What is MIPS®? How does it work? What is different about a MIPS® helmet. There are so many questions about MIPS® technology - it's new to equestrian helmets and while there are a few options on the market it's still in its infancy. MIPS is a form of slip plane technology, meaning that a MIPS® helmet is constructed from two layers that rotate against each other, mimicking the rotation of the brain’s own cerebrospinal fluid, which is the body’s natural defence against oblique impacts. The MIPS slip plane allows movement of the helmet by 10 - 15mm, which which reduces the risk for rotational motion otherwise transmitted to the brain. This rotational motion is what can cause concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
