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Demon Podium X MIPS® Helmet 710g. Four Certifications| MTB
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$129.99 USD
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Demon Podium X MIPS® Helmet 710g. Four Certifications| MTB
$129.99 USD
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Demon Podium X MIPS® Helmet 710g. Four Certifications| MTB
Demon Podium X MIPS® Helmet — 710g. Four Certifications.
710 grams. Four independent certifications. One helmet for every gravity sport you ride. The Podium X carries MIPS® rotational protection, a custom-conforming EPS foam liner, and compliance with CPSC, CE EN 1078, ASTM F1952 (Downhill MTB), and ASTM F1447 — the full certification stack for riders who move between snow and dirt and need a helmet that's been tested for both. Featherweight on your head. Anything but lightweight on protection.
Most helmet crashes don't happen straight on. They happen at angles — the glancing hit off a tree, the sideslip into a rail, the rotational force of catching an edge and going head-first into hardpack. Standard helmets are tested for direct linear impacts. MIPS-equipped helmets are tested for both. The Podium X carries MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) — an independent low-friction layer between the outer shell and the liner that allows the helmet to rotate independently of your head by 10-15mm on angled impact. That rotation absorbs and redirects rotational force. It's the standard that the industry has converged on for meaningful head protection, and it's in the Podium X.
Beneath the MIPS® layer, the EPS foam liner is engineered to conform to the shape of your specific head — not a generic oval, your head — for a secure, custom-feeling fit that doesn't shift or pressure-point across a full day of riding. EPS absorbs and dissipates impact energy through controlled compression, and at 710 grams total, the Podium X delivers that protection in a package light enough to forget you're wearing it after the first run.
The tough outer shell is built for repeated impacts and abrasion — the kind of sustained abuse that comes from charging technical terrain, taking multiple slams in a park session, or descending anything where contact with the environment is part of the ride. A helmet that deforms on the first significant hit and requires replacement is fine; a helmet that can take repeated lower-level contact and stay intact for a season is better. The Podium X is built for the latter.
The removable visor adjusts sight lines across different terrain and light conditions, and the washable liner and cheek pads keep hygiene in check across a full season without having to replace the helmet to replace the smell. Swap the liner at the end of the season, ride the helmet again next year.
Four certification standards — CPSC, CE EN 1078, ASTM F1952 (Downhill MTB), and ASTM F1447 — cover the full spectrum from recreational snow sports through aggressive downhill mountain biking. Each is an independent standard. Each has been tested. The Podium X doesn't cherry-pick the easiest cert; it carries all four.
MIPS®Rotational Protection — Multi-directional Impact Protection System; independent low-friction layer allows 10-15mm of rotational movement on angled impact, redirecting rotational force
EPS Foam Liner — conforms to the shape of your head for a custom, secure fit; absorbs and dissipates impact energy through controlled compression
Tough Outer Shell — durable construction for repeated impacts and abrasion; built for sustained use across a full season of aggressive riding
Featherweight Design — 710g — all-day comfort without compromising the protection stack; forget you're wearing it, until you need it
Four Independent Certifications — CPSC, CE EN 1078, ASTM F1952 (Downhill MTB), and ASTM F1447; independently tested across the full spectrum from recreational snow to aggressive downhill MTB
Removable Visor — adjustable for different terrain and light conditions; removable for a clean helmet profile
Washable Liner & Cheek Pads — removable and machine washable; maintain hygiene and comfort across a full season without replacing the helmet
Multi-Sport Certified — snow (skiing, snowboarding) and mountain biking (downhill MTB) in a single helmet; certified for both disciplines
To learn about MIPS technology Click Here
Tutorial for Installing the Visor: Click Here
Tutorial for Installing/Changing Padding: Click Here
Video Explaining the Podium X Helmet: Click Here
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MIPS® works by allowing the helmet shell to rotate independently of your head by 10–15mm on angled impact — absorbing rotational force rather than transferring it. Standard helmets handle linear impacts. MIPS handles the crashes.
The EPS liner conforms to your head's specific shape for a custom, pressure-point-free fit that doesn't shift during aggressive riding. The tough outer shell handles repeated impacts and abrasion across a full season — built for riders.
One helmet for every discipline — CPSC and CE EN 1078 for snow, ASTM F1952 for downhill MTB, ASTM F1447 for recreational riding. Snow to dirt, resort to bike park, same lid. Four certifications. No compromises between seasons.
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Frequently asked questions
What does MIPS actually do and do I really need it?
MIPS — Multi-directional Impact Protection System — addresses a specific type of injury risk that standard helmet testing doesn't fully account for: rotational force from angled impacts. Most crashes don't happen straight on. When your head hits a surface at an angle — catching an edge, glancing off a tree, sliding out on hardpack — the skull rotates. That rotational force is linked to traumatic injury. A standard helmet absorbs the linear component of the impact well. MIPS adds an independent low-friction layer between the outer shell and the EPS liner that allows the helmet to rotate 10–15mm relative to your head on impact, absorbing and redirecting that rotational force. Do you need it? If you ride terrain where angled impacts are possible — which is essentially any terrain — yes. MIPS is now the standard that independent helmet safety researchers, neurologists, and sports medicine professionals point to as a meaningful advancement in protection. The Podium X includes it as standard, not as an upgrade.
What certifications does the Podium X have and what do they cover?
The Podium X carries four independent certifications covering both snow sports and mountain biking: CPSC — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission standard for bicycle helmets; required for legal sale of bike helmets in the United States. CE EN 1078 — European standard for bicycle helmets and for roller sports/skateboarding; widely recognized for snow sports use across EU markets. ASTM F1952 — Downhill Mountain Biking standard; one of the most demanding helmet certifications available, specifically designed for the high-speed, high-consequence impacts of DH MTB racing and aggressive trail riding. ASTM F1447 — Standard for recreational non-motorized wheeled sports helmets; covers skiing, snowboarding, cycling, and skating at recreational and intermediate levels. Together these four certifications mean the Podium X has been independently tested and verified for every discipline it's designed for — snow and dirt, recreational and aggressive.
Can I use the Podium X for both snowboarding and mountain biking?
Yes — multi-sport certification is the Podium X's core design brief. The ASTM F1952 downhill MTB certification means it has been tested to one of the most demanding standards in recreational helmets, making it genuinely appropriate for aggressive mountain biking — not just labeled as multi-sport and hope for the best. Combined with CPSC, CE EN 1078, and ASTM F1447 covering snow and recreational riding, the Podium X is independently certified for both environments. The removable visor adjusts for different terrain and lighting conditions across disciplines, and the EPS liner provides the same protection whether you're hitting hardpack on a ski slope or a rock face on a trail. One helmet, one certification stack, both seasons. If you ride both snow and dirt seriously, the Podium X eliminates the need to buy and store two separate helmets.
How do I clean and care for the Podium X helmet?
The liner and cheek pads are removable and washable — hand wash in cool water with mild detergent and air dry. Do not machine wash or tumble dry; heat and mechanical agitation can degrade the foam padding in the liner. For the outer shell and EPS, wipe down with a damp cloth and mild soap — do not use solvents, aerosol sprays, or petroleum-based products, which can degrade the EPS foam and compromise the shell's structural integrity. Replace the helmet after any significant impact even if there is no visible damage — EPS foam compresses permanently on impact and will not provide the same protection on a subsequent hit. Store the helmet away from direct sunlight and extreme heat, which can degrade both the EPS and the MIPS liner over time.
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