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Ski Helmets

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Guide

Ski Helmets

Look for EN 1077 first; Class B is enough on piste. Then decide on visor or goggles, rotational protection such as MIPS and adjustable vents.

Key points

Your helmet must meet EN 1077; Class B is enough on piste.
Size is your head circumference in cm; most models are unisex.
Wear prescription glasses? A visor helmet fits over them.
Replace your helmet after any hard fall, even without visible damage.

Buying advice

Which ski helmet fits you?

Compare use, fit and features step by step.

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Which ski helmet for which use?

Use	What matters	Your helmet
Piste	What mattersOne helmet for everything, free choice of goggles	Your helmetGoggle-compatible helmet, Class B
Piste with glasses	What mattersThe visor sits in front of your glasses and flips up on the lift	Your helmetVisor helmet
Ski touring	What mattersLow weight, plenty of ventilation on the climb	Your helmetTouring helmet to EN 1077 and EN 12492
Kids	What mattersRe-measure head circumference every season	Your helmetKids' ski helmet with a dial

What to check before you buy

Question	In short	Why
Which standard should a ski helmet meet?	In shortEN 1077	WhyEN 1077. In the impact test the helmet hits an anvil at 5.42 m/s, roughly 20 km/h, also at −25 °C. The headform may register no more than 250 times the acceleration of gravity.
Class A or Class B?	In shortB is fine on piste	WhyClass B is enough for piste days and lets in more air and sound. Class A covers more of the head and has to withstand a pointed striker dropped from 750 mm, Class B from 375 mm.
Is MIPS worth having in a ski helmet?	In short10–15 mm of slip	WhyYes, if the helmet fits just as well with it. The low-friction layer lets your head slide 10–15 mm inside the helmet in an angled impact, to cut rotational motion. Added weight per Mips: 20–45 g.
Visor helmet or goggles?	In shortGlasses? Go visor	WhyIf you wear prescription glasses, pick a visor helmet: the visor sits in front of them and flips up on the lift. Goggles keep you flexible. Swap the lens or the whole goggle and keep the helmet.

Frequently asked questions

When should I replace my ski helmet?

After any hard fall or blow, even if you can see no damage. EN 1077 says so. Otherwise follow the manufacturer's guidance: Uvex gives three to five years from first use and no more than eight years from the date of manufacture.

Can I ski in a cycling helmet?

No. A cycling helmet is certified to EN 1078, the cycling standard. The ski helmet standard EN 1077 tests impact absorption at −25 °C and penetration by a pointed striker, standing in for a pole tip or branch. On Italian pistes an EN 1077 helmet is mandatory.

Can I wear a hat under my ski helmet?

A thin balaclava, yes. A thick woolly hat, no. The helmet should grip your head or it will shift. If you feel the cold, close the vents first and pull a neck tube over your chin.

How do I find the right size?

Run a tape measure around your head one to two fingers above your eyebrows and above your ears. That figure in centimetres is your size. The dial at the back only fine-tunes the fit. With the chin strap undone, the helmet should not move when you shake your head.

Do I have to wear a helmet?

It depends on where you ski. Italy has required a certified helmet for everyone on the piste since 1 November 2025. Poland requires one up to the age of 16, Slovenia up to 14, and seven of Austria’s nine provinces for under-15s. Germany, France and Switzerland have no such law.