royal Institute of Technology.

The Mips safety system is an additional low friction liner that is incorporated inside the riding helmet.

How does the Mips safety system work?

Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions and more severe brain injury in oblique hits to the head. The Mips safety system consists of a low friction layer mounted inside the helmet.

In the event of a horse riding fall, the low friction layer is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. This is intended to help reduce the risk of brain injury.

Mips explanation video

 

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Features:

  • Dial-adjustable precision fit
  • Lightweight
  • Flexible peak
  • Extensive ventilation to maximise cooling
  • Fully adjustable, leather-look harness
  • Quick-release harness buckle
  • Machine washable wicking fabric removable headband
  • Available in both standard and wide peak in all sizes
  • FSC sustainably sourced and recycled packaging

Sizes:

  • Small: 52-55cm
  • Medium: 55-58cm
  • Large: 58-61cm

Shells are universal and will fit both round and oval-shaped heads.

How to measure your head.

 

How to fit:

  1. Place the helmet on the head and hold roughly 1cm above the eyebrow, at its loosest setting.
  2. Whilst holding the peak in place, begin to slowly tighten the dial fixing at the back of the helmet until secure. Please tighten your dial-fit carefully. Over-tightening of the dial-fit mechanism when the helmet is being worn may cause the dial to lock. If this occurs, simply remove the helmet and release the dial.
  3. Check the fit by gently pulling down on the peak or front of the helmet. The skin above the eyebrows should move with the motion of the helmet if it fits correctly. Independent movement from the helmet is an indication the helmet is too big or the dial is not fastened tight enough.
  4. Due to the dial-fit securing the helmet at the base of the skull (occipital ridge), consistent contact around the perimeter of the helmet is not necessary.
  5. The chin strap should fit just under the chin and gently touch the bottom of the ear lobe, avoiding the throat.
  6. One finger’s width should be between the chin and the chin strap. The gap between the chin and the chin strap indicates how far the helmet could move in an accident. When doing the chin strap up, place your finger between the strap and your chin to ensure you don’t pinch.
  7. Before removing the helmet, you should undo the dial. This helps prevent unnecessary stress on the dial fixing and ensures you are securing it correctly with every wear.

dial fit riding helmet

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
COLOURS Black gloss, Black matte, Navy gloss, Navy matte
STANDARDS ASTM F1163-15, PAS015:2011, VG1 01-040 2014-12
WIDE PEAK No
MIPS Optional
SIZES (CM) Small (52-55), Medium (55-58), Large (58-61)

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