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New season, new level: Sweet Protection takes all-mountain further

Switcher 2Vi® Mips helmet and Boondock II RIG® goggles for the FW26 season

· Season 2026/27

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New season, new level: Sweet Protection takes all-mountain further
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Key facts at a glance

  • Sweet Protection introduces the updated Switcher 2Vi® Mips helmet and Boondock II RIG® goggles for the FW26 season.
  • The Switcher delivers 14% better results in impact tests at 6% less weight than the previous model.
  • A new shell, updated hybrid construction and Mips Evolve complement the helmet’s revised ventilation and fit; it was tested in 223 impact scenarios.
  • The Boondock II RIG® combines a semi-frameless design with a 2.8 mm cylindrical lens, RIG® technology and a Clear AF inner lens.

One helmet, one pair of goggles, one goal: the whole mountain. Sweet Protection enters the FW26 season with the updated Switcher 2Vi® Mips helmet and the latest generation of Boondock II RIG® goggles. Both products have been specifically refined to meet the demands of modern all-mountain skiers and designed to work perfectly together. Together, they deliver comfort, protection and performance for long days on the mountain.

Switcher 2Vi® Mips – the bestseller enters its next chapter

The Switcher is one of Sweet Protection’s most successful all-mountain helmets, and with the 2Vi® Mips, Sweet Protection has made further targeted improvements to both safety and comfort. A new shell with variable elasticity works with an updated hybrid construction to absorb impact energy even more effectively, while Mips Evolve delivers noticeably reduced rotational forces.

The results speak for themselves: 14% better results in impact tests and 6% less weight compared with the previous model. On the mountain, the difference is immediately apparent, as the helmet feels noticeably lighter while offering even better protection. The revised, lower-profile silhouette gives the Switcher a more modern, cleaner look.

Larger ventilation channels and an optimised internal structure ensure a comfortable climate in all weather conditions, controlled via a central dial at the back of the head that can be adjusted quickly on the go. Soft contact points, balanced weight distribution and a precisely adjustable fit system also help the helmet accommodate as many head shapes as possible. The Switcher 2Vi® Mips was tested in 223 different impact scenarios – a clear statement of commitment to top-level performance and safety in the all-mountain segment.

Boondock II RIG® goggles – clean design, clear vision

The Boondock II RIG® is the next generation of a proven pair of goggles: it builds on the strengths of its predecessor and features an even cleaner, more pared-back design. The semi-frameless construction gives it a minimalist, contemporary look.

On the technical side, the Boondock II features a new cylindrical lens that significantly expands peripheral vision. At 2.8 mm thick, it is also particularly impact-resistant and designed for durability. Despite its cylindrical shape, the lower section of the lens is 3D-shaped to minimise reflections, while RIG® technology delivers high contrast with colour reproduction that is as natural as possible. A Clear AF inner lens completes the vision package with reliable anti-fog protection. Snap-in straps and interchangeable designs make the Boondock II RIG® easy to personalise.

Switcher 2Vi® Mips

  • Construction: shell with variable elasticity and updated hybrid construction
  • Rotational protection: Mips Evolve
  • Impact tests: 14% better results than the previous model
  • Weight: 6% less than the previous model
  • Testing: 223 different impact scenarios
  • Ventilation: larger channels and central dial at the back of the head
  • Fit: precisely adjustable fit system

Boondock II RIG®

  • Construction: semi-frameless
  • Lens: cylindrical, 2.8 mm thick
  • Lower lens section: 3D-shaped to minimise reflections
  • Lens technology: RIG® for high contrast and colours that are as natural as possible
  • Inner lens: Clear AF with anti-fog protection
  • Customisation: snap-in straps and interchangeable designs

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