Recommended helmet | Attention for 2022-23 season! This is the Pro Shop's "high rated" review helmet!

More and more people are wearing helmets not only for park rides, but also for backcountry and non-compressed snow courses and tree run courses on the slopes. At the same time, there are a wide variety of helmet products, and it's hard to choose. Safety, comfort, lightness, design? There are various points to choose, but first of all, the 2022-2023 season's "recommended helmet" that the pro shop staff with a wealth of specialized knowledge told me, "This is good from a total point of view", "This function and points are wonderful". Let me show you.

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Recommended helmets for the 2022-2023 season

K2 | DIVERSION MIPS

Both function and price are good!

◆ Official HP / https://k2snow.com/ja-jp

It combines both lightness and durability, and the MIPS BPS system reduces damage to the brain. It is comfortable to wear because it is designed to fit the head of Japanese people. The price is also conscientious.

Reviewer
Ski&snowboard shop Narrows
Owner/Takao Ban

SMITH｜Maze

Recommended as a first helmet

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

With a light and simple design, you can choose from many sizes and functions even with the same shape as the Asian fit model, US model, and MIPS model. The price is not that high, so it is recommended as a first helmet.

Reviewer
Ishii Sports Links Umeda Store
Staff / Mio Suekami

POC｜OBEX BC MIPS

A high-performance model that demonstrates outstanding power in the backcountry.

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

"OBEX BC MIPS" has outstanding functionality in the backcountry.

With a built-in ID chip, if registered, emergency personnel can instantly obtain the necessary personal information in the event of an accident, enabling quick response. Equipped with a RECCO reflector, it increases the probability of being discovered. Also, I think it's very versatile. The hat body looks smart and small, but the inside is very wide and fits well on a wide head. If you haven't been able to find a helmet that fits your head, please try it.

Reviewer
TOYRU
store manager / Mr. Minoru Takanashi

POC｜OBEX WF MIPS ASIAN FIT

A model that achieves both safety and design at a high level

◆ Official HP / https://www.full-marks.com/aclima/

Among the few snow helmets that combine both safety and design, this helmet is a helmet that achieves both at a high level.

It's an Asian fit, so I'm glad that even I, who has a big head, fits well and doesn't get hurt. The built-in MIPS absorbs the impact on your head so you can glide with confidence. When paired with POC's goggles, I was surprised that this was a "Cinderella fit".It's lightweight, so you can't miss the fact that it won't strain your head even if you wear it for a long time.

Reviewer
recommendation:
Fullmarks Harajuku store manager / Mr. Shiro Kondo

BERN | MACON 2.0 +

I like that it doesn't look like a mushroom when I wear it.

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

I like that the helmet doesn't look too big and doesn't look like a mushroom. The all-season model does not have earmuffs, so you can arrange the look with your favorite balaclava or beanie. "MACON 2.0 +" is a Japan-only winter model that is equipped with a vent cover and a goggle clip to prevent snow from entering the regular MACON 2.0.

Reviewer
recommendation:
OFF-1 Staff / Keiji Takagi

SPY｜Galactic Mips

The specs are perfect, wearing both cool and cute

◆ Official HP / https://www.spyoptic.jp/

Galactic with a very nice form that is adorable★
You can wear both cool and cute, but the specs are perfect, and it's fully equipped with MIPS!
The small visor is also cool, and not only is it more fashionable, but it also protects the goggles from snow and rain, so you can attack the skis without worrying about cloudiness! ︎

Reviewer
NATURAL
Staff / Hoshiko Tsuji

BCA | BC AIR

Surprisingly light at 340g! so much you forget you're wearing it

◆Official HP/ https://backcountryaccess.com/ja-jp

349g is so comfortable that you forget you're wearing it. A large number of ventilation holes do not feel hot even when worn during hikes. It is recommended to choose a size that can be worn with a balaclava or beanie because it will feel cold when used in the harsh winter. If you can use it mainly from spring to summer, just the right size is fine. The ear cuff can be easily removed.

Reviewer Role
Owner
/ Iwao Saeki

K2｜STASH

◆ Official HP / https://k2snow.com/ja-jp

The first is that it is light. A helmet is worn for a long time. If it's heavy, my neck will get tired, so I'm happy that it's light. I also like the simple design.

Reviewer
TRUNKBASE
Owner / Mikiya Tanno

Sweet Protection｜Switcher MIPS

The best-selling hybrid shell structure that won the ISPO Gold Award is still alive

◆ Official HP / https://sputnikshop.jp/collections/sweet-protection

It is a best-selling model with a hybrid shell structure that appeared as a new standard for the brand in 2018 and won the ISPO Gold Award.

It is a freeride helmet recommended for a wide range of people because it is easy to handle and highly versatile, even though it is equipped with high adaptability to the external environment that can be handled with one helmet from in-season to out-of-season, and it is equipped with innovative technology. An advanced hybrid structure that combines a hard shell and an in-mold shell simultaneously distributes the impact load from the key area of ​​the head and has the required elasticity at impact. In addition, he is equipped with the MIPS system, which protects the skier from various accidents.

Reviewer
COMPASS HOUSE
Advisor / Yoshihiro Murai

Everything about Checkpoint was great!　

Good fit, not too big, light, good compatibility with goggles

Reviewer
PeakPerformance Sapporo
staff / Taiki Mikami

GIRO｜TOR SPHERICAL

Recommended for those who do not want to compromise on weight, impact resistance, breathability, and safety.

Although the helmet has a slight brim, it goes well with various types of goggles. In recent years, there have been many products with "MIPS" attached to the helmet, but the MIPS attached to this model is equipped with a special MIPS called "MIPS SPHERICAL" jointly developed by GIRO and MIPS. The helmet for those who don't want to compromise on weight, impact resistance, ventilation and safety. It's nice that your head doesn't look too big when you wear it.

Reviewer
SKI SHOP VAIL
Staff / Yuta Shiraishi