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Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS Alternatives: Helmets Riders Pick Next
The helmet that fits like your X-Air did, from brands riders trust.
The Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS Peaked sits first of 54 helmets in Virginia Tech's 2026 table, and it has become hard to find in the US. Riders who left a Champion name Trauma Void: the EQ3 NEOZ for a peaked helmet, the Lynx Eventing Skull for a jockey shell and the Pardus for an oval head.
The short version
If you wore a Revolve X-Air MIPS: the helmets riders choose next
Trauma Void's EQ3 NEOZ and Lynx Eventing are the helmets we carry with the Virginia Tech ratings closest to the X-Air, and the Pardus suits riders who chose Champion for an oval fit.
If they wore
Revolve X-Air MIPS Peaked
Riders switch to
EQ3 NEOZ HelmetA peaked helmet, and the top-rated helmet we carry in Virginia Tech's 2026 table: #6, 4 stars.
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Revolve X-Air MIPS Jockey
Riders switch to
Lynx Eventing SkullA skull-style shell with a laced fit. Virginia Tech lists the Lynx Eventing MIPS at #7, 4 stars.
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A Champion chosen for an oval head
Riders switch to
Pardus Smooth HelmetRiders with long oval heads call it the first MIPS helmet that felt oval enough. Dial fit.
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A Champion for everyday riding
Riders switch to
Skylar Riding HelmetThree stars in Virginia Tech's 2026 table, at the lowest tier of these picks.
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Where to find a Champion Revolve X-Air in the US
Champion helmets are hard to find in the US right now: Champion's US distribution has ended, and Champion's own store ships to the UK and Ireland. These three Trauma Void helmets are the closest matches we carry.
Rider voices
What riders say about Champion fit, and the helmets they chose
Riders tell us they chose Champion for its fit, often for an oval head, and the riders who moved on found that fit in Trauma Void and Equinavia.
An oval fit
The helmets they point to
Riders who chose Champion for an oval head point to the Pardus.
See the swap guideRiders who moved to Trauma Void
The helmets they point to
Trauma Void Lynx Smooth TopTrauma Void Lynx Eventing Skull
The Lynx is the Trauma Void riders go back to after a Champion that didn't fit.
See Trauma VoidA good helmet a tier lower
The helmets they point to
Equinavia SkylarEquinavia Gardian
Both rate 3 stars with Virginia Tech, at the lowest tier on this page.
See EquinaviaAn oval fit
Riders with oval heads say Champion fitted them when other brands didn't, and riders with long oval heads say the same of the Trauma Void Pardus.
Champion helmets
I'm not convinced that's always true. I've most definitely got an oval head (with a narrow face and fairly flat sides - actually, almost rectangular!), but Champion hats fitted me, not Charles Owen.
Champion helmets
I always thought the Champions fit oval heads and Charles Owen the rounder ones. I have a Champion which fits me nicely. When I've tried COs they've been really tight front to back and gappy at the sides, Gatehouses are even worse on me.
my narrow and tall head has tried on almost every MIPS helmet at this point, including those that supposedly work for oval heads, and the Pardus is the first that feels 'oval' enough.
I have an oval head and like my Back on Track Pardus very much. It has a dial fit that I did not think I would like, but I do.
Riders who moved to Trauma Void
A rider whose Champion MIPS didn't fit her oval-ish head chose a Trauma Void Lynx for her next helmet, and a buyer who tried on a Trauma Void EQ3 found it a perfect fit.
Champion MIPS did not fit my oval-ish head. I knew this, but I figured I'd try it out as I was looking for a second helmet (I typically keep 2 in rotation) & never had a Champion helmet before. CO fits me best - and I think my 2nd helmet purchase will be going back to the Trauma Void Lynx.
Trauma Void EQ3
Just tried it on and it is a perfect fit!
A good helmet a tier lower
Riders call Equinavia comfortable, adjustable for hair up or down, and well made for the price.
Just love this helmet. Looks great, very comfortable, love that it is adjustable (for hair up and hair down)
Equinavia helmets
The Equinavia helmet is made better than any helmet I've ever seen, especially for that price.
Independent lab ratings
How Virginia Tech rated the Revolve X-Air, and the helmets we carry
Virginia Tech's helmet lab ranks the Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS Peaked first of 54 helmets in its 2026 equestrian table, the only helmet with 5 stars. The closest helmets we carry are Trauma Void's NEOZ EQ3 and Lynx Eventing MIPS, sixth and seventh on the same score, with 4 stars.
| Helmet | As Virginia Tech lists it | Rank of 54 | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma Void EQ3 NEOZ Helmet | TRAUMA VOID NEOZ EQ3 | 6 | 4 stars |
| Trauma Void Lynx Eventing Skull | TRAUMA VOID LYNX EVENTING MIPS | 7 | 4 stars |
| TuffRider Carbon Fiber Shell Helmet | TUFFRIDER CARBON FIBER | 13 | 3 stars |
| Trauma Void Pardus Smooth Helmet | TRAUMA VOID PARDUS MIPS | 18 | 3 stars |
| Equinavia Gardian Riding Helmet | EQUINAVIA GARDIAN | 20 | 3 stars |
| Equinavia Skylar Riding Helmet | EQUINAVIA SKYLAR | 26 | 3 stars |
| For reference: Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS Peaked | CHAMPION REVOLVE X-AIR MIPS PEAKED | 1 | 5 stars |
| For reference: Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS | CHAMPION REVOLVE X-AIR MIPS | 2 | 4 stars |
Ranks, stars and model names as Virginia Tech's 2026 table lists them. Virginia Tech scores helmets in lab impact tests; its table does not measure fit or comfort.
Swap guide
Swap guide: Revolve X-Air models and the closest helmets we carry
Find the Champion Revolve X-Air you wore in the left column. The helmets riders move to sit beside it, with a price tier for each.
Price tiers among these picks: $ (lowest) to $$$$ (highest)
| If you wore | Riders switch to | Why riders choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Revolve X-Air MIPS Peaked | Peaked like the X-Air, and the top-rated helmet we carry in Virginia Tech's 2026 table (#6, 4 stars). | |
| Revolve X-Air MIPS Jockey | A skull-style shell with a laced fit. Virginia Tech lists the Lynx Eventing MIPS at #7, 4 stars. | |
| A Champion chosen for an oval head | Riders with oval heads point to the Pardus. IRH makes the IR4G XLT in a long oval fit. | |
| Revolve Radiance or another sparkle show finish | A MIPS show helmet with a glitter finish. | |
| A Champion for everyday riding | All three rate 3 stars in Virginia Tech's 2026 table, at the lowest tier here. |
Fit tip
Measure around your head about an inch above your eyebrows, in centimeters, and match that to the new maker's size chart, not to your Champion size. Try the helmet on with your hair the way you ride.Closest match
Trauma Void EQ3 and Lynx: the closest match to a Revolve X-Air
Trauma Void's EQ3 NEOZ and Lynx Eventing are the helmets we carry nearest the X-Air in Virginia Tech's 2026 table, tied at 4 stars in sixth and seventh place. The EQ3 NEOZ is the peaked choice for a rider coming from the X-Air Peaked, and the Lynx Eventing Skull is the skull-style shell for a jockey rider.
For an oval head, riders point to the Pardus: a rider with a narrow, tall head calls it the first MIPS helmet that felt oval enough, and it has a dial fit.
In fairness
In Virginia Tech's 2026 table, nothing we carry matches the X-Air Peaked's 5 stars. The Trauma Void helmets are the closest, at 4.Shop Trauma Void helmets
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Equinavia and IRH: oval fits and a lower tier
Equinavia's Skylar and Gardian both rate 3 stars in Virginia Tech's 2026 table at the lowest tier on this page, and one rider calls the Gardian comfortable and adjustable for hair up or down. TuffRider's Carbon Fiber Shell also rates 3 stars, at a similar tier.
For a long oval head, IRH makes the IR4G XLT in a long oval fit.
In fairness
In Virginia Tech's 2026 table these helmets rate 3 stars against the X-Air Peaked's 5. Choose them for fit and value.Shop Equinavia helmets
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What the Revolve X-Air does well
We'd rather you buy the right helmet than the wrong one from us. Riders who stay with a Champion have good reasons.
If you can find a Revolve X-Air MIPS Peaked that fits, it holds the top spot of 54 helmets in Virginia Tech's 2026 table.
If you ride in both a peaked helmet and a jockey skull, Champion makes the X-Air in both, plus a junior model.
If Champion has always been your shape, try any new helmet on before you retire your old one.
If an X-Air fits you better than anything else you have tried, try it beside these picks before you decide.
Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS alternatives: FAQ
Is the Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS sold in the US?
The Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS is hard to find in the US. Champion's US distribution has ended, and Champion's own store ships to the UK and Ireland. We carry Trauma Void, Equinavia, IRH and TuffRider helmets for riders who need a replacement.
CloseWhich helmet is closest to a Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS?
For the peaked X-Air, riders move to the Trauma Void EQ3 NEOZ, and for the jockey version, the Trauma Void Lynx Eventing Skull. Both rate 4 stars in Virginia Tech's 2026 table, the highest of the helmets we carry.
CloseHow did Virginia Tech rate the Revolve X-Air MIPS?
Virginia Tech's 2026 equestrian table lists the Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS Peaked first of 54 helmets, with 5 stars, and the Revolve X-Air MIPS second, with 4 stars. The table scores lab impact tests, not fit.
CloseAre Champion helmets round or oval?
Riders often say Champion suits an oval head, though fit varies by model and rider. If you chose a Champion for an oval fit, riders point to the Trauma Void Pardus, and IRH makes the IR4G XLT in a long oval.
CloseWhat size Trauma Void should I buy if I wore a Champion?
Measure your head in centimeters about an inch above your eyebrows and use Trauma Void's size chart rather than your Champion size. Try it on with your hair the way you ride.
CloseWhere can I read more comparisons like this?
Riders replacing a Champion also read these guides to compare fit and ratings across the helmets we carry.
- Champion helmets no longer sold in the US? Alternatives
- Can't find Charles Owen? Alternatives
- Shopping for alternatives? KASK helmets
- Shopping for alternatives? Tipperary helmets and vests
- Shopping for alternatives: Samshield helmets
- Charles Owen AYR8 Plus, Halo MIPS and velvet-look show helmets: alternatives
- Charles Owen Kylo: alternatives
- Charles Owen MyPS and long-oval fit: alternatives
- Charles Owen skull caps (MS1 Pro, 4Star, Pro II Plus) and JR8: alternatives
- KASK vs the helmets we carry: Trauma Void, Champion, One K, Equinavia, IRH
Brands we carry
Helmet brands riders chose after a Champion
Every helmet on this page comes from a brand we carry: Trauma Void, Equinavia, IRH, TuffRider and Back on Track.
How we built this guide: Virginia Tech ratings from the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab's 2026 equestrian table of 54 helmets, checked October 2026. Champion's US availability checked November 3, 2026.