What snow helmets do pro shops recommend for 2024-2025?

In recent years, the number of skiers and snowboarders wearing helmets on snowy mountains has increased dramatically. The staff at pro shops have a good grasp of quality, having looked across a wide range of brands, tested them out on the snow, and gathered feedback from users. So, we asked them to tell us which helmets they highly recommend from the new 2024-2025 models

Bern | MACON 2.0

◆Official website／ https://www.yts-store.com/c/bern

It's not only lightweight, but also has a great fit that covers your head! The design is also great!
And best of all, you can choose from attachments for summer and winter to suit various players! From the winter season to the off-season training season, all you need is this "MACON 2.0"!

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GIRO | JACKSON MIPS

◆Official website: http://giro-japan.com/

While adopting the MIPS safety system, this helmet is reasonably priced and available in six colors and four sizes. It's ultra-lightweight and well-balanced, making it a helmet we hope many customers, both men and women, will use

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K2 | STASH

◆Official website: https://elevateoutdoorcollective.com/

The appeal of this "STASH" helmet is its lightness. You can really feel that when you actually hold it, so please try it on. Helmets are worn for long periods of time at ski resorts and in the mountains. If they are heavy, they put strain on your head and neck and cause fatigue. If you feel that helmets are too heavy, I would definitely recommend giving this "STASH" a try

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POC ｜OBEX WF MIPS

◆Official website: https://www.full-marks.com/poc/

The WF (wide fit) makes it easy to fit the head shape of Japanese people, and the MIPS technology helps to reduce impact to the brain in the event of a fall

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POC｜FORNIX MIPS POW JJ

◆Official website: https://www.full-marks.com/poc/

This model was developed in collaboration with freeride legend Jeremy Jones, with a portion of the proceeds donated to POW (Project Our Winter). The FORNIX is lightweight at just 420g, and features Mips and an Aramid Bridge Concept for superior safety. Featuring the POW logo and exclusive POW colors, it's the perfect helmet for skiers and snowboarders who support POW's activities

The EPS liner effectively absorbs strong impacts, while the durable PC shell disperses shocks, significantly reducing the negative risks in backcountry riding. Of course, it also features Mips technology to protect the brain from rotational impacts, and it's lightweight and fits well. Its slim, matte color scheme makes it look really cool

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SMITH | METHOD PRO

◆Official website: https://smithjapan.co.jp/

The "METHOD PRO" is an upgraded version of the popular SMITH "METHOD," known for its lightweight design and comfortable fit. The key upgrade is the addition of a dial adjuster, which wasn't previously available! Many people have expressed their wish for a dial adjuster, and now it's included, making adjustments incredibly easy. The

chin strap buckle, previously a push-in type that locked with a snap, now features a Fidlock magnetic system. This magnetic system slides back and forth to remove, and the magnetic system automatically locks the parts together when you put them back on. It's incredibly easy to remove, even when wearing ski gloves. Not only is it lightweight, but all colors come in an Asian fit, making it incredibly comfortable to wear!

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SMITH ｜MISSION

◆Official website: https://smithjapan.co.jp/

Featuring lightweight yet durable in-mold construction, colloidal panels to absorb shock in the impact zones most susceptible to impact in the event of a fall, and MIPS technology to reduce brain damage, this helmet is built without compromise when it comes to safety. Furthermore, retractable ventilation keeps the helmet comfortable and prevents stuffiness. Choose from Asian-fit colors like matte black, matte navy, and matte slate, which should suit most Japanese riders. It's not bulky and fits comfortably.

This highly balanced model is also reasonably priced. The women's Mirage model appears to have been unified with the Mission model this year, but it's available starting with Asia S size, so there's no problem.

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Sweet Protection ｜ Adapter Mips

◆Official website／ https://sputnikshop.jp/pages/sweetprotection-toppage

This model is suitable for a wider range of users. It is lighter than the existing "Switcher Mips" and wider than the existing model, making it highly recommended for users who have given up on trying it because it didn't fit their head shape. The price is also more reasonable than other Mips models, which is a reassuring point for Sweet Protection entry-level users

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UVEX | Levitate MIPS

◆Official website: http://www.uvex-sports.jp/uvex/index/

This new model from uvex, a manufacturer with a proven track record in alpine skiing, features a hybrid structure that combines the best of a sturdy hard shell with a lightweight in-mold construction. A unique feature is the three-position adjustable brim, allowing you to choose the perfect fit for your goggles. The unique lavender and green colors are also appealing