Do you love winter sports and never miss an opportunity to hit the slopes riding your snowboard?
Don't forget that safety is very important and that you have to buy the right accessories before you start.
Among them, the snowboard helmet.
Thanks to it, you will be protected against the possible consequences of a bad fall.
We see it more and more on the ski or snowboard slopes, and its use has even been multiplied by 3 in the last 15 years.
If it is possible to rent it at the station, you can also buy one that will be uniquely yours.
You will be sure that it is your size and that it is in good condition.
You can find them in all styles and at all prices.
Our selection :
Helmet Dusk, Cebe
Bow Full helmet, Cebe
Bridge Hybrid 700 M Helmet, Wanabee
Pioneer LT Access Helmet, Salomon
Helmet Hmlt 600 Visor, Uvex
Gamma Visor Photochromic W Helmet, Cairn
Helmet Dusk, Cebe
Amazon
€59.36
SEE
Snowboard in the best conditions with this Dusk unisex adult helmet from Cebe.
It comes with a fixing allowing you to hang your mask.
The passive ventilation system offers good ventilation and the ABS shell absorbs shocks well.
The adjustment is made easily for optimal protection.
You can remove the ear cups, same with the lining which is also washable.
Attachment for the mask
Passive ventilation system
ABS shell
Optimum fit
Removable earpads
Removable and washable liner
Bow Full helmet, Cebe
Go Sports
€39.99
SEE
You will be easily spotted on the ski and snowboard slopes thanks to this helmet from the Cebe brand with its very showy colour.
It is affordable and its ABS shell absorbs shocks well.
The ear cups are removable if you don't prefer to have them.
The inner liners are also removable so you can wash them as needed.
Price
ABS shell
Removable earpads
Removable and washable liners
Passive ventilation
Small size
Bridge Hybrid 700 M Helmet, Wanabee
Go Sports
59.99
SEE
Gentlemen, hit the slopes in the best conditions by choosing this men's helmet from the Wanabee brand.
It has an ESP cap, as well as an ABS shell to absorb as much shock as possible when needed.
You can easily make adjustments, especially in terms of size.
The vents are also adjustable according to the temperature and your chilliness.
ESP shell
ABS shell
Easy settings
Adjustable vents
Pioneer LT Access Helmet, Salomon
Go Sports
€79.99
SEE
Amazon
€70.38
SEE
Man or woman, everyone can use this unisex Pioneer LT Access helmet from Salomon by choosing the appropriate size.
Adjustments are easy and this winter sports helmet is very comfortable.
It's also lightweight, so it won't weigh you down too much.
Ear pads protect you from the cold, but they do not reduce hearing.
Mixed
Easy adjustment
Comfort
Light
Preserve hearing
Helmet Hmlt 600 Visor, Uvex
Amazon
€209.28
SEE
Fnac
€281.98
SEE
Enjoy the softness of this Hmlt 600 Visor unisex adult helmet from Uvex.
It has an integrated visor to protect your eyes from the sun and the wind.
With its very soft lining, it offers great comfort.
The settings are very precise to best fit your skull.
The vents prevent you from overheating and sweating.
Integrated visor
Great comfort
Candy
Settings
Aeration
Price
Gamma Visor Photochromic W Helmet, Cairn
Go Sports
€189.99
SEE
Be perfectly protected with this Gamma Visor Photochromic W unisex helmet from Cairn.
In addition to the helmet, it is equipped with a visor that relieves your eyes in strong winds or if there is a lot of sun.
This helmet offers good ventilation and is lightweight.
Another advantage is that the inner lining is removable for easy cleaning.
Mixed
Integrated visor
Aeration
Light
Removable liner
Price
Do you have to wear a helmet to snowboard?
The first question everyone asks when choosing their equipment for snowboarding: is the helmet mandatory?
Well the answer will depend on the country where you snowboard, but also on your age.
Indeed, in some stations in Nova Scotia, a Province of Canada, it is mandatory.
In Italy, for example, it is required for children and adolescents up to the age of 14, while in France it is highly recommended.
In some ski schools, children are even required to wear it.
As you will have understood, this enthusiasm for the helmet is explained for security reasons.
A snowboard helmet will protect the skull in the event of a fall, the snow can be very hard on certain slopes, the same if there is contact with a fir tree or rocks,
but also in the event of a collision with another skier or snowboarder.
You can pick up a lot of speed on a snow or ski slope, and the consequences of a shock can be dramatic.
Besides safety, a snowboard helmet will keep you warm.
On the slopes, and even on the ski lifts which are often very high up, it can quickly get very cold.
If a hat protects well against this cold, during the descents, you can lose it.
The helmet will stay in place.
Note also that the two should not be combined.
Your snowboard helmet should fit snugly and fit your head size.
A cap will add bulk and reduce the effectiveness of your helmet.
In addition, it is not necessarily very comfortable.
If you do not have a helmet, know that it is very easy to find in the trade.
If you prefer, you can rent one when you rent your snowboard and boots.
How to choose the size of your snowboard helmet?
If you want your snowboard helmet to be really effective when you use it, it is essential that it is in your size.
To know which size to choose, you must take measurements of your skull.
To do this, take a soft tape measure and use it to go around your head.
You have to position it above your eyebrows and make sure that your hair does not distort the measurement too much.
If you don't have a tape measure, take some string and measure the size obtained using a ruler or a rigid tape measure.
The good news is that most snowboard helmet manufacturers use centimeters to size their products, so you won't have a hard time figuring it out.
If it is indicated with letters like S, M or L,
Note that you should change your snowboard helmet every 3 to 5 years.
After a while, the foam inside hardens and becomes brittle.
It therefore no longer protects you effectively and the helmet then greatly loses its usefulness and safety.
