Product review / unboxing: POC Ventral Air MIPS Helmet and AIM Sunglasses – first look + fitting

Light and bright, the white POC Ventral Air MIPS helmet is a product that I’ve been intrigued by simply because it’s clearly popular with cyclists everywhere. Matched with POC’s AIM sunglasses, it’s a great, comfortable combination for riding.
This is the unboxing: my first chance to sample some of the great POC cycling range.

– Rob

PS. Please note: the commentary on sizing is incorrect.
I asked for a medium and a large... and what I've got is a small and a medium.
The labelling on the box includes all three sizes – and the actual size is the one listed in red.
You are correct. I am therefore talking about a small and a medium helmet... (under the assumption it was a medium and large).
Please excuse the error.

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[palmer]

I have the POC Ventrail Spin & it literally saved my life, the helmet took the brunt of my impact with the pavement on the left temple area which was crushed & compacted, it cost me £225 when they first came out around three years ago & i replaced the crashed one with a like for like helmet, they are that good & very comfortable to wear, definitely the best helmet i have worn & used to date.

[kidsafe]

It literally says on the back of the shell “Small / 50-56” and “Medium / 54-59.”

[jeffreysisson]

I have this helmet but in the safety orange color and the "Y" straps are completely adjustable but you need to work at it. It's one continuous strap but on each side you need to fiddle with them and loosen and tighten until you get the right fit. This is my second POC helmet and so I know what I'm talking about. My old helmet is the Octal which has two separate fixed straps that are less adjustable but easier to manage. You also don't need to cut the excess because there isn't an end point. The excess gets tucked inside a clever little cloth elastic section that keeps it tidy. I agree with Rob, the front needs a little more padding but the medium fits me great. Cheers

[evelynoclaret]

Very light, self adjusting, and makes me feel safe. A great purchase!!

[kawabus]

I am in the same boat I ordered a medium and large and received the correct sizes. Both fit, the medium is a but snugger but it looks less bulbus. But love the matte white. Thanks for the review

[ivan]

Great review. Can't wait for mine, loving the whiteness and that eye garage thing.

[ivan]

Are the 'Y' on the ear straps adjustable? They previously weren't

Edit: they are!

[Schnitzeljunge]

Very good review. Should a helmet be a little loose on the sides or very tight? And does the helmet press against your forehead?

[jjbignutz]

I've got the POC, stormtrooper .
Cost more for white cant remember if it was called stormtrooper white or what but its all white, costs more and I love it

[balwa]

Why didn't u get poc ventral lite? Size Large is 250g. Of course medium will create pain on each side and feel restricted. I wear my Large Bontrager Wavecel Blaze over my nike hat and it's perfect fit, however the helmet weighs 465g which gives affects my nerves at around 3pm of the day from carrying a heavy load. It can impair vision and affect the mind....

[KervinCalero]

What model are those POC shades? THey look sick thanks

[RandomAnvil]

Rob, it would be helpful to know what size (mm) your head is when doing sizing comparisons. I'm on the bubble between medium and large (in the overlap) but not sure if a medium will actually fit.

[shawnoen]

Confused by your video as POC said this helmet is MEDIUM is 54-59 and the large is 56-61. You state at 2:48 that large is 54-59? I measure at a 57.4cm head and have always worn a medium Tectal for MTB. But looking for a helmet for gravel was surprised their medium Ventrai Air was too tight. This despite being right in the middle of the size. Much be other consideration for head sizing such as skull shape? Still trying to sort it out myself and think several helmet purchases may be coming to test.

[tomxaak]

The matt white is beautiful. But won’t get the white straps and white foam yellow-ish from sweat and dust over time?

[andybona]

I thought the POC helmet was very light compared to Giro but there’s nothing in it, just a few grams

[lukasva]

it ain't a medium, it's a small. 50-56 is small 54-59 is medium... 56-62 or something is a large, no wonder small one does not fit you, it is for women or kids.

[cream]

Always great reviews. As regards POC helmets I’m not a fan of the aesthetic. Too much like a fruit bowl. POC shades look good, but Sutro have the edge.

[sedricmalonejr]

Any suggestions if a size XL is needed for a better fit? I am open to another brand being suggested.

[robhaddock]

Am a fan of the design language and use of white foams with POC, but cant get over the mushroom shape, they just look terrible on all head shapes/sizes. If they can slim them down to modern proportions, I'm all in.

[boymeronakongpaputok]

is the strap on the ears is adjustable?