helmet

I’ve got Boa on the brain, literally! The Riot Boa from Pro-tec is a good looking, low profile, and exceptionally lightweight melon saver.

Helmet selection should only come down to protection, but like all things it’s not that simple. Scott’s Scream helmet is made with an ABS hard shell and meets the current CE EN 1077 certification. Yeah I have no clue what that means, but apparently it represents some of the toughest testing conditions for ski helmets at this time. Shock absorption, penetration by a pointed object and field of view are all tested. That’s pretty rad and now that we know it’s safe we can move on to style and comfort.

Concussions are stupid. Multiple concussions can make you stupid. That’s why I’m such a huge proponent of wearing a helmet while skiing. However, I don’t actually enjoy actually wearing a helmet since they’re usually heavy and cumbersome. Enter the POC Fornix. The Fornix gives you the sensation of wearing a beanie while also providing you with the best head protection available.

In my experience, it's hard to go wrong with Smith Optics when it comes to protection. They make high quality, stylish products that are both functional and high performance and their Vantage Helmet represents a pinnacle of this convergence.

Utilizing protection in many aspects of life is essential. You don’t want to drive around in a Chevy Corvair, skydive without a backup shoot or extend a super sketchy date into the next morning. That’s just plain stupid. Skiing without a helmet is also not too smart either. I have had multiple friends whose lives have been saved through helmet usage and always wear one when I go shred.

I took the POC Cortex Flow helmet out not expecting anything special. I mean, it’s a helmet. It fit my head. I liked the style of it, so I got it, end of story, right? But when I actually shredded with the helmet on, I realized it was worlds better than my SixSixOne full-face. Basically, with this helmet, I’m able to ride with a higher level of comfort and stay cool.

You’ve probably seen this helmet on the hill. The Variant, Smith's best-selling and award-winning helmet, utilizes an adjustable Boa dial that expands and contracts to fit even the most block-headed bros on the slopes. Its nearly universal fit and lightweight design are two reasons this helmet is a popular choice for the safety conscious.

Utilizing protection in many aspects of life is essential. You don’t want to drive around in a Chevy Corvair, skydive without a backup shoot or extend a super sketchy date into the next morning. That’s just plain stupid. Skiing without a helmet is also not too smart either. I have had multiple friends whose lives have been saved through helmet usage and always wear one when I go shred. I am so happy that I recently received a brand spankin’ new POC Receptor+ and love it!

UVEX might not be the first brand that comes to mind when you think of a cool helmet, but their new Core Range dedicated to freeskiing and freeriding is not only refreshing for the brand due to its contemporary styling, but also super high quality as well.

Finding the right helmet is a pain in the ass. It needs to protect your head, fit properly, fit comfortably, vent well and look cool. The BERN G2 Helmet luckily does all these things. Plus, you can use it all four-seasons (by removing the liner)!