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 lightweight, of course, but what's great is how well it fits around the head! I'm also happy with the design!
And best of all, you can choose from attachments to suit different players, from summer to winter! With the "MACON 2.0," you're all set, from the winter season to the off-season!

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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 SMITH's popular "METHOD" helmet, known for its lightweight design and comfortable fit. The upgrade includes a dial adjuster, which was previously absent! Many customers requested a dial adjuster, and now it's included, making adjustments incredibly easy. The

chin strap buckle has also been upgraded from a snap-in type to a Fidlock magnetic system. This magnetic system allows you to remove the strap by sliding it back and forth, and to attach it, simply bring the parts together and it locks automatically. It's incredibly easy to remove even while wearing ski gloves. Of course, it's still lightweight, and all colors are Asian fit, making it extremely comfortable to wear!

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SMITH ｜MISSION

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

This helmet boasts an in-mold construction that combines lightness and durability, colloid panels to absorb impact in the impact zone where falls are most likely to occur, and MIPS technology to reduce brain damage, making it a completely uncompromising design in terms of safety. Furthermore, the adjustable ventilation keeps it from getting stuffy and ensures comfort. In terms of fit, the Asian fit colors of matte black, matte navy, and matte slate should fit most Japanese people. It doesn't look bulky and fits well.

This model is well-balanced at a high level, and the price is also reasonable. The ladies' model "Mirage" seems to have been unified into the Mission this year, but it is still available in Asia S size, so there is 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