Trauma Void Lynx MIPS Safety Riding Helmet Smooth
Overview
Combing a trendy design with the latest innovative brain protection technology, the Trauma Void EQ3 Lynx Riding Helmet stands apart from the rest! Boasting a modern design perfect for any rider. A removable Coolmax® liner wicks moisture to keep you comfortable and can be washed for a fresh feel every time. The multi-point harness provides a secure fit, while the vents across the top allow for airflow to keep you comfortable even during warm weather. Finished with a smooth outer shell that is easy to wipe down after a ride, this helmet is ideal for the casual as well as the competitive rider looking to protect their head with the latest safety technology.
Featuring the Multi-Directional Impact Protection System ("MIPS") that was developed in Europe and has been used in other sporting helmets for years, this helmet reduces rotational motion transferred to the brain by angled impact to the head. The helmet-integrated, low-friction layer creates a way for this motion to be absorbed and redirected, without adding any additional bulk or weight to the helmet.
The Lynx helmets are a round, deeper profile fit best suited for riders with round head shapes. A dial-fit system featured at the back of the helmet provides added adjustability for the perfect fit.
Key Features
- MIPS Technology
- Modern Deep Profile - Sits Lower on the Head
- Multiple Ventilation Points
- Removable and Washable Coolmax® Liner
- Smooth Outer Shell
- Multi-Point Harness
- Dial-Fit
- PU Leather Screen and Chinstraps
- ASTM/SEI Certified F1163.15
Product Details
MIPS Technology:
Where did MIPS come from?
Over the past two decades, a small group of passionate individuals based out of Sweden have made it their mission to find a way to further protect the brain from rotational force and strain when an impact occurs during a crash. This group grew MIPS, which is short for Multi-Directional Impact Protection System. MIPS can be found in a variety of different helmets, from motocross lids to equine riding helmets.
What exactly is MIPS?
The MIPS Brain Protection System is a helmet-integrated, low-friction layer designed to reduce rotational motion transferred to the brain from angled impacts to the head. This layer creates a way for the rotational force to be absorbed and redirected rather than transmitted to the brain during an impact. It’s held in place with flexible bands that clip the MIPS liner to the helmet’s foam in multiple anchor points. The system sounds simple, but in reality, this technology was developed and tested over countless hours in a lab.
How does it work?
MIPS works by installing a thin (0.5–0.7 mm), ventilated, custom cut low-friction layer inside the helmet liner. The layer is held in place by an assemblage of composite anchors that flex in all directions. These anchors hold the layer in place, around the head, but provide a small movement in response to angled impact. MIPS’ small movement (10-15 mm) relative to the helmet at the brief moment of an angled impact (3–10 milliseconds) allows the head to continue in the direction in which it was originally traveling. This means that some portion of the rotational forces and energies acting on the head at impact are redirected and spread out thanks to the large low-friction layer, rather than being transferred to the brain. Thanks to its thinness, lightness, and integration into the helmet’s existing ventilation, it’s rarely noticed by the wearer, even over extended periods of use.
Helmet Replacement Policy:
Trauma Void offers a replacement policy for your helmet for up to two years from the date it was purchased. In the event of a crash, the Helmet Crash Replacement Policy allows you to purchase a replacement helmet at 50% off your original purchase price. Please contact Riding Warehouse Customer Service at info@ridingwarehouse.com or at 1-800-620-9145 to begin the replacement process.
Sizing
| Size | Head Circumference |
|---|---|
| Small | 50-53cm |
| Medium | 54-58cm |
| Large | 59-61cm |
Helmet Fitting/Measuring:
To measure for the best fit, find the circumference of the head. To begin, use a flexible tape measure and place it 1-1/2 cm above the eyebrows, skimming the tops of the ears, take it around the back of the head to the fullest part. Using the rider’s measurement and the chart below, find the corresponding helmet for their size range. Please note that the rider’s hair should be as worn when using the helmet.
Previous Feedback
Comments: Wonderful product and great service! I originally bought a small and needed to return it for a medium (I was between the two sizes). I had questions, so I made a few phone calls to customer service, and the phone was answered quickly and my questions solved by nice and smart folks! I love how they include a return label in the package if needed. The medium fits me and is comfortable. I love the adjustable knob so I can wear my hair down or up. Quick shipping with tracking.
From: Cherie-Sandy, Utah, USA
Comments: Full disclosure - I did not buy this helmet from Riding Warehouse (My favorite equine shopping site), but I thought I would share this review. Fourth brand of helmet I have owned, and hands down the most comfortable. My beloved Troxel Sierra had to go after I fell with head impact. Tipperary helmets are too long and narrow and do not fit me. My current Ovation is lightweight and fairly comfortable, but the Lynx is amazing, though heavier than the Ovation. I forget that I am wearing it. Of course am very pleased to have increased protection, though hopefully will not have an opportunity to test that out.
From: Ditte
Comments: I bought a Trauma Void Lynx based on good reviews and MIPS technology. I was replacing another brand helmet that cracked after a bad fall. Having sustained a moderate concussion, the MIPS investment was a "no brainer." The sale price sealed the deal. The Lynx is very well made and extremely comfortable. It covers better than my last helmet but doesn't look bulky. Even my non-horsey husband thinks it looks sharp. The sizing is a bit off. I measure just within the Medium range but was glad that I ordered a large, which fit perfectly. Highly recommend!
From: Pamela - USA
Comments: Absolutely love this helmet. It is lightweight and cool and the dial fit makes it easy to get a custom fit each ride. I hope I never need to find out how great the MIPS technology is, but I like knowing it is there, just in case.
From: Jaimie - California, USA
Comments: I had used another helmet brand before and it gave me a headache after a while. The traumavoid helmet fits snug as it should and NO HEADACHE! I have been doing 2 hour rides and forget it's on. My head is round oval ish. And big. I have a big head. BUT the large would be too big and the medium with that lynx dial...perfect! I've ridden on hot days and my head is still comfortable. I can feel the helmet's outer shell is hot, but my head inside isn't. Yay! I'd recommend this helmet. It's really a good buy.
From: Ivonne - California, USA
Comments: I love this helmet! I have been waiting for a helmet with the MIPS technology. Unfortunately, my oval head did not fit into the EQ3 Trauma Void Mips helmets, so I waited for the Lynx and it works super well. It is very comfortable, keeps my head cool and has the latest safety features. My barn mate has the EQ and she is also very happy with hers.
From: Anonymous
Comments: I love this helmet. I noticed that the previous reviewer has a long oval head and likes the fit - well, I have a very round head and love the fit. I have a tough time finding helmets because my head is round. I think the dial fit on the Lynx makes a huge difference - the other helmet I have that fits well is a Uvex, which also has a dial. But for me the killer feature is the MIPS technology, which is widespread in other helmet sports but frustratingly only trickling slowly into equestrian helmets. I am glad the Lynx fits me well, because the only other available brand option right now is Charles Owen, and my head is so round I cannot wear those at all. The Lynx is heavier than my Uvex - noticeably so if I hold one in each hand - but I don't notice when I'm riding. I would prefer a little more ventilation, but I was kind of spoiled by my Uvex in that respect and I would consider the ventilation in the Lynx better than average for equestrian helmets in general.
From: Anonymous
Comments: My head isn't just oval-shaped, it's a long oval, and the dial-fit made the Lynx fit me as well as my dial-fit Ovation schooler. There is still a little play side-to-side when the helmet is snug front-to-back, but a long oval head is extremely hard to fit and this helmet fits as well as any I've tried and is secure on my head. People with oval head shapes should do nicely with the Lynx. This is a much nicer helmet than the Ovation schooler I'm used to (though of course, it's correspondingly more expensive). The Lynx has a leather harness and a nicer look to it, as well as more coverage at the occipital area, plus of course the MIPS. After a recent broken ankle from falling off my horse, I want to stay as safe as possible. I think I'm going to love this helmet! It has vents, a removable liner, and the harness doesn't annoy my skin. The only downside to this may be the additional weight since I'm used to the super-lightweight Ovation schoolers. However, this helmet should be safer, so that's a very worthwhile tradeoff. The brim on this one isn't quite even, one side came out of the box flexed a little bit more than the other, but for me, that's not worth an exchange. This helmet's a keeper.
From: Anonymous