Especially when fitting a helmet

• Helmets are sized by their exterior shell size; Small, Medium, Large, etc.
• Measure your head with a soft tape measure or a string and use our Helmet Sizing Chart 
• To customize the fit use the movable fit pads supplied with the helmet. The higher-end helmets may use a rotary dial system.

A proper fitting helmet should rest on the top of your head. It should sit down onto your forehead, just above the eyebrows. There should be just enough room to slip on a pair of goggles or sunglasses.   

 

A good way to judge a proper fit is to:

1. Put on your helmet and snug the dial system if you have it.
2. The chin strap should be snug enough to get 1-2 fingers through at the throat.
3. Now shake your head rapidly from side to side as if you are saying "No".

If your helmet moves on you head, it is too loose. You either need to add more padding or get a smaller size. If your helmet is too tight, you need to remove some of the removable padding or get a larger size. Never carve out part of the EPS foam liner. The helmet will not be able to protect you as it should.

If All helmets meet safety regulations, why such a price difference?

• Helmet construction: In-mold vs Hard-shell 
• Vents; how many & type
• Fit system: pads vs dial
• Liner

As helmets become more accepted with skiers and boarders, helmet manufactures are making improvements. Besides the obvious cosmetics, options are now offered in better fitting methods, better venting systems and better lining material. The higher-end helmet liners now have anti-microbial material to combat mildew and odor, material that is wicking to control moisture, and even have fibers built in to help regulate heat.

 

The newest improvement is in the venting. Helmet users were always impaired with goggles fogging. Manufacturers now have added vents at the front of the helmet to assist air flow to the goggles. Yeah!!

 

So it all boils down to your budget. Will you be happy with a basic helmet? Or, will you justify the higher-end and get the bells and whistles? After all, you will be wearing this helmet for several years.

 

Alpine Accessories is here to help. October is our ... 

STORE GRAND OPENING SALE!!  

(You probably noticed some of our Specials along the side panel here.)       Check out all of your helmet choices    

 

And as always, if you have any questions about our products, just send us an email. We're happy to help at:  

customer-service@alpineaccessories.com    

 

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