POC

Cularis Helmet

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"Compared to other trail helmets at this price, the Cularis stands out for pairing CFD-optimized ventilation with Mips Air Node rather than standard MIPS. Most competitors offer one or the other at this price point. The Air Node system allows greater multidirectional movement during an angled impact, which translates to better rotational force management in real crash scenarios. The Fidlock buckle is a genuine usability advantage over standard buckles, and the 360-degree fit system holds more consistently through varied riding than most rear-adjust systems in this category."

Trail helmets that perform across the full range of a serious ride need to manage ventilation, impact protection, and fit simultaneously without compromise. The POC Cularis addresses all three with CFD-optimized airflow, Mips Air Node rotational impact technology, and a 360-degree fit system that together make a stronger technical case than most helmets in the trail category at this price point. Mips Air Node is the Cularis's clearest protection differentiator. Where standard MIPS uses a low-friction liner to allow limited movement during impact, Air Node introduces a node-based system that enables greater multidirectional movement across a wider range of impact angles. The result is more effective rotational force management in the angled impact scenarios most likely to cause serious head injury, and a meaningful protection advantage over helmets running standard MIPS or no rotational management at all. CFD-optimized airflow channels are engineered to move air efficiently through 15 vents rather than simply placing openings in the shell and hoping for the best. The optimization ensures consistent cooling across varied riding speeds and conditions, which matters most on the long climbs where heat builds fastest and ventilation is most critical. The lightweight polycarbonate shell and EPS liner keep overall weight competitive for a helmet with this protection profile, and the combination supports all-day comfort on extended trail rides. The Fidlock magnetic buckle is a usability detail that separates the Cularis from competitors using standard push-button closures. One-handed fastening with gloves on is a practical advantage at the trailhead and mid-ride that riders notice immediately and consistently. The adjustable 360-degree fit system delivers precise retention across a broad range of head shapes, and the integrated eye garage handles sunglasses storage cleanly without interfering with the ventilation system.