Great Video! Two cents from my side: MIPS is primarily aimed to avoid damage on a linear axis and spin reduces the rotational impact by turning the helmet instead of moving the whole head along with it. Reference: GCN and some wikipedia Cheers!
I really struggle to get strap around my ears in a good configuration. It's a lot of back and forth to get the thing right. The nice thing is once it's set it really doesn't need to be adjusted. There is a lot of friction in that kind of system so the strap doesn't change position easily.
Strap adjustment is limited with fixed sides. I end up with the chin buckled to one side of my chin. Can't understand why POC would do this...keeping the helmet, but it isn't perfect.
Agree. I received mine yesterday and the L size is perfect for my melon, but the buckle is not under my chin but a little bit on one side. Anyway I like this helmet, it looks cool and very well built. Paid €103 on Amazon (Italy)
Going to purchase this one, but got some doubts on sizing: My head circumference is 56 cm. S is 50-56 cm, M is 54-59 cm. Which one should i opt for in your opinion?🤔
I have Met Manta, Bontrager Velocis, and i've just bought this Poc helmet. Curious to know how it feels. Hopefully I never use it for its main purpose.
Bought POC omne air spin great looking helmet but the straps are not adjustable it covers my ear lobes and i can not get them under my ears I have contacted POC and they have informed me the indeed the straps are not adjustable
I got the helmet today, it fits my head perfectly, but I notice the strap quality is not as good as my previous MET Strale helmet. MET's strap is more thick and smooth. Another big problem/ design flaw is the "Y strap", you can adjust it left or right, but you can't move it lower or upper. It's a good looking helmet, unfortunately, i have to return it because it doesn't fit my ear.
Correct. I got the helmet and it would've been a keeper if not for this SERIOUS design flaw. It's worthless without being able to move the straps up or down around the ears. Not one mention of this in the video. I've got to send it back now since I can't have the straps on top of my ears.
Same here, issues with the strap it is very uncomfortable. I bought correct size for my head which is S but the only way to solve strap issues is to get the bigger size M which I don't like it as my head looks bigger. Has anyone fixed this issue?
I got my helm! It fits beautifully , straps just under the ear really snug perfect fit - woohoo I also got this at £60 with super discount and voucher (happy)
Great Video! Just a quick question, which do you prefer or recommend between the POC and Circuit helmet have there? Primarily Urban riding with some light trail riding. Style and comfort would be my priorities, not a fan of bulbous looking helmets.
Thanks for the question! That's a tough call between those two helmets since I think they're both pretty decent! At the end of the day I find, personally, the POC to sit just a bit better on my head. It's definitely my go-to between them. Style wise I think they're both really sharp! I think if I were buying the Circuit again I wouldn't buy in black; it's just a wee bit boring to me.
Just purchased this helmet and tried it on. I noticed that there are two buttons that connect the inner liner/retention system to the shell in the front. If I was to hit my head from behind, these buttons come undone and make the shell feel very loose. Anybody else experience this issue, or know why it's designed like that? Feels like it could be dangerous in an actual crash...
Fingers crossed and hope it will fit me nicely. Just ordered via Rei today for a freaking great discount. With tax $81 🤣hahaha. Though only the Anitmony Blue is on sale.
Hi! I got the medium in the POC and fits me great. That MET Strale is actually a large and it does have a fair amount of room. I had the MET Rivale in a medium for a few years, which fit ok (maybe not as deep as the Omne Air is) but it was pretty maxed out in size. I've tried on a few different MET helmets and I feel like I fall between their M and L sizes.
Mike Naus Thanks for replying, I’m also wearing a large for the Strale, but I crashed & cracked it last week :( I also read a few online reviews saying that this POC helmet is a bit bigger than it stated, that’s why I’m not sure which size to pick.
Nice video! But before I order one, I just need to clarify poc's sizing. I have a relatively small noggin (56cm head circumference) and usually go with small sized lazer helmets. Do you think a small omne air will fit me just fine?
Hi! Best bet is always to try one on. Personally I found the medium to fit well to slightly oversize (as in a bit deeper than say my Bontrager Circuit), but the helmet shape is also something you should consider. Good luck!
Just got this in the mail and the straps smash over my ear lobes.. Ik a size small helmet and actually have fairly small ears that dont sit low.. there is no way to adjust it to not smash on top of my ear.. sucks cause this is the best looking helmet I've seen
Hi! Yes I would agree it's a great looking helmet, and while I didn't run into your specific issues with the straps I do find I wish there was a better way to adjust them. For what it's worth though I used this helmet basically exclusively all year and really like it overall.
I just got this helmet and the strap length is too long. The strap is meeting at my jawline instead of right under the ear like yours is doing. I returned it to try another one to see if the one I got was defective or if it’s just the way the helmet was made. I tried on the poc ventral at a LBS and the strap length was perfect. Weird...
Seems to be fairly fixed on length, a bit of adjustability front-to-rear of helmet, and then of course under chin. Probably biggest complaint with the helmet!
I had bought a different helmet on Amazon at the beginning of this summer for my big headed daughter to wear while bicycling and scootering. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx0ipcYkXV-2YCp_cBN3HLfzR_OoD0HQYx Well it was WAY too big and not adjustable at all. Previously we had really expensive but adjustable helmets from the local bike store and I didn't really want to pay $50 again for another helmet. I searched and was fairly sure from the reviews that this helmet was what I was looking for- and it was! The pads inside are comfortable, the rim in front provides a bit of shade, but most of all for me there is the dial adjuster in the back which allows for a really secure fit on my daughters head. It seems like it will fit for a few years too which makes me even happier! She loves the pattern and I might end up buying another one for her twin sister (who has a much smaller head!)I definitely recommend this helmet. My daughter is 5 but has a big head. Her twin sister could fit in this one as well but it's a bit big.
The helmets of this cute-looking brand are very fragile, since their material comes from recycled materials, for example, plastic, their aerodynamics are good, but their strength after the first hit drops considerably. These falls have a defect in the 100 of the head, they are very tight, THEY ARE MADE IN CHINA, so if quality is not completely safe.
Great Video!
Two cents from my side:
MIPS is primarily aimed to avoid damage on a linear axis and spin reduces the rotational impact by turning the helmet instead of moving the whole head along with it.
Reference: GCN and some wikipedia
Cheers!
I really struggle to get strap around my ears in a good configuration. It's a lot of back and forth to get the thing right. The nice thing is once it's set it really doesn't need to be adjusted. There is a lot of friction in that kind of system so the strap doesn't change position easily.
Strap adjustment is limited with fixed sides. I end up with the chin buckled to one side of my chin. Can't understand why POC would do this...keeping the helmet, but it isn't perfect.
Agreed. Although it was a very comfortable helmet... the straps weren't very adjustable and sometimes irked me.
Agree. I received mine yesterday and the L size is perfect for my melon, but the buckle is not under my chin but a little bit on one side.
Anyway I like this helmet, it looks cool and very well built.
Paid €103 on Amazon (Italy)
Going to purchase this one, but got some doubts on sizing:
My head circumference is 56 cm. S is 50-56 cm, M is 54-59 cm.
Which one should i opt for in your opinion?🤔
Best bet is always to try on before buying!
I have Met Manta, Bontrager Velocis, and i've just bought this Poc helmet. Curious to know how it feels. Hopefully I never use it for its main purpose.
5:35 It doesn't fit my ears FWIW and there is no way to adjust it to be lower, returning
Currently $79.99 at the bike closet. All sizes and colors (not an advertisement).
I've seen it on sale here in Canada, I wonder if they're updating it soon!
Mike, could you tell pls how big is your head in cm ? Thx:)
I just got this the other day and it’s driving me crazy that i can’t make the space for my ears larger. Is there something I’m missing?
I don't think there's any way to make the space larger. Did you try a size bigger?
This has been a known issue for a while with this helmet unfortunately
Bought POC omne air spin great looking helmet but the straps are not adjustable it covers my ear lobes and i can not get them under my ears
I have contacted POC and they have informed me the indeed the straps are not adjustable
I basically lucked out with my head shape, as yes they have very basic adjustment. Comfy helmet otherwise!
I got the helmet today, it fits my head perfectly, but I notice the strap quality is not as good as my previous MET Strale helmet. MET's strap is more thick and smooth. Another big problem/ design flaw is the "Y strap", you can adjust it left or right, but you can't move it lower or upper. It's a good looking helmet, unfortunately, i have to return it because it doesn't fit my ear.
Correct. I got the helmet and it would've been a keeper if not for this SERIOUS design flaw. It's worthless without being able to move the straps up or down around the ears. Not one mention of this in the video. I've got to send it back now since I can't have the straps on top of my ears.
Same here, issues with the strap it is very uncomfortable. I bought correct size for my head which is S but the only way to solve strap issues is to get the bigger size M which I don't like it as my head looks bigger. Has anyone fixed this issue?
I got my helm! It fits beautifully , straps just under the ear really snug perfect fit - woohoo I also got this at £60 with super discount and voucher (happy)
Nice! Enjoy the helmet!
You're a lucky one. Without strap adjustment, I wasn't so lucky and the straps are on top of my ears. Must return it.
between this and falconer aero , hard to decide -____-a
Been considering one of these for a couple years now. Was hoping that price would have dropped by now.
Still pretty pricey, but a nice helmet!
Great Video!
Just a quick question, which do you prefer or recommend between the POC and Circuit helmet have there?
Primarily Urban riding with some light trail riding. Style and comfort would be my priorities, not a fan of bulbous looking helmets.
Thanks for the question!
That's a tough call between those two helmets since I think they're both pretty decent! At the end of the day I find, personally, the POC to sit just a bit better on my head. It's definitely my go-to between them.
Style wise I think they're both really sharp! I think if I were buying the Circuit again I wouldn't buy in black; it's just a wee bit boring to me.
Mike Naus Thanks for your input Mike!
Think I will go for the POC, as it's £10 cheaper than the circuit
Do you guys use this for road cycling too?
Love this helmet!
Just purchased this helmet and tried it on. I noticed that there are two buttons that connect the inner liner/retention system to the shell in the front. If I was to hit my head from behind, these buttons come undone and make the shell feel very loose.
Anybody else experience this issue, or know why it's designed like that? Feels like it could be dangerous in an actual crash...
iam about to receive my helm- i ordered small - ial tell you how that goes reguarding the straps haha
Fingers crossed and hope it will fit me nicely. Just ordered via Rei today for a freaking great discount. With tax $81 🤣hahaha. Though only the Anitmony Blue is on sale.
I have the matte black version
Love it
Awesome! Yeah it's a great helmet!
Hi Mike, I had the exact same MET helmet that you showed in the video, what size is your MET helmet and what size did you get for the POC?
Hi! I got the medium in the POC and fits me great. That MET Strale is actually a large and it does have a fair amount of room. I had the MET Rivale in a medium for a few years, which fit ok (maybe not as deep as the Omne Air is) but it was pretty maxed out in size. I've tried on a few different MET helmets and I feel like I fall between their M and L sizes.
Mike Naus Thanks for replying, I’m also wearing a large for the Strale, but I crashed & cracked it last week :( I also read a few online reviews saying that this POC helmet is a bit bigger than it stated, that’s why I’m not sure which size to pick.
Nice video! But before I order one, I just need to clarify poc's sizing. I have a relatively small noggin (56cm head circumference) and usually go with small sized lazer helmets. Do you think a small omne air will fit me just fine?
Hi! Best bet is always to try one on. Personally I found the medium to fit well to slightly oversize (as in a bit deeper than say my Bontrager Circuit), but the helmet shape is also something you should consider. Good luck!
Regie me too - what did you go for in the end?
Did you get small?
Just got this in the mail and the straps smash over my ear lobes.. Ik a size small helmet and actually have fairly small ears that dont sit low.. there is no way to adjust it to not smash on top of my ear.. sucks cause this is the best looking helmet I've seen
Hi! Yes I would agree it's a great looking helmet, and while I didn't run into your specific issues with the straps I do find I wish there was a better way to adjust them. For what it's worth though I used this helmet basically exclusively all year and really like it overall.
Whats the difference between the Ventral Air Spin vs the Ventral Spin?
I'm not a POC expert but it seems the Air is designed to be lighter and offer more airflow?
@@mikenaus How come the Virtual Spin cost more??
I just got this helmet and the strap length is too long. The strap is meeting at my jawline instead of right under the ear like yours is doing.
I returned it to try another one to see if the one I got was defective or if it’s just the way the helmet was made.
I tried on the poc ventral at a LBS and the strap length was perfect. Weird...
That is so weird! I'm not terribly familiar with all the poc helmets, does the ventral offer more adjustability or same style strap?
I just got mine 2 days ago. I’m having problem with ear strap. How do you adjust or lengthen the earstrap
Seems to be fairly fixed on length, a bit of adjustability front-to-rear of helmet, and then of course under chin. Probably biggest complaint with the helmet!
@@mikenaus thanks, really nice helmet unfortunately I need to send it back
I had bought a different helmet on Amazon at the beginning of this summer for my big headed daughter to wear while bicycling and scootering. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx0ipcYkXV-2YCp_cBN3HLfzR_OoD0HQYx Well it was WAY too big and not adjustable at all. Previously we had really expensive but adjustable helmets from the local bike store and I didn't really want to pay $50 again for another helmet. I searched and was fairly sure from the reviews that this helmet was what I was looking for- and it was! The pads inside are comfortable, the rim in front provides a bit of shade, but most of all for me there is the dial adjuster in the back which allows for a really secure fit on my daughters head. It seems like it will fit for a few years too which makes me even happier! She loves the pattern and I might end up buying another one for her twin sister (who has a much smaller head!)I definitely recommend this helmet. My daughter is 5 but has a big head. Her twin sister could fit in this one as well but it's a bit big.
POC style and model is like a mushroom on the head
do you have any issues with the sunglasses always falling when you put it on the vents? My oakleys always slides off.
Yes! I found putting them on the helmet upside down helps... But not perfect.
I wonder if the poc helmet will fit my egg shaped head
I personally find it to fit a bit deeper than others, but the only way to know for sure is to try one on!
@@mikenaus helmet looks good,hopefully I can find a supplier here in Texas
@@reyes2581 Amazon my friend! You’ll have 30 days to return it if it doesn’t fit or you need a different size.
@@_Planeview_ thanks!
How is the ventilation? Cool enough?
Personally I don't have an issue with it, especially now that summer is in full swing. Hope this helps!
@@mikenaus no Ventilation on the sides
The helmets of this cute-looking brand are very fragile, since their material comes from recycled materials, for example, plastic, their aerodynamics are good, but their strength after the first hit drops considerably. These falls have a defect in the 100 of the head, they are very tight, THEY ARE MADE IN CHINA, so if quality is not completely safe.
Man, do you get paid to say that or something?