POCito Light Freeride Ski Helmet for Kids
This helmet is the kids version of the POC Light Freeride Helemt and uses the same groundbreaking "semi-hardshell" technology as the competition oriented
POCito Skull Racing Helmet for Kids. And like the Skull racing helmets , the POCito Light includes the penetration-proof front vents. However, with removable ear and neck pieces, the POCito Light has been designed to be lighter and have more options for different weather conditions, making it ideal for freeride skiers or anybody else who desires ski or snowboard head protection right through to the warmest spring days on the slopes.
The POCito Light Helmet offers you:
- Adjustable sizing, to allow the helmet to grow with the child
- Exterior lightweight hardshell protection
- Partial ballistic Aramid penetration layer between the exterior hardshell and the EPP foam core
- One-inch thick inner spherical EPP foam core
- Removable LD padded foam and mesh lining for comfort, sweat absorption, and perfect fit.
- Two penetration-proof front vents for airflow cooling
- Removable, wrap-around, Velcro and snap-release ear cup and neck padding – wear it on cold days, remove it for the warm ones
- Fully adjustable quick-release chin strap
POCito Light Helmet--Why "Semi-hardshell"?
A traditional hardshell helmet is designed to protect you from objects that might otherwise, upon impact, puncture or crack your skull. However, traditional hardshell helmets tend to be heavy and do not always do the best job at protecting what’s inside that skull of yours, your very intelligent gray matter that we’re sure you’d like to keep healthy and robust for a long time to come.
Enter ‘in-mold’ helmet technology, which employs a thinner hardshell as its outer shield. An in-mold helmet is very lightweight and acts exactly like a traditional hardshell helmet up to a point. Once this point is reached (when the force of impact becomes too great), the in-mold helmet’s thinner hardshell exterior is purposely designed to break. Then the more absorbing, inner core of expanded polystrene foam (EPP) takes over to disperse the remaining force over the entire spherical structure of EPP that covers your head. This absorption and spread of force reduces cerebral contusion, internal bleeding, and whiplash, all things that can cause brain damage.
POC has effectively married heavier, puncture-resistant hardshell motorcycle helmet technology with lighter weight in-mold bicycle helmet technology. POC accomplishes this feat by incorporating between the thinner hardshell and the in-mold EPP cushion a military-grade Aramid ballistic penetration barrier (APB). The result is a ski and snowboard helmet that is incredibly lightweight, durable, and protective.
POC of Sweden – Gorgeous Design, Superior Protection
We can’t think of enough superlatives to describe the new line of ski and snowboard helmets from POC of Sweden. POC combines sophisticated engineering with spare Scandinavian styling to produce what are arguably some of the most good-looking, high-tech helmets on the planet. The company has won numerous international design awards. In terms of safety, one award in particular stands out. Volvo, possibly the most safety-conscious company in the world, awarded POC its Grand Prize in the category of Active Safety as part of their prestigious annual Volvo ISPO Sports Design Award competition.
POCito Skull Light Helmet for Kids--Perfect for cold or warm days on the mountain
The POCito Light is protective, cushioning, ventilated, and extremely lightweight. With its removable ear cups and neck padding, the POCito Light is a perfect choice for ski and snowboard head protection no matter what the temperature.
