Safety Technology in CP Visor Ski Helmets: Swiss Precision + ODSA Innovation

When evaluating visor ski helmets, safety is non-negotiable. For CP Sports, that means a rigorous focus not only on optics, fit, and comfort, but on advanced impact mitigation. At the heart of their system lies ODSA — Omni-Directional Shock Absorption — CP’s response to multi-directional impact forces (a competitive approach to systems like MIPS). Let’s dive into how CP builds safety into every visor helmet they make.

The Role of ODSA: Protecting Against Angled Impacts

Traditional helmet designs excel at protecting against direct, perpendicular impacts. But in the real world, many falls occur at an angle. Those angled impacts cause rotational forces that can translate into brain injury — even when the helmet outer shell remains intact.

CP’s ODSA (Omni-Directional Shock Absorption) system is specifically engineered to tackle those oblique forces. Here’s how it works:

• The helmet has two separate polystyrene (EPS) shells that are connected via three gel pads between them. Stefan Kaelin | Visor Ski Helmets
  
• Those gel pads remain elastic even in cold temperatures; they have shape memory, meaning after an impact, they return to their original form. 
  
• In an angled collision, the outer shell can shift slightly relative to the inner shell, with the gel pads absorbing and deflecting torque in multiple directions. This reduces the transfer of rotational forces to the skull and brain. 
  
• CP also reinforces temple and forehead areas using a glass-fiber–reinforced polyurethane ribbon attached to the shell, giving extra structural support around vulnerable zones. 

Put simply, ODSA helps the helmet manage not just straight-on hits, but the more dangerous oblique strikes that traditional designs struggle with — giving you extra protection in real-world ski crashes.

Complete Fit & Protection Integration

Because CP designs their visor helmet system as a cohesive whole, the safety benefits of ODSA aren’t compromised by optical or fit trade-offs. The helmet and visor act as one system:

• The Size Adapting System (SAS) ensures the helmet is snug and stable, which is critical so the ODSA layers remain optimally aligned during impact.
  
• The visor’s seal and optical placement are engineered so they don’t interfere with how force is transferred through the shell layers.
  

That means you don’t get “optics first, safety second” — CP’s goal is safety engineered in from the start.

Deep Dive: Other Safety & Design Elements

While ODSA is the headline innovation, CP’s safety architecture includes multiple supporting features worth knowing:

Multi-Shell Construction
CP combines outer shells (ABS or polycarbonate) with EPS liners to spread out and absorb impact energy before it reaches the head.

Reinforced Zones
Critical areas like the temples and forehead are reinforced with additional structural elements to reduce penetration risk or deformation in high-stress impacts.

Visor Material & Impact Resistance
The visor lens is built from impact-resistant polycarbonate material. It’s not just for vision— it must endure ice, branches, or debris without shattering. CP also ensures UV protection and adds anti-scratch and anti-fog coatings for clarity under stress.

Ventilation for Safety
Fogging or overheating can be safety hazards in their own right. CP’s adjustable venting helps maintain clear vision and regulate temperature to prevent distraction or impaired performance.

Certification & Testing
All CP helmets undergo rigorous European safety testing (EN 1077) and Swiss quality control to validate performance under impact, strap strength, and shell stability.

CP Models Supporting ODSA

Not every CP helmet model includes ODSA — it’s featured in their higher-end units that prioritize advanced protection. Two of the models that incorporate ODSA are:

• Corao+
  
• Coya+

These helmets combine the integrated visor design with ODSA's protective gel-pad layering, giving you elite-level safety, optics, and fit.

Why ODSA Elevates CP Visor Helmets

• Enhanced rotational protection: ODSA directly addresses angled impacts, which are among the most dangerous types of crashes.
• Cold-resilient material: The gel pads remain effective even at skiing temperatures.
• Durability and rebound: Because the gel cushions return to their shape, the protection persists after minor knocks and repeated use.
• Complementary to SAS fit system: ODSA works best when the helmet remains well-seated, and SAS helps guarantee that alignment.

Together, these features make CP’s visor helmets not just stylish and comfortable, but meaningfully safer in complex impact scenarios.

Final Thoughts

Safety takes center stage at CP Sports, and with ODSA technology, they raise the bar for what a visor helmet can do. If you want optics, comfort, and everyday usability — but refuse to compromise on head protection — choosing a CP helmet with ODSA (like the Corao+ or Coya+) ensures your gear works harder when it matters most.

At Stefan Kaelin, we believe in offering the most advanced visor helmet systems — not just for looks, but for real-world performance and protection.