Ski Helmets

Ski helmet: the most important piece of protective ski gear you can buy. Shop our great selection of ski helmets below.

At XSportsProtective, we offer a full range of top-quality ski helmets for you to choose from, like Giro ski helmets, Smith ski helmets, POC ski helmets, or RED ski helmets. You'll get FREE Economy Shipping and great customer service when you buy your new ski helmet from The Original Protective Gear Store. Click here to learn more about how ski helmets can protect you and your family.

Reduce your risk of injury with a quality ski helmet

Head injuries account for an estimated 10-15% of all ski injuries. However, a recent study concluded that general head injury can be reduced by up to 35% by using a ski helmet. This figure rose to 59% for children under 13. It seems pretty clear to us that wearing a ski helmet just makes sense. You only get one brain—why risk injuring it?

Eight reasons to wear a ski helmet

1. Once the snow has been packed down from multiple runs, it’s icy. Skull + ice = concussion
2. Even when you fall in powdery snow, you never know if there’s a rock or a log lurking just below the surface
3. Ski helmets not only protect your head; they help keep you warm
4. Ski helmets come with their own venting systems; it’s a lot easier to cool down than it is to warm up
5. A ski helmet will keep your spouse from worrying about you so much
6. Many ski helmets are audio equipped, so you can listen to your favorite music while you ride the chairlift
7. Modern ski helmets are super light weight, have excellent venting, and fit well using adjustable fit systems
8. With all of the great-looking snowboard helmets available, you’re sure to find one that’s just right enough for you

How do I choose the right ski helmet?

With the huge array of ski helmets on the market, it can be difficult to find the right one for you and your needs. First off, not all ski helmets offer the same degree of protection. Depending on the type of skiing you do, you may not need maximum protection. For example, a recreational skier probably doesn’t need a ski helmet designed for alpine racing. Ski race helmets often come with a carbon fiber shell (such as the Giro Streif) and have hardshell coverage over your ears instead of softer ear flaps. However, by design these helmets also have little or no venting, which means you probably wouldn’t want to wear it on warmer days or for late season skiing. Remember that the best ski helmet for you may not necessarily be the most expensive helmet.

Some basic design features you may want to consider before choosing a ski helmet include:

• Venting: Are you one of those people with an internal furnace that’s always on “High?” Are you a freeze baby? You know your own body. Look at the number of vents and venting system on your potential ski helmet to find the right match for you.
• Design: Do you need a full shell or a short shell? A full-shell ski helmet gives you hard-shell protection down to your ears for additional coverage and is recommended if you’re going to be doing faster skiing. A short shell ski helmet does not cover your ears; many skiers feel that a short shell ski helmet feels less constricting than a full-shell ski helmet. However, a short shell ski offers more than sufficient protection for the majority of recreational skiers.
• Do you want a brim or not? A ski helmet with a brim isn’t just a style choice, a brim can help shield your eyes from the sun and adds a bit more of a barrier to keep snow and ice out off your face.
• Goggles: Do you already have a pair of ski goggles that you love? Do you want a ski helmet that is designed to fit seamlessly with a certain make of ski goggles?
• Audio compatibility: Do you want to listen to music on the lift? Some ski helmets are audio compatible, meaning that you can purchase separately a set of audio drops that plug into your iPod or phone.
• Like a bicycle helmet or a skateboard helmet, a ski helmet should be discarded after a major crash or impact, even if the helmet appears to be undamaged. For this reason, we strongly advise against buying used helmets because it isn’t always possible to know the ski helmet’s history.

Do you have questions about which ski helmet is right for you?

Maybe you’re looking for a kid’s ski helmet or a women’s ski helmet. Maybe you’re a downhill racer, a slalom skier, a free rider, or a more traditional big slope skier. We sell ski helmets designed specifically for each discipline. Call or email us. We’ll help you figure out which ski helmet is right for you.

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