Giro Switchblade Helmet
The all new Giro Switchblade has been totally re-imagined. It’s been around a long time but their newest version looks super refined and stylish with or without the removable chin bar. Want!
Today at Crankworx Whistler, Giro Sport Design officially released the long-anticipated Switchblade MIPS helmet. Equipped with the Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS), the Switchblade MIPS is triple-certified to CPSC, EN-1078, and ASTM-1952 Downhill safety standards – both with and without its chin bar, which is quickly and easily removable and replaceable without tools. Beyond increased protection and ease of use, the Switchblade MIPS delivers unrivaled comfort and versatility with the new Roc Loc Air DH adjustable fit system, hydrophilic X-Static anti- microbial padding, 20 vents with internal channeling, and two visors (one adjustable P.O.V. PlusTM and one with integrated camera mount). The full-cut, over-the-ears style gives this helmet an aggressive look even when the chin bar is removed. The Switchblade MIPS is available immediately worldwide in 3 sizes and 6 colorways at authorized Giro retailers for $250 / £TBD/ €299.
“In 1998, Giro created the first mainstream removable chin bar helmet, it was called Switchblade,” said Dain Zaffke, Giro Marketing Director. “In the years that followed, we’ve seen many options come and go, all based around the same premise of taking a cross country helmet and adding a chin bar. This new Switchblade MIPS bucks that trend completely. Instead of a adding a chin bar to an XC helmet, we’ve done the opposite: everything about this helmet is built for the descent. We’ve essentially created the ultimate full-face downhill helmet and then made the chin bar easily removable.”
“From early on, we worked with top professional riders Richie Rude and Cody Kelley (Yeti / Fox Shox Factory Race Team) to get the details just right. But more than just racers on the Enduro World Series will embrace this helmet – its myriad features will appeal to aggressive trail riders, freeriders and even dirt jumpers who will be drawn to the full-cut style.”
Giro Switchblade Features
ASTM-1952 Downhill, EN-1078 Certified
Removable Chinbar
Wind Tunnel Cheek Pad Ventilation
20 Vents with Internal Channeling
Roc Loc Air DH Fit System
MIPS Technology
Hydrophilic, X-Static Anti-Microbial Padding
POV Plus Visor
975g (size medium)
MSRP: $250 (USD)
Visit www.giro.com for more details.
