Giro Scamp MIPS II Kids Helmet

Our score 9.75 / 10

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Giro Scamp MIPS II Kids Helmet

Pros

  • Two small shell ranges start at 17.7 in (45 cm), giving very young riders a more specific fit choice than one broad youth size.
  • Thirteen vents, in-mold construction and the Roc Loc Jr dial balance cooling, low weight and repeatable adjustment.

Cons

  • The XS and S ranges overlap, so head shape and an on-head roll check still decide which shell fits securely.
  • MIPS adds a moving inner layer and cost; it does not compensate for a helmet worn tilted back or with loose straps.
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Choose the Giro Scamp MIPS II when a small rider needs a bicycle-specific shell rather than one broad youth size. XS covers 17.7-20.1 in (45-51 cm) and S covers 19.3-21.7 in (49-55 cm), so the overlap lets head shape and an on-head stability test decide the better shell. Thirteen vents, in-mold construction and the Roc Loc Jr dial support cooling and repeatable adjustment; the MIPS Evolve Core liner adds rotational-impact management. It does not rescue a poor fit, and the inner layer adds cost and movement inside the helmet. Measure before ordering, confirm the delivered size and CPSC label, then set the shell level above the eyebrows and check strap geometry, vision and shake stability before every ride.