From Stockholm, POC is a safety and performance pioneer. Their mission is to protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be one, by creating all types of protection for cycling and snow sports.

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About POC Helmets and Gear

What happens when you marry outdoor safety and style? You get POC, the best safety-first products for skiing and cycling.

Outdoor Protection with POC Helmets Canada

POC was founded in 2005 with a singular purpose, to make the safest ski helmet available. Originating from Sweden, a country with a vibrant 4-season outdoor culture, POC products have won numerous awards for their designs. Once their reputation began to spread, the company started producing additional protection equipment for cycling and mountain biking. Not only do POC products elevate safety, but they also look great too.
Part of POC’s appeal is its crystal-clear mission ‘to protect lives and reduce ...the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be one.’ Safety gear helps even the playing field for anyone interested in outdoor sports and helps protect the lives of sports' greatest ambassadors. When we elevate the role of safety in recreation, everyone wins.
POC has grown quickly since its founding, and its products are widely available. They have also sponsored numerous athletes since their inception to help spread safety awareness. Some well-known POC athletes include Danny Macaskill, Daniel Dhers, Bode Miller, and Fabio Whitmer.

POC Canada at Altitude Sports

Altitude Sports has a wide variety of POC helmets and products, showcasing the best that the company has to offer. Classic items like their Crane MIPS POC helmet and Obex Pure POC helmet continue to lead the field in skiing safety. You can also choose from multiple cycling helmets, mountain biking attire, elbow and knee braces, ski goggles and thermal gloves. Altitude Sports also carries additional POC Canada gear like bibs, base layers, socks, jerseys, backpacks and more.
Safety doesn't just involve adults, and Altitude Sports has a great line of kid-sized POC helmets and gear available as well. With over 50 items to peruse, it's easy to see why Altitude Sports is the best place to buy POC Canada. Reduce risk and play outside longer with gear meant to protect, preserve and safeguard human vitality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does POC stand for?

The acronym stands for multiple things, but in regard to the company, POC means Piece of Cake. The acronym is meant to invoke a sense of ease when considering their products. For example, when deciding between multiple helmets, choosing one from a company that puts safety first should be a piece of cake.

What is Spin technology?

SPIN stands for “Shear Padding Inside.” Like MIPS, which stands for “Multi-Directional Impact Protection System,” SPIN is used extensively in POC Helmets. Both MIPS and SPIN helmet technology are used to protect against the effects of oblique or rotational impact injuries, which can cause brain trauma. POC uses both MIPS and SPIN technology in their designs, although SPIN is their own in-house variation and is used mostly in the cycling helmets they offer.

Is POC a Swedish company?

Yes, POC was founded in 2005 in Sweden. Product development occurs in their headquarters in Stockholm. Most of the physical manufacturing, however, takes place in China.