Industry-Leading Safety and Elite Trail Performance

The POC Cularis Mips is a benchmark-setting trail helmet, famously achieving the highest safety score ever recorded by Virginia Tech’s independent testing lab at the time of its launch. Designed for aggressive trail and downcountry riding, the Cularis focuses on "Whole Helmet Concept" protection. It features Aramid bridges molded between the shell and the EPS liner, which significantly improve structural stability and provide superior penetration protection against sharp rocks and branches.

Unlike the Pure model, the standard Cularis utilizes the Mips Air Node system—the lightest and most integrated rotational impact protection available—which is built directly into the helmet’s padding to maximize ventilation. The helmet's airflow is fine-tuned using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to ensure cooling at both low climbing speeds and high-speed descents. Premium finishing touches include a Fidlock® magnetic buckle for effortless one-handed operation and an integrated RECCO® reflector to assist search and rescue teams in backcountry emergencies.

Key Features:

• 5-Star Virginia Tech Rating: Independently verified as one of the safest helmets on the market, excelling in both linear and rotational impact tests.
• Mips Air Node: The most advanced, lightweight Mips system that integrates rotational protection directly into the comfort padding for zero bulk.
• Aramid Bridge Reinforcements: Internal Aramid fibers enhance the helmet’s structural integrity and prevent penetration during high-energy crashes.
• Fidlock® Magnetic Buckle: Allows for quick, secure fastening and unfastening, even while wearing heavy mountain bike gloves.
• RECCO® Reflector: A passive search-and-rescue tool that makes the rider searchable to professional rescuers equipped with RECCO detectors.
• Adjustable Breakaway Peak: A three-position visor that snaps off during a crash to reduce neck forces and protect the eyes from sun and debris.
• CFD-Optimized Airflow: Extensive wind-tunnel modeling ensures the 15 vents provide continuous cooling during high-output efforts.
• Integrated Eye Garage: High-friction pads in the front vents securely hold sunglasses when they aren't needed for the climb.