POC release the Arcus – all mountain precision

Oscar Huss, Chief Product Officer at POC explains the development idea for the Arcus, “We started with a question: what would a skier and snowboarder who likes to charge in freeride terrain, taking big turns down a mountain, actually need? There are no gates in freeride and all-mountain skiing, but we still wanted to create the same race precision for those big Super-G type turns and combine it with the versatility to skin or boot pack back up. The Arcus is the embodiment of that way of skiing and snowboarding.”

HYBRID SHELL CONSTRUCTION

The Arcus combines a defined ABS lower shell with a finely sculpted polycarbonate in-mould crown, a construction that balances strength, low weight and impact performance. Detailed with lines inspired by freeride and includes a lower back-neck at the rear of the head for enhanced coverage. Ear pads click securely into place and can be detached for hikes or warmer conditions. At the same time, the strap system is anchored with CNC-machined screws and closed with a Fidlock HOOK 20 buckle, which provides high security and ease of use.

VENTILATION AND GOGGLE INTEGRATION

Ventilation is essential for all skiers and snowboarders. The Arcus has been engineered for long ascents and longer descents. Front, side, and rear vents combine with two large top vents, protected by foam, to keep air moving while filtering out snow and moisture. Airflow is controlled through central channels with a tactile magnetic three-step adjustment that can be operated with gloves on, and the internal channels are deeper than a conventional snow helmet liner, a principle taken from cycling helmets, letting air flow move quickly and evaporate hot air more efficiently. Goggle chimney vents move air and work perfectly with POC goggles to ensure that lenses stay clear, which is an essential component of safety and protection. A flexible clip at the rear keeps goggles securely attached.

POC’S DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

The foundation of any helmet is protection, which gives skiers and snowboarders the confidence to handle whatever the mountain decides to do that day or the terrain they choose to ride. And this protection is embodied in the Arcus and POC’s ‘Whole Helmet Concept’ where each component is designed to work seamlessly together, so the whole is always greater than its individual parts.

It’s the foundation of the Arcus, as explained by Oscar Huss, Chief Product Officer at POC – “Our objective with Arcus was to introduce a new level of detail, quality and precision to a helmet that would be used all over the mountain, taking inspiration from our race heritage, award-winning helmets and developed using our ‘Whole Helmet Concept’. Each feature is seamlessly integrated and designed to work together to create a product in which the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. The Arcus is very lightweight, extremely ventilated, highly adjustable, with premium levels of comfort and incredible levels of protection, and we are immensely proud of the overall package and what it will offer performance-minded skiers and snowboarders.”

PRODUCT DETAILS

HYBRID SHELL CONSTRUCTION
A defined ABS lower shell with a finely sculpted PC in-mould crown, combining durability with lightness.

EPS
Lightweight EPS liner.

CYCLING HELMET-INSPIRED VENTILATION
Deeper air channels evaporate hot air more efficiently than a conventional snow helmet liner.

ADJUSTABLE VENTILATION
A central channel with magnetic three-step adjustment, operable with gloves on.

BOA® FIT SYSTEM
Precise, flexible, evenly distributed adjustment. Reduces pressure points and is highly secure.

FIDLOCK HOOK 20
Highly secure and easy to use.

MIPS® AIR NODE
The lightest, most advanced rotational impact protection system.

GOGGLE CHIMNEYS
Heat from goggles escapes through the helmet, minimising steaming.

INTEGRATED GOGGLE CLIP
A flexible clip at the rear keeps goggles securely attached.

DETACHABLE EAR PADS
Comfort across a wider range of temperatures.

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
EN 1077 and ASTM 2040.