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Quick Take
The brand-new full-face helmet designed specifically for the speeds and needs of modern Downhill
What's New
Commenting on the team's response to the Barocon Carbon, Greg Minnaar, Team Director at Norco, said, "A lot of DH tracks have been around for many years, which gives us a clear reference point for how much faster riders are going today compared to ten or fifteen years ago. POC Introduces The Barocon Carbon Full-Face Helmet News by Topic All Topics Awards Business Events PRODUCTS Sponsorships Studies Tradeshows Camping Job Board Newsletter Signup POC Introduces The Barocon Carbon Full-Face Helmet July 9, 2026 The brand-new full-face helmet designed specifically for the speeds and needs of modern Downhill Stockholm, Sweden (July 9, 2026) — The Barocon Carbon brings together new ideas for
Key Features
- The Barocon Carbon brings together new ideas for safety, weight, ventilation, and material fusion.
- It sets a benchmark for what can be integrated and achieved in a … Read more › The post POC Introduces The Barocon Carbon Full-Face Helmet appeared first on .
What Changed
Compared to typical alternatives in the helmets category, the POC Barocon Carbon Full is designed around a different set of trade-offs — prioritizing the specifications and use cases outlined above rather than the lowest price point or broadest feature set.
Best For
- The Barocon
- The Demands of Modern Downhill (dh) Racing
Not Ideal For
- Shoppers looking for the lowest-cost option in this category
- Users who need a different feature set than this product provides
Editor's Take
Based on the announced specifications, the POC Barocon Carbon Full is a new entry in the helmets category worth watching.
This article is based on official press release materials from Outdoor Sportswire. View original press release