Ski Helmets

View ski and snowboard helmets from the world's leading brands, such as Sweet, Smith, Bern, Roxy and Quiksilver . For more information and advice please see our Helmet Guide.

When choosing a ski helmet, it is worth considering the following features. We have certainly tried to focus on these areas when constructing our range of ski helmets.

Ventilation
If you plan to ski in warm spring conditions and if you tend to work up a sweat, consider a helmet with good ventilation that will provide airflow and thus add to your overall comfort. Non-ventilated helmets restrict airflow and are generally preferable for wet, snowy, or extremely cold conditions. A number of the ski helmets we offer incorporate adjustable vents, so you can match the conditions. For example, the incredibly popular Smith Variant Brim.

Goggle Clips
All of our helmets have clips on the back of the helmet to accomodate your ski goggles and secure them in place.

Adjustable Fit Systems
Either using 'wheels' or 'slide' settings, these allow you to perfect the fit of your ski helmet for you head. They are ideal on children's ski helmets, as they allow for the head to grow, without compromising your child's safety. Good examples include the Giro elmets or some of the premium Smith helmets.

Certification
All ski helmets offered by RxSport (except for the Bern Hard Hats, which utilise Brock foam) comply with one of two standard systems:
•Common European Norm (CEN) and this is the European ski helmet standard. CEN 1077 was issued in 1996.   
•American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), all helmets must show that they have reached standard F2040.

EPS: Expanded PolyStyrene
Very effective in absorbing impact, as the cell walls in the foam crush on impact and slow the head down gradually. This is found in the vast majority of our ski helmets, and is designed to protect against one hard impact (hence why we recommend replacing your helmet after a crash).

EPP: Expanded PolyPropylene
More expensive than EPS foam, EPP is often referred to as multi-impact foam. Whilst EPP is a crushable foam, it has a higher ‘memory’ than EPS which allows it to return to is shape after impact. Even still, we recommend replacing the helmet after a severe blow. EPP can be found on helmets by Sweet Protection.

Brock
Found on Bern's Hard Hats, Brock is a new multiple-impact option in action sport head protection. As such it has yet to pass the standards discussed below. Brock foam is lighter weight and more comfortable than regular foam. It is breathable, and allows air to circulate through the foam and out of the lid. It sucks moitsture from your skin, keeping you cool and dry.

Guaranteed Protection?
Helmets cannot offer a 100% guarantee in a high speed or head on collision. However, you can maximise their protection by making sure they fit correctly before use. Skiers or boarders wearing helmets must not consider themselves to be invincible!

Helmet Fitting
The most important consideration when purchasing a helmet is the fit. If a helmet doesnt fit correctly, it may not perform properly in the event of an accident.

Measuring
Helmet sizing is very simple. To measure, wrap a tape measure around your head, just above the eyebrows to gain the circumference of your head. This measurement should be in centimetres, and this is your helmet size.

For Kids it is very important to not add too much to account for growth. A helmet that is too loose is not going to be safe and can actually be dangerous. Kids' heads grow relatively slow so it is better to get one that fits. The only time you may want to go for a slightly larger one is if their head is right in-between sizes. Then you can select the larger size.

For a full guide, including what to do when you receive your helmet, please see our Helmet Fitting Guide.