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Ski Helmet Review

Wildhorn Drift Ski Helmet – Test and Review

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A lightweight, good-value ski helmet with adjustable vents and a very comfortable fit Manufacturer and Model: Wildhorn Outfitters DriftList Price: $64.99 Overall Score Construction8.5 Safety Features8.0 Comfort and Fit9.0 Warmth9.0 Ventilation8.5 Weight9.5 Summary The Wildhorn Drift ski helmet aims a little higher than most budget low end ski helmets. It uses more advanced polycarbonate in-mold … Read more

Outdoor Master Elk MIPS Ski Helmet – Test and Review

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Manufacturer and Model: Outdoor Master Elk MIPSList Price: $64.99 Summary The Outdoor Master Elk MIPS snow helmet is an entry level ski and snowboard helmet aimed at resort skiers and boarders. It has a PC hardshell, with EPS liner and MIPS for safety. The Elk is a warmer helmet with enough venting to keep you … Read more

Smith Nexus Ski Helmet – Test and Review

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Manufacturer and Model: Smith Optics NexusList Price: $325 Summary The Smith Nexus is the flagship helmet from Smith Optics. It is packed full of features and safety technology. It has MIPS and lots of Koroyd honeycomb. It is a very comfortable helmet to wear. The Nexus is one of the best ski helmets available today. … Read more

Smith Survey MIPS Ski Helmet with Visor – Test and Review

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Manufacturer and Model: Smith Survey MIPSList Price: $320-$350 Summary Helmet and visor combos are a new trend to hit the skiing world in the last few years. They offer a sleek integrated look. They are a better option than OTG goggles for many people that need to wear prescription glasses while skiing. The Smith Optics Survey MIPS … Read more

Outdoor Master Emerald Ski Helmet – Test and Review

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Comfortable and warm basic entry level ski helmet with adjustable vents and audio compatible ear pads. Manufacturer and Model: Outdoor Master EmeraldList Price: $64.99 Summary The Outdoor Master Emerald Ski Helmet is a basic entry level ski helmet with a few more features than most cheap budget ski helmets. It is a nice improvement over … Read more

Smith Maze MIPS Ski Helmet – Test and Review

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Manufacturer and Model: Smith Maze MIPSList Price: $125 The Smith Maze has been replaced by the Smith Method for winter 2023-2024. It is a very similar design except they have added Koroyd honeycomb energy absorber in place of some of the EPS foam. Summary The Smith Maze MIPS ski helmet is designed to be a … Read more

Oakley MOD5 Ski Helmet – Test and Review

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Oakley ski helmets have always looked a little different. You either love the style or hate it. The new Oakley MOD5 Snow helmet is a little more toned down but still uniquely Oakley in appearance. It has more subtle adjustable vents and a very comfortable fit and feel. Keep reading to get all the details … Read more

Smith Vantage MIPS Ski Helmet – Test and Review

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Manufacturer and Model: Smith Vantage MIPSList Price: $270 Summary The Smith Vantage MIPS ski helmet is one of the best high performance ski helmets out there. It no longer sits as the flagship in Smith Optic’s ski helmet range. It gives you an incredible feature list with 90% of what their top end Nexus gives … Read more

Outdoor Master Lazurite Snow Helmet – Test and Review

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The Outdoor Master Lazurite Ski and Snowboard helmet is their latest entry level helmet. It has some nice improvements over the very popular Outdoor Master Kelvin helmet with only a small price increase. The Lazurite has speaker compatible ear pads, in-mold construction, and a larger fit. Keep reading to get the full story on the … Read more

OutdoorMaster Diamond MIPS Ski Helmet – Test and Review

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The OutdoorMaster Diamond MIPS Ski Helmet is the latest offering from OutdoorMaster. It offers many upgrades from their very popular Kelvin helmet including MIPS. It still comes in at under $100. We got our hands on one to ski with this winter. Keep reading to find out how it performs. What we liked: What we … Read more