Question regarding helmets

[Pandita]

I have gotten back into skiing and am getting back to my high school level which was black diamonds. I thnk I probably should now invest in a helmet, but don't know anything about type, size or anyhthing. I ski at Seven Springs in PA and will now be taking a yearly trip to UT. I ski mainly the blues and occasional black at seven springs and was able to ski the blues in Alta with the occasional black

 

[Robyn]

The key is to make sure that it's approved for snow sports (so don't wear a cycling helmet) and that it fits you. It should fit with very little movement when you shake your head when it is unbuckled. Everyone's head is different so you need to try them on. I prefer ones with switches that adjust the vents on the fly. Some brands to look at are Giro, Boeri, Soloman and I'm sure others I'm not thinking of right now. I ski in a Giro G10 and when that one is ready for replacement I'll likely get a Giro Fuse.

 

[pinto]

The key is to make sure that it's approved for snow sports (so don't wear a cycling helmet) and that it fits you. It should fit with very little movement when you shake your head when it is unbuckled. Everyone's head is different so you need to try them on. I prefer ones with switches that adjust the vents on the fly. Some brands to look at are Giro, Boeri, Soloman and I'm sure others I'm not thinking of right now. I ski in a Giro G10 and when that one is ready for replacement I'll likely get a Giro Fuse.

Just for emphasis.

 

[Robyn]

Just for emphasis.

:D

 

[geargrrl]

The key is to make sure that it's approved for snow sports (so don't wear a cycling helmet) and that it fits you. It should fit with very little movement when you shake your head when it is unbuckled. Everyone's head is different so you need to try them on. I prefer ones with switches that adjust the vents on the fly. Some brands to look at are Giro, Boeri, Soloman and I'm sure others I'm not thinking of right now. I ski in a Giro G10 and when that one is ready for replacement I'll likely get a Giro Fuse.

yeah, you don't want side to side or front to back "slop".

 

[Kano]

because your nose will hurt when you turn your head.

Karen in Boise

 

[volklgirl]

A helmet is properly fitted when it fits snugly on your head with little movement when unbuckled, there's no pressure points, and your eyebrows move with the helmet if it is tipped forward and backward by hand. A really, really well fitted helmet should actually stay on your head while it's unbuckled if you bend over forward and shake your head.