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Equestrian technology is rapidly developing year by year and unless you’re constantly staring at a screen it’s extremely hard to keep up with the latest. MIPS riding hats have received a lot of praise in recent years, one took the top prize and another was highly commended in the safety category at BETA International Awards. MIPS technology is extremely important in the safety of future riding, hopefully this blog will give you a good understanding of why!
So what is MIPS helmet technology?
MIPS stands for ‘Multi-Directional Impact Protection System’, which basically means an additional brain protection system. It was invented in 1996 by Hans von Holst and Peter Halldin in Sweden, so it has been around for quite some time! MIPS protects against rotational motion, which is a combination of rotational energy and angular acceleration. Essentially to prevent your head rotating from angled impacts, which is how most riders fall.
How does MIPS work?
MIPS is an additional liner, added to the inside of the riding helmet. If you were to hit your head at an angle, this low friction layer can slide, enabling your head to move 10-15mm in all directions. Meaning the head doesn’t have to withstand sudden impacts as much, helping to reduce minor and severe brain injuries.
In summary finding the right hat for you can be tough, especially with so many different ones on the market now. Pop into store for a free hat fitting, we'll answer any questions you may have and help you to find a hat that fits. Help us by spreading the word, MIPS, get the yard talking about it! Here’s hoping you’ve learnt a bit more about MIPS and what makes it so special. Will your next hat have MIPS in?
For us at Griggs Equestrian our aim is to provide you with all the tack and clothing you could ever wish for, as well as advice and information to help you get the most out of your horse riding. To stay up to date with our horse riding tips, secrets and hacks subscribe to our email newsletter and remember we offer 15% off for all first-time orders with us. Let us know how you get on; we would love to hear your feedback on MIPS technology. Keep tagging us in your pictures to feature on our Facebook and Instagram.
Have you read our other blog ‘The Ariat Ascent Collection’? Ariat have given us all the opportunity to be kitted from head to toe in the best of the best technology! We thought we’d explain what makes the Ariat Ascent collection so clever just in case you fancy upgrading, it's certainly worth a read.
