Snowboard Helmets

Snowboard helmets: Because you only get one brain

If you only purchase one piece of snowboard protective gear, make it a snowboard helmet. No matter if you’re an experienced shredder or a beginner, you’re going to fall. Snowboard helmets protect your head on the mountain, keep your head warm, and look pretty steezy too. Protect yourself with a snowboard helmet from top brands like Giro snowboard helmets, Smith snowboard helmets, Burton/RED snowboard helmets, ProTec snowboard helmets, and Triple Eight snowboard helmets. Learn more about snowboarding helmets below.

Eight reasons to wear a snowboard helmet

1. Once the snow has been packed down from multiple runs, it’s icy. Skull + ice = concussion
2. Even if you fall in powdery snow, you never know if there’s a rock or a log lurking just below the surface
3. Snowboard helmets are warmer than any hat or beanie
4. Snowboard helmets come with their own venting systems; it’s a lot easier to cool down than it is to warm up
5. A snowboarding helmet will your keep your mom from worrying about you so much
6. Many snowboard helmets are audio equipped, so you can listen to your favorite music music while you ride the chairlift
7. Modern snowboarding 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 steezy enough for you

XSportsProtective staff picks for snowboard helmets

One of our favorite (and best-selling) snowboard helmets is the Giro Seam snowboard helmet. It’s highly protective, very well vented, and surprisingly lightweight. It’s darn close to the perfect all-around snowboard helmet. Some other great features of the Giro snowboard helmet:

• ASTM F2040 and CE EN1077 Safety Certification for recreational snow sports
• Tough polycarbonate hardshell injected with the highest quality in-mold EPS foam liner
• Stack Vents developed to line up with the vents on the top of your goggles and draw out and release fog-inducing moisture that can get trapped behind your lenses
• Ten adjustable surround vents and two rear vents to let air flow out
• Thermostat vent system with one, flush-mounted rubberized slider for easy on-the-fly adjustment
• Washable X-Static liners to cushion your head and prevent static electricity build-up
• In Form Fit System with Outrigger arms and a rear adjustment wheel for perfect fit
• Earmuffs constructed specifically to accept any of Giro’s TuneUps audio devices (sold separately)
• Rear, snap-closed Goggle Retainer for easy on-off of your goggles

We’re also big fans of the low-profile, brimless Smith Optics Variant snowboard helmet. The Smith Variant gives you top-notch protection in an understated, aerodynamic design. Some great features of the Smith Variant snowboard helmet:

• Durable hybrid shell construction
• AirEvac 2 ventilation to prevent goggle fogging
• BOA fit system lets you adjust and go
• Low-profile regulator adjustable climate control allows you to modify the vents with gloves on
• 22 vents
• Washable X-Static liner to cushion your head and prevent static electricity build-up
• Snapfit Ear Pads are comfortable, warm, washable and offer easy headphone access
• Removable Goggle Lock
• Skullcandy Bluetooth and Twin-Tip Link phone/audio systems available (sold separately)

Have more questions about snowboard helmets?

If you need more information on how to choose a snowboarding helmet, see How to Choose a Snowboard Helmet in our Snowboard Learning Center. If you have a specific question about one of our snowboard helmets (or other snowboard protective gear), please call or email us. We’re here for you. Spend less time shopping and more time enjoying snowboarding – and life.