POC Obex Series: All-Day, All-Mountain Ski & Snowboard Helmets
POC Obex series: All-day, all-mountain ski and snowboard helmets
The POC Obex series is a versatile all-mountain ski and snowboard helmet series, engineered for adaptability. Each model shares common features in terms of the core protective shape and structure, although each variant is tailored to better meet the needs of specific usage environments.
A single day on the mountain can present a huge range of conditions and demands. The temperature, weather, terrain and your own exertion levels can all change drastically throughout the day. The core premise of the Obex series was to create a helmet that can be with you all day, in all conditions, wherever you are on the mountain. This guide explores the core principles behind every model in the Obex series, the helmet platform built to provide a reliable solution for the varied realities of all-mountain skiing and snowboarding.
The demands of all-mountain skiing
All-mountain requires equipment that can handle changing speeds, terrain and weather without becoming a distraction. It must offer the flexibility and comfort for long periods of wear, be lightweight for carrying upwards, and provide coverage, insulation and adjustability for protecting every line you choose.
A helmet that is too hot, too heavy, or uncomfortable is one that may be adjusted improperly or removed entirely, compromising its protective function. The Obex series aims to meet all these varied needs, keeping you protected all day.
Fit and protection
Regardless of specialised features, a helmet’s primary duty is to manage impact energy. To do this well, it must fit correctly: an improper fit compromises safety, regardless of the technology built into the shell. All helmets in the Obex series offer a size adjustment system to provide a secure fit around your head, both for your comfort and to ensure it stays securely in place during an impact. Getting fit right is essential for your safety: our guide to snow helmet fit and sizing provides more guidance.
For protection, the core of every Obex helmet is an EPS liner, the expanded polystyrene foam that deforms and crushes to absorb impact forces. This is paired with a durable outer shell constructed using different materials across the lineup. Most models in the series also feature Mips, a low-friction layer designed to allow the helmet to rotate slightly relative to the head during an angled impact. This movement helps to redirect rotational forces that can contribute to certain brain injuries.
The Obex helmet series
The Obex is engineered for adaptability. From its origins as a lightweight, well-ventilated helmet, the series has been further developed to meet distinct user needs for different situations on the mountain.
The all-day standard: Obex Mips
The Obex Mips is the versatile centre of the series. It uses a hybrid shell construction, combining a tough ABS top section for durability with a lighter in-mould PC section around the sides and back. This optimises weight, giving extra strength and durability where it is needed.
All over the mountain: Obex Contour
Designed for all the contours of the slopes, the Obex Contour brings versatility for a range of different mountain environments, albeit closer to a lift network. The helmet utilises a traditional in-mould construction and a single-material PC outer shell to keep weight low, and features fixed ventilation at the front and rear.
Everyday ease: Obex Pure
The helmet where protection stands in focus: the Obex Pure is lightweight and adaptable enough to be ideal for a wide variety of riding conditions. The helmet is made to be easy to use and provide all-day comfort that matches the needs of a day close to the resort lift network.
Backcountry security: Obex BC Mips
Venturing further into the backcountry introduces different risks to safety and security. The Obex BC Mips is adapted for backcountry security. It features aramid panels for enhanced structural stability and penetration protection. It also integrates two other safety technologies. A RECCO® Avalanche Rescue Reflector makes you searchable to rescue teams with detectors, while a Twiceme® NFC Medical ID allows first responders to access vital medical information from your helmet with a smartphone. You can learn more about how these systems function in our guide to avalanche safety technology.
Integrated communication: Obex Connect
Coordinating with the others in your group can be difficult on a noisy and windy mountain. The Obex Connect integrates a high-quality communication headset from Harman Kardon directly into the ear pads. Utilising Mesh technology, the system allows for clear conversation with your group, making it easier to navigate and warn of hazards so everyone stays updated.
Integrated eye protection: Obex Visor
The integrated visor of the Obex Visor ski helmet makes the helmet exceptionally easy to use. The large visor keeps your eyes protected and gives an exceptional field of view in all directions. It also fits well over many styles of glasses.
Inclusive fit: Wide Fit models
Head shapes vary significantly, and a standard fit does not work for everyone. The wide fit models feature a modified internal shape to better suit riders with broader or rounder head forms.
Made for children: POCito Obex
The POCito Obex Mips and POCito Obex Visor bring adult-level safety technology to children's helmets. These models are light enough for children to feel comfortable all day long. Bright, fluorescent colours and reflective details make it easier for others to see your child, too, helping to potentially avoid collisions on the slopes.
A well-chosen helmet should feel like a natural part of your equipment, providing quiet confidence that lets you focus purely on finding the perfect lines. The Obex series was developed to provide unobtrusive, adaptable protection. By understanding the specific demands of your skiing or snowboarding, you can select the model that provides the precise features you need, enhancing every experience on the mountain.
The Obex series is designed to handle the varied demands of all-mountain riding, including changing speeds, terrain, and weather, by balancing ventilation, protection, and comfort
All helmets in the Obex series feature an internal adjustment system that provides a secure and comfortable fit, ensuring the helmet stays in place during use and impacts.
All Obex helmets have an EPS liner to absorb impact energy. Many models also include Mips, a technology that helps reduce rotational forces during angled impacts.