Giro SCAMP MIPS Kids’ Helmet

Great protection for little heads – the SCAMP MIPS by GIRO is a children’s helmet that reliably accompanies little cyclists on their discovery tour. The ROC LOC JUNIOR fitting system comes with a rubber-coated surface and ensures a comfortable hold as well as easy adjustments. In addition, the helmet is equipped with the proven MIPS impact protection, which can reduce the risk of serious head injuries in the event of a fall – for pure riding fun.

Details:
• Children’s helmet for riding (balance) bikes
• MIPS impact protection system reduces rotational forces
• Made with IN-MOLD technology, for a permanent connection of outer and inner shell
• Shock-absorbing EPS liner shell
• ROC-LOC JUNIOR for very easy adjustments and a tight fit
• Integrated visor thanks to intelligent design
• 8 vents for comfortable ventilation
• Anti-insect net in the front area of the vents
• Ratcheting buckle for a secure hold

Technical details:
• Weight: approx. 230 g
• EN1078

WHAT IS MIPS?
MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) is a slip-plane system within the helmet. It is designed to rotate inside the helmet and thus slow down or reduce the impact energy acting on the brain, which helps reduce head injuries caused by rotational impacts.
WHY IS MIPS IMPORTANT?
When a head rotates quickly and comes to a sudden stop, the rotational acceleration may cause the brain tissue to experience high levels of strain. This stretching of the tissue caused by these motions may result in various types of brain injury. MIPS is designed with the intent to address rotational acceleration from impact.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
MIPS uses a slip-plane system that moves inside the helmet, mimicking the brain’s own protection system. This layer is designed to rotate inside the helmet with the intent to potentially slow or reduce the amount of energy transferred to or from the head. Science tells us that if we can reduce the strains associated with rotational acceleration, we might reduce the risk and severity of brain injury.

IN-MOULD:
With the IN-MOLD construction, the robust polycarbonate outer shell is bonded to the impact-absorbing EPS inner shell in a single operation while it foams.
The liner is fused with the outer shell under high pressure and strong heat for a lasting connection. This makes the helmet even more resistant without adding weight. This production process also makes it possible to shape significantly better ventilation systems and vents. IN-MOLD helmets are therefore lighter than traditional helmets and have significantly better ventilation systems.

EPS:
All Giro helmets come with a liner shell made of EPS (expanded polystyrene). EPS is the most efficient material for absorbing shock and impact energies. EPS is extremely lightweight and maintains its properties in a wide temperature range.
The purpose of the inner EPS shell is to prevent or reduce a rider’s head injuries in the event of a fall. The shell absorbs the impact energy and is thereby itself compressed or even destroyed (comparable to an airbag in a car). This is why you should always replace a bike helmet with a new one after an impact.