Alpine Ski Helmets
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Retrospec Comstock Kids' Ski & Snowboard Helmet
$64.99
Salomon Driver Pro Sigma MIPS Unisex Helmet 2027
$399.95
Alpine Ski Helmets FAQ
Wrap a soft tape around the widest part of your head, about 1–2.5 cm above your eyebrows and just over your ears, and read it in centimetres. Match that to the chart for the exact model, because sizes differ by brand (an adult Medium is 55–59 cm at Smith and Atomic but 56–59 cm at Salomon). It should feel snug but not tight, and the fit dial shouldn't be maxed out either way.
MIPS is a thin low-friction layer inside the helmet that lets your head move 10–15 mm relative to the shell in an angled impact, reducing the rotational force that reaches your brain. No brand says it's required, and Salomon notes it's mainly found on higher-end models; Atomic uses its own AMID system instead.
Replace it after any crash or significant hit, even if it looks fine, because the protective foam crushes to absorb the impact. Otherwise Smith and Salomon suggest about five years of use, and Smith adds a limit of 10 years from the manufacture date printed inside the helmet.
Look for no gap between the top of the goggle frame and the helmet brim, with the goggle following the helmet's curve; a gap lets in cold air and snow and causes fogging. Same-brand pairs are designed to match, but the surest test is to try them on together in store.
Look for EN 1077, the European standard, or ASTM F2040, the North American standard, on the helmet's label. Our ski helmet buying guide covers fit and features in more detail.