UPDATE: Check out the best snowboard helmets for 2015-2016 here

[series align=’left’]With helmets, fit is the watchword; what you’re looking for is the Goldilocks of lids. Too tight and it’ll be uncomfortable, too loose and it could slip during a crash. Once you have found the one that fits just right, take a look at the features. Does it have ventilation? Do you have a choice of wearing your goggles either over the top or underneath? Do the earpads come off, making it more suitable for warmer conditions? And last (but by no means least), what safety standards does it meet?

Most lids will have a sticker with its ”Conformité Européenne” (aka CE) rating, proving that it’s met certain EU standards, but it’s always worth double-checking in case the one you like the look of isn’t fit for purpose – better to find that out before you buy, rather than when you take that slam.

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