The Charles Owen MS1 Pro Skull Riding Hat is a groundbreaking design and is the first of its kind to incorporate MIPS technology. No other skull has incorporated the MIPS technology before, so with the three certifications to three international equestrian standards, riders can feel truly protected as they ride the gallops or simply hack out.
MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) was founded in 1996 by a neurosurgeon and a researcher from the Royal Institute of Technology, both located in Stockholm, Sweden. MIPS is designed to add protection against rotational motion (or kinematics) transmitted to the brain from angled impacts to the head. Rotational motion is a combination of rotational energy (angular velocity) and rotational forces from angular acceleration that both affect the brain and increase the risk for minor and severe brain injuries.
MIPS’ added protection system has been proven to reduce rotational motion when implemented in a helmet by redirecting energies and forces otherwise transmitted to the brain.
The ABS outershell of the MS1 PRo Skull offers a deep fit made secure with the unique padded harness. Ten ventilation slots and a removable headband add to the functionality of this new skull.
Safety Standards: SEI certification to ASTM F1163-15, Kitemarks to VG1 01-040 2014-12 and PAS015:2011, and a CE mark to VG1 01-040 2014-12.
Please ensure you are purchasing a hat with the correct safety standards for the disciplines/riding bodies that you are intending to use the hat for.