Charles Owen Kylo riding helmet with MIPS

The Charles Owen Kylo riding helmet with MIPS means you no longer have to choose between safety and quality! Available in matt and gloss finishes, in both navy and black, and with either a wide or standard peak.

Thanks to its special internal lining, it can be perfectly adjusted, making it suitable for both round and oval head shapes.

The Kylo exudes quality, style, and comfort with an easy-to-fit precision dial-fit system. Complete with a removable, washable headband.

The Charles Owen Kylo riding helmet with MIPS is certified to three international safety standards. Optional Mips technology is available to protect you with the very best helmet safety.

Available in navy and black, with a high-quality matt or gloss finish. To fully appreciate the Kylo's striking look, please watch the launch video below.

Features:

• Precision fit with dial adjustment
• Lightweight
• Flexible peak
• Extensive ventilation for maximum cooling
• Fully adjustable leather-look harness
• Quick-release buckle for harness
• Machine washable, moisture-wicking material, removable headband
• Mips protection
• Available with both standard and wide peak in all sizes
• FSC sustainably produced and recycled packaging

How to fit:

1. Place the helmet on your head, holding it about 1 cm above the eyebrow, at its loosest setting.
2. While holding the peak in place, slowly begin to tighten the dial-fit at the back of the helmet until it is secure. Gently tighten your dial. Overtightening the dial mechanism when the helmet is worn can cause the dial to seize. If this occurs, simply remove the helmet and release the dial.
3. Check the fit by gently pulling the peak or front of the helmet. The skin above the eyebrows should move with the helmet's movement if it fits correctly. Independent movement of the helmet indicates that the helmet is too large or the dial has not been tightened sufficiently.
4. Because the helmet is secured with a dial mechanism at the base of the skull (occipital ridge), consistent contact around the entire circumference of the helmet is not required.
5. The chin strap should sit just below the chin and gently touch the bottom of the earlobe, avoiding the throat.
6. One finger's width should fit between the chin and the chin strap. The space between the chin and chin strap indicates how far the helmet can move in an accident. When doing up the chin strap, place your finger between the strap and your chin to ensure you don't get pinched.
7. Before removing the helmet, loosen the dial. This helps prevent unnecessary strain on the dial attachment and ensures you secure it correctly each time you wear it.

Charles Owen Kylo Riding Helmet with MIPS

Some additional explanation about the MIPS system and why the Charles Owen Kylo riding helmet with MIPS is a good choice.

As a leader in equestrian safety helmet technology, Charles Owen is approaching the pinnacle of total rider protection. Innovative ways to add protection have therefore become necessary.

Charles Owen has embraced Mips technology to enhance the safety of several of their already triple-tested and certified riding helmets.

The introduction of Mips offers further protection to reduce brain injury in high-speed accidents while riding.

What is Mips helmet technology?

Mips stands for Multi-Directional Impact Protection System.

The Mips system was invented in Sweden in 1996 by Hans von Holst, a neurosurgeon, and Peter Halldin, a researcher at the Royal Institute of Technology.

The Mips safety system is an additional low-friction liner incorporated into the riding helmet.

How does the Mips safety system work?

Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions and more serious brain injuries from oblique impacts to the head. The Mips safety system consists of a low-friction layer mounted inside the helmet.

In the event of a fall while horse riding, the low-friction layer is designed to move slightly within the helmet to redirect forces away from the head. This is intended to reduce the risk of brain injury.

Also see this video about the MIPS system.

Charles Owen Kylo riding helmet with MIPS