POCVentral Air SPIN Road Helmet(Return to Product Page)

As a multi-surface rider I was looking for a helmet that could do it all (i.e. aerodynamic and vented enough for the road while durable for gravel.) That said, I love how POC has thought through various design elements to make it the last helmet you'll ever need. In particular I love the sunglass garage and how it holds my shades snugly in my helmet while riding. I also love the innovations that POC has made like the SPIN technology integrated into the padding of the helmet, making the helmet that much simpler and cleaner. I wish the POC Ventral Air SPIN were a bit lighter weight (it feels just a bit on the heavy side of helmets these days). I also don't love the boxy look of the front, but guess I'll get used to that because so far, this helmet is great!

Using the POC sizing chart I ordered a medium. I also base this by all my other helmets that I own are medium from different manufacturers.

This helmet fits well on my head and the ventilation is great no issues there. The problem is that POC skimped on the strap lengths as the triangle around my ears does not fit and the chin strap is snug with no play at all. Another iss is that the helmet sits low on the head which great for protection but while wearing my Oakley sunglasses the helmet presses down glasses over the ear which made it extremely uncomfortable.

I wish I could return it but I used it for one hour. Actually I could not wait to get it off my head. Again I have no issues with other medium size helmets from other manufacturers.

Even MORE comfortable than my previous Giro Synthe, which I thought was as comfy as any helmet could possibly be. Which is actually a problem I can't feel it when it's on my head, so I have to check to make sure I have it on before starting a ride! Right out of the box, it fit me nearly perfectly, needing only a slight tightening of the chin strap. So far have done up to 90 miles in it without any aches or pains. The open design makes it easy to scratch my scalp when I get an annoying itch, no matter where.

I had a minor crash which caused a small dimple in the helmet, so I replaced it. Decided I should destroy the damaged helmet before tossing it into the trash, so I went at it with a hammer. It was gratifyingly difficult to destroy, a hatchet or a SawzAll would have been better choices!

I bought this helmet after a real bad crash that resulted in a concussion and lots of missing skin. I'm coming from a Giro Synthe Mips, which did its job and prevented more serious issues. I mention it as that is the helmet I'm most familiar with when comparing this one. There are a few things I like better about the POC Ventral Air Spin. It sits much lower on the head and provides better protection around the temples without adding any noticeable weight. Looking back, my face would have fared far better in that crash. It's also more comfortable, but that's probably just a personal head-shape thing. The Spin technology is nice to have, and it's integrated seamlessly. I've found that sometimes MIPS helmets have integrated the technology as an afterthought (newer helmets have resolved this) and can impede good airflow. I also really like the sunglass integration, I can throw my sunglasses up on my helmet quite easily. I don't know how people do this on other helmets with the tiniest sunglass holes. As for negatives... you'll probably not win any fashion contests, but I'm not sure I can say that about any helmet (I bought the orange one and cars do notice you... which is exactly what I wanted). Hopefully I'll never need the helmet, but I'm glad it's up there if I do.

I bought this helmet on the advice of WBW and it paid off when I crashed. It has the latest MIPs design and just as important the brim extends further than most. Riding down the Springwater Trail at about 15 mph, my front tire hit a large stone, throwing the front wheel left directly into a wire fence. My face hit the fence and I fell hard to the ground. The first impact was on the brim of the helmet where there was an indent and then when I fell backwards, the helmet rear hit asphalt. I got a gash on my face which would have been much worse with the extended bill and never lost consciousness though people all around me were stunned by the impact. I'm headed (excuse pun) to Europe for a bikebarge ride and taking the POC rather than pick up the vendor's $30 variety. That's a no brainer )

While for winter riding, I'll stick to my Lazer ZI MIPS with the aeroshell, it took only one ride in 90-degree weather to make me a big fan of the POC Ventral Air SPIN for the opposite reason the air flow is terrific, and it feels even cooler than my Giro Aether MIPS (which is another wonderful helmet). I don't know how POC's SPIN technology stacks up against proven MIPS (and don't think the helmet lab at Virginia Tech has tested it yet), but I'm comfortable that my noggin is protected adequately. Admittedly, a good sale price prompted the purchase, but I'm glad I made it.

So far this helmet has been very comfortable and I appreciate the high visibility of the orange.

I like to wear this helmet on hot days. Orange one is great for extra protection from traffic too. Very light and somewhat aero.

Nice fit straight out of the box. Light and comfortable, but the real key is the cooling. Never had a helmet that had this type of airflow.

It is light, great design and you can feel the air through the vents on these hot days.

Fit is great and stays on snuggly.

My 1st POC helmet and it won't be my last. Perfect fit, cool and stylish.

Great for my bike rides, would highly recommend it.

Outstanding venting - tremendous fit - visibility visibility visibility - top notch quality finish

I own 3 Giro Synthe helmets but wanted something navy blue, enter the POC Ventral Air Spin. I got this on Sale so the price was right. The color is awesome. It fits great, although the ear straps do not adjust, so that might be an issue for some. Really like this helmet, I would totally buy it again and recommend it to others.

I have yet to experience this in a hot climate but already notice the aerodynamics of it. Nothing wrong with my previous Giro Atmos but in the wind and side winds my head would get bounced around a bit, with the Ventral it feels like I have no helmet on at all.

Light weight, fits perfectly, lots of air flow. Best helmet I ever owned.

Road cycling; nice color, good fit

This helmet is perfection. Safety and style. I love western bikes works because something is always on sale.

This is my 5th POC helmet and like all of them it fits and looks great.