Ski helmet

Ski helmets keep you alive

Alpinstore offers a wide range of racing/all-mountain ski helmets for men, women and children. Even though ski helmets are being worn more and more frequently these days, many people still wonder whether they really protect them at all? We tell you more...

At Alpinstore we offer the best ski helmets for men but also ski helmets in feminine designs, and colorful designer ski helmets for kids!

Ski helmets protect you

Winters come and go, and the number of people hitting the slopes increases every year. Although the use of ski helmets is on the increase, they are increasingly recommended by professionals, who themselves wear them. Ski helmets protect you from serious injuries, such as blows to the back of the neck. You'll be able to choose the ski helmet you want, as we have different models to choose from: a ski helmet with a visor? Or would you prefer a visorless ski helmet so you can put on your own ski mask?

Just because you're wearing a ski helmet doesn't mean you're untouchable! A false sense of security can lead to riskier behavior on the slopes. Although ski helmets can prevent many injuries, they are not magic and can leave traumas in the event of impact. Obviously, these shocks will be less violent than if you were to hurtle down the slopes without this protection.

Good reasons to wear a ski helmet :

- Protection: protect your head in the event of a fall

- Safety: to reduce impact-related injuries

- Comfort: keeps your head warm and dry

- Adaptable to all: there are adjustable helmets, designed for women and men as well as children.

Alpinstore offers helmets to suit all styles and budgets, with lower prices to be found at Cairn, which offers stylish helmets and maximum protection. For adventurers looking for sober design and the best technology, top-of-the-range brand POC offers everything you need. To take on the slopes with confidence, opt for the quality of Julbo helmets.

The composition of a ski helmet

The different parts :

- Tightening: The tightening straps on each side of the helmet meet below your chin, ensuring that the helmet stays firmly on your head. Often awkward, these straps have been improved with a little protection to prevent chafing and therefore irritation.

- Size adjustment: Today's helmets increasingly come with a tightening knob (Click to Fit, for example), located at the back of your head. This is very effective, providing optimum comfort with a helmet perfectly adjusted to your head size, but also incredible safety since the helmet will stay in place, even in the event of a fall.

- Earpieces: Ski helmet earpieces can be hard or soft. Designed for comfort and optimum safety, they cover the entire contour of your ears and extend down to the bottom of your cheeks. Don't worry, you'll hear everything those around you say! These earpieces are sometimes designed with a Bluetooth system, so you can make or receive calls wherever you are.

- The shell: The shell is the most important part of the headset, protecting you in the event of impact. Often ventilated for optimum comfort, there are different types to choose from. Your choice will obviously depend on the design, but also on the ventilation system and the technologies used, for your safety.

- Mask attachment: All models feature a system designed into the back of your helmet to hold your mask in place, whether it's over your eyes or on your head. Easy to use, this little accessory will make you the happiest skier.

The different technologies :

It's important to be aware of the technologies that can be used in the manufacture of ski helmets. Here are the three most common technologies on the market today:

- In Mold system: combines two helmet layers to save weight. The absolute advantage of this system is the lightness of the all-mountain ski helmet.

- MIPS system: this technology reduces the force of impact on your brain. In the event of an impact or fall, the ski helmet absorbs the shock with a slight rotation of the shell. This system causes the skull to slide along the shell to prevent the brain from banging against the skull.

- Koroyd system: This material absorbs energy on impact. This system increases air intake without compromising protection. Racing/all-mountain helmets with the Koryod system are lightweight yet durable.

How to choose a ski helmet?

An all-mountain ski helmet is an essential piece of equipment. That's why it's so important to choose the right one. Here, Alpinstore explains the main features of a ski helmet:

- Its size: which is often adjustable, allows you to personalize your helmet and therefore offer optimal comfort. Once fitted, the helmet should not move. If it does, tighten it using the chin strap or the knob at the back of your head. You can also tell the difference between women's and men's ski helmets, as sizes often range from 55 to 58. As for men's ski helmets, the size is above 58.

- Weight : most models have a classic cut, weighing less than 550g, which seems reasonable in terms of weight.

- Earpieces: soft or hard earpieces? the choice is simple, since it depends on what you want. Go for hard earpieces for optimum protection; go for soft earpieces for incredible comfort.

- Ventilation: It's very hot when you're concentrating hard. So it's important to have a helmet with sufficient ventilation to avoid sweating. Depending on the openings in the helmet shell, ventilation will be more or less intense.

You can also find a wide choice of of helmets with visors for maximum comfort on the slopes.

Our ski helmet brands Cébé, Bollé, Cairn, Giro, Julbo, K2, Marker, Oakley, Poc, Rossignol, Scott and Smith promise to meet your needs. We warn you: the designs, colors and incredible options are all there ...