Adult and children's ski helmets
Our selection of ski helmets brings together winter sports helmets: Cairn Android and Electron, with or without visor, Head Compact, Cinema, Radar and Team SL, POC Skull Dura edition Marco Odermatt, Super Skull and Levator Mips, Sweet Protection Volata Mips, Smith Rodeo, Vola Sentinel, Uvex Monte, Pit Viper Brainstorm Mips, and children’s helmets Head and Cairn.
The essential protection on the slopes.
A reflex on the slopes
The helmet has become essential on the slopes in just a few years: it protects against head injuries during falls, collisions, or contact with trees or barriers. It is highly recommended for everyone and mandatory in competitions, and often required for children's ski lessons. A ski helmet meets the European standard EN 1077, and consists of a rigid shell that distributes impacts and an inner foam that absorbs them.
Other accessories
Winter sports accessories also come as follows:
All accessories can be found on the accessories page.
Visor and Mips
The helmet with an integrated visor, like the Cairn Electron Visor and Android Visor, a French mountain brand, replaces goggles: the visor flips down in front of the eyes and can be raised onto the helmet, which is handy for glasses wearers. The Mips system, as found on the POC Levator, the Sweet Protection Volata, or the Pit Viper Brainstorm, is an inner layer that slides slightly during an oblique impact, reducing the rotational forces transmitted to the brain. The POC Skull Dura, in the special edition of Swiss champion Marco Odermatt, and the Head Team SL are designed for racing.
Size, kids, and replacement
A helmet is chosen based on your head circumference, measured above the eyebrows, and adjusted using a dial at the back: it should fit firmly without moving when you shake your head, without compressing. Check its compatibility with your goggles, ensuring no gap between the two on the forehead. For children, Head Maja and Mojo and the Cairn Android kids' models adapt to their growth. After a significant impact, even with no visible damage, replace the helmet: the compressed foam no longer absorbs shocks. The Head Compact and Cinema, versatile options, are suitable for recreational skiing.
Good deals
Good bargains can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24h are prepared and sent out in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a steady order: Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.
Frequently asked questions
How to measure your head to choose a ski helmet?
Wrap a tape measure around your head, one finger above your eyebrows and at the widest part at the back of your skull. Match this head size to the brand's guide, then fine-tune the fit with the dial.
What ski helmet to choose if you wear glasses?
A helmet with an integrated visor, like the Cairn or Head models, flips down over your glasses. Otherwise, choose a compatible mask and ensure the shell doesn't press on the temples.
Why does my ski helmet stick?
The coating on certain shells and the inner foams degrade with sweat, heat, and time. A helmet that sticks is often getting old: clean it and consider replacing it.
How to clean the inside of a ski helmet?
Remove the inner foams and neck gaiter if they are removable, and wash them by hand in warm soapy water. Wipe the shell with a damp cloth, without solvent, and let it dry away from a radiator.
Is a ski helmet suitable for ski touring?
For touring, look for a lightweight and well-ventilated helmet since you sweat a lot on the way up. Some models are certified for both skiing and mountaineering, which is a real plus in the mountains.
