Oakley MOD1 Pro
SIZE: S/M/L/XL
PRICE: £127 / €150
New for this winter, Oakley’s given their classic skate-style inspired MOD1 helmet a facelift by introducing the Oakley MOD1 Pro helmet to the line. The Pro version has been enhanced with a dent-resistant Dura-Matter construction, Oakley’s most robust construction method to this date, offering the highest level of durability while keeping the same low-profile design as the classic MOD1 helmet.
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Anon Merak WaveCel Helmet
SIZE: S, M, L, XL
PRICE:€320
For Winter 21/22 Anon introduces a whole new collection, including the Merak WaveCel Helmet that is made with the new WaveCel helmet material and weighs only 480g.
The new Merak WaveCel technology works like a network of hundreds of interconnected shock absorbers connecting the head and the outer shell of the helmet. This helps to distribute the impact energy through the network of cells and to absorb impact forces like the crumple zone of a car. By flexing and gliding, WaveCel also helps to divert rotational forces.
The Merak WaveCel helmet is fully loaded with 19 ventilation channels, WaveCel protection and a 360 BOA Fit System that offers a quick, adjustable fit. On top of that, the Fidlock magnetic helmet strap buckle allows for easy one-hand operation even with gloves on.
For added comfort, a Polartec Power Grid fleece liner has been placed inside the helmet while the ear pads maintain quick-drying warmth, providing for a comfortable ride throughout the whole day.
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Giro Jackson MIPS
SIZE: S, M, L, XL
PRICE: €170 / $180
The discrete design of the Jackson helmet is where its strengths lie. With subtle lines for style and a slight brim, this helmet is at home anywhere you take it.
By introducing the “Passive Aggressive” venting system, a design inspired by the aerodynamic airflow lines of high-end auto design, Giro is making sure that you get the right amount of airflow to keep your head cool. The discrete, yet powerful system effectively manages airflow and temperature while in motion or standing still.
Compatible with all Giro Goggles, the Jackson features MIPS technology for improved safety and security. You can also adjust the fit of the helmet with the “In FormTM 2 Fit System”, allowing it to sit tightly against your skull.
Available at 400G (size M), the Jackson also features Polartec padding, a removable goggle retainer and removable ear pads.
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Giro Terra MIPS
SIZE: S, M
PRICE: €170 / $180
Giro’s women’s equivalent of the Jackson MIPS helmet. All the same features, safety performance and lightweigh comfort, but built around women’s specific sizes and colourways.
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Giro Emerge Spherical
SIZE: S, M, L
PRICE: €150
Designed with freestyle riding in mind, the Emerge Spherical helmet fits right in at the snowpark with its sleek and stealthy silhouette. Designed for anything from jump sessions to fresh tracks and urban riding, this is a lightweight, low-profile option with world-class protection.
But it isn’t just about the look, as you’ll find the highly refined Spherical Technology powered by MIPS under the shell for added safety. The technology reduces rotational energy during certain impacts, meaning maximum protection no matter at what angle you hit your head.
The technology also features two layers of impact-reducing EPP foam that aid in reducing high- and low-energy impacts that are often inevitable in freestyle riding.
Featuring ventilation on the top, above the goggles and on the removable ear pads, Giro’s making sure there’s that extra breeze when needed whilst also making sure the goggles won’t foam up.
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Giro Envi Spherical (W)
SIZE: S, M
PRICE: €250
Giro’s lightest and best-equipped women’s backcountry helmet, the Envi Spherical. Made for epic backcountry touring, as well as for fresh corduroy, this lightweight (400G size M) helmet is worth the money.
Comfort and durability are where the Spehrical’s strengths lie. The extremely lightweight construction makes you forget you’re even wearing a helmet, allowing you to focus more on the turns and hike back up without being weighed down.
For added safety, the helmet also features Spherical Technology powered by MIPS, which aids in the reduction of rotational energy during certain impacts (meaning the maximum level of protection no matter what angle your head hits the slope).
When things start to heat up, the stack ventilation and thermostat control take over thus making it easier to control the temperature and not overheat. The padded ear pads can also be removed, which may become a valid option especially in springtime.
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Oakley Mod1
SIZE: S, M, L, XL
PRICE: £81 / €100
With a lightweight and low-profile design, Oakley’s MOD1 helmet is a solid choice if looking for a classic skate-style helmet to keep the head safe without looking too chunky.
Sometimes simplicity is key, and a good helmet doesn’t need all the latest features. With MIPS integration, a low friction layer designed to reduce rotational motion transferred to the brain during an impact, the MOD1 has plenty enough tech to keep the skull safe inside it.
The BOA 360 fit system helps to deliver an exact fit, while the Fidlock buckle system lets you fasten the helmet even with gloves on.
This helmet is available in three fits: standard, Asian and youth.
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Oakley Mod3
SIZE: S, M, L, XL
PRICE: £136 / €160
What tells the Oakley MOD3 apart is the adjustable ventilation system that allows the riders to dial in helmet ventilation perfect for them at any given moment.
The vents allow for hot air to rapidly escape out the top of the helmet when hot, and when temperatures turn, one can simply go ahead and close the vents to keep the head warm and dry.
Designed with all-mountain versatility in mind, the MOD3 delivers high levels of both comfort and protection. The BOA 360 system allows for the helmet to fit perfectly around the head which also makes it more secure, while the MIPS technology protects the head from the inside.
Oakley’s MOD3 helmet also comes with an MBS, Modular Brim System, meaning you can decide if you want to ride with a brim or no brim without jeopardizing goggle integration
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Shred Notion Noshock
SIZE: S, M, L
PRICE: €200 / $200
Lightweight and durable, SHRED’s flagship Notion NoShoch Helmet comes in a clean design with plenty of tech underneath the shell and loads of vents for added ventilation.
Equipped with SHRED’s Smart Impact Protection System, the Notion NoShock helmet pairs up SHRED.’s rotational energy system with the Slytech Shock Absorption.
RES, the rotational energy system, is a patent-pending technology that manages the effects of rotational accelerations to the head on impact by allowing a relative movement between the helmet and the head through the use of thin, multi-directional absorption units made with an elastic layer.
Combined with SHRED.’s patented solution to increase linear impact energy dissipation with the Slytech Shock Absorption, you’ve got yourself a shock-proof helmet that does everything in its power to protect the head.
As for ventilation, there’s plenty to keep the head cool too, including an anti-microbial technology to provide permanent odour protection. To top things up, the helmet is also equipped with a RECCO reflector that enables rescue professionals to search for you in the event of an avalanche.
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Smith Vantage Men & Womens
SIZE: S, M, L, XL (Only Men)
PRICE: £220 / €230
Lightweight and tough, the Smith Vantage and Vantage women’s helmet are designed for dedicated riders looking for something to keep them comfy and safe all season long.
Loaded with tech, the Vantage helmets come with Zonal Koroyd technology, a lightweight, energy-absorbing and ventilated impact protection. To top things up, the MIPS Brain Protection System adds further to your safety as it reduces rotational forces caused by angled impacts to the head.
Thanks to the BOA 360 Fit System, you can also micro-adjust the size around the head with the turn of dial, making the helmet more firm fitted for increased safety.
For added breathability, the helmet includes 21 vents with dual adjustability that lets you fine-tune airflow to meet the conditions. And, when things really start to heat up, the audio-chip compatible ear pads can be removed. However, if starting to feel sweaty, the antimicrobial lining fights odours, leaving you smell-free.
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Sandbox Classic Snow 2.0
SIZE: S, M, L(Men’s Only)
PRICE: £125
Known for their classic peaked snowboard helmet shapes, Sandbox knows how to deliver safe helmets that stand out on the piste. This unisex Classic Snow 2.0 helmet is definitely value for money.
Comfort and function are what the Classic Snow 2.0 Helmet is all about. There’s venting both at the front of the helmet as well as a goggle compatible venting under the peak of the helmet. This makes for a much more comfortable ride as the helmet doesn’t cause the goggles to fog up. On top of that, the two vents link up to internal channels in the helmet that draw air through its shell and out of two vents at the back.
If you’re one to put their tunes in while riding, the removable audio compatible ear pads will be like the icing on the cake. Removing the ear pads will also come in handy for the warmer days, as well as the removable lining.
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