The Sweet Protection Ascender Mips ski helmet is a triple certified, low volume and highly ventilated ski touring/mountain helmet. It is our helmet of choice for our professional mountain guides. Designed for both ascent and descent use. The Ascender is a truly innovative and revolutionary product that uses our unique variable elasticity hybrid shell and dual density EPS. This model is equipped with Mips, a technology that reduces rotational forces on the brain. *No ear pads included with this helmet. We recommend wearing a lightweight beanie.Main FeaturesRevolutionary ski touring/mountain helmet designed for use on both ascents and descents, Triple certified (CE EN 1077 / ASTM 2040 / EN 12492), Advanced variable elasticity hybrid shell. Hybrid: combining a rigid shell construction and in-mold for optimal performance., Equipped with Mips, a technology that reduces rotational forces on the brain, Dual density EPS for shock absorption, 108 ventilation openings resistant to penetratio...