How to choose a ski helmet

You think wearing a helmet on your head when skiing is a burden, and the risks lurking around you will be geometrically amplified. The correct concept and practice should always put safety first, especially in the case that the protective measures of domestic snow resorts are not perfect and the quality and quantity of snow are not reassuring. The more popular helmets on the market are giro, leedom, briko, boeri, pro-tec, etc. Some big brands, such as BURTON, ROSSIGNOL, LAMAR and K2, have also introduced their own helmets. In terms of materials, lightweight impact-resistant materials such as EPS foam are widely used. How do consumers find the one they like from the dazzling display of goods? BOARDZONE suggests that you consider the following points. The first is to choose those professional and famous helmets. GIRO and LEEDOM are very popular in North America, and brands such as BRIKO, UVEX and BOERI are representatives of Europe. In terms of design, schools in North America and Europe are completely different. North American brands are similar to bicycle helmets, with many ventilation holes, light weight and comfort; European brands emphasize the protection function, and often have auxiliary equipment such as cheek protectors to choose from, more like motorcycle helmets. No matter what brand and appearance, products that have passed relevant certification are trustworthy. The United States and Europe have special certification standards for ski helmets, namely ASTM 2040 and CE UN 1077. Helmets that have passed these professional certifications can be purchased with confidence, while those products that have only passed the general certification need to be carefully selected and compared. Some skiers are wearing skateboard helmets and jumping around the snowfield. They look handsome and cool. As we all know, the impact strength of some ordinary skateboard helmets is only about 20% of that of professional ski helmets, which is not enough to ensure your safety. In addition, skateboarding helmets are also lacking in warmth. Skiers who have bought snow helmets know that foreigners have small heads, and the other is narrow from left to right and long from front to back. Some famous foreign helmets make people in China feel pain in their temples, which is as painful as torture, for fear of avoiding them. Who needs this "hoop curse"? The right thing to do is to try on various models in person in the store until you choose a helmet with the right size and shape. Different models of the same brand also have different shapes, and some of them are more suitable for China people, such as the VANDAL style of LEEDOM, which is wider left and right. In a word, trying on is the safest way.