Recommended helmets | 2023-24 season attention! 11 Helmets with 'Highly Rated' Reviews in the Pro Shop

In recent years, with the movement of tree runs in the backcountry and on the slopes, wearing a helmet has become an extremely natural landscape, and helmets are also diversifying. A helmet is an important item that protects the head and, by extension, life, but when it comes to product selection, the range of functions and price ranges is very wide, making it difficult to choose. That's when a pro shop can help. Advice that integrates a wealth of accumulated knowledge and voices from users to compare and evaluate products from multiple perspectives is persuasive. In the 2023-2024 season, let's take a look at the excellent helmets selected and highly evaluated by the highly selective pro shop staff.

POC｜FORNIX MIPS POW JJ

A helmet that can participate in POW's efforts to address climate change issues

◆ Official site / https://www.full-marks.com/pocsnow/item/snow-poc/helmets-snow-poc

It should be noted that this "FORNIX MIPS POW JJ" will donate 10% of sales to POW (Protect Our Winters), which tackles the problem of climate change.
Because this model was developed with snowboarding legend and POW founder Jeremy Jones of the USA to support POW. Apart from that, this color is popular with helmets next season! This color was the most common at the POC reservation meeting. Speaking of models alone, the FORNIX MIPS POW JJ is a model that has been around for a long time. Although it doesn't have such characteristics, it is an orthodox model in a good sense, with an EPS liner that is good at absorbing shocks, a highly durable PC shell, and MIPS, and is comfortable with ventilation.

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GIRO｜Jacson MIPS & TERRA MIPS

A smart and cool model that is easy to use in any scene

What curvaceous! "TERRA MIPS" is a ladies' model of "JACSON MIPS"

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

First of all, I feel that the curve of the helmet is beautiful. There are few irregularities in the mold, and it gives a very smart and cool impression as headwear for skiers and snowboarders. Headwear is also a cool item, so it's a point that I want you to be particular about. The helmet itself is also a lightweight model. It's a great helmet for any occasion. The abundance of color variations is also a recommended point. One of the strengths of these two models is the range of colors that you can choose to match your own style.

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Bern｜Macon2.0

If you remove the attachment, you can use it as a summer helmet for street sports and cycling!

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

The point of choosing a helmet that I think about is "fitness" and "comfort (fitting)". Many snow helmets have the image of "putting on" rather than "wearing", and I feel that many of them do not fit well. However, the "Bern" helmet is very comfortable to wear, and the feeling of wrapping the whole head is also good. Also, by removing the attachment, you can use it as a summer helmet for street sports and cycling! If you're a skier, you can use it for off-training such as inline skating, mat jumping, and water jumping!

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SMITH ｜METHOD

Equipped with a colloidal panel for better shock absorption than the masterpiece "MAZE"

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

The popular SMITH icon model "MAZE" has been upgraded. Equipped with a colloidal panel, it has better shock absorption than MAZE, and in-mold construction further enhances protection. Further improvements have been made to the fit and lightness, which are one of MAZE's most popular items. In addition, there is a [Oyuki] collaboration model in the lineup (pictured), which is sure to be a hit!

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OAKLEY｜MOD1 MIPS (ASIAN FIT)

MIPS® + BOA® + Asia fit at this price!

◆ Official site / https://www.oakley.com/ja-jp

With a fresh look inspired by classic skate styles and a timeless shape infused with one-of-a-kind OAKLEY DNA, the MOD1 features a lightweight one-piece shell and secure 360 ​​BOA ® system. Focusing on fit, we have achieved [TRUE ASIAN FIT] that fits Asian heads. There are plenty of color variations, and the price of 15,400 yen is attractive!

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K2 ｜STASH

It weighs 360 grams! Comfortable for all day use

◆Official site/ http://www.k2japan.shop/

Whether you're skating on the slopes or in the mountains, your helmet will be your long-wearing item.

The development of helmets has progressed, and products with many functions have come out, but have you ever experienced head and neck fatigue when wearing them for a long time? This "STASH" helmet weighs 360 grams. It's a fairly lightweight helmet. If you remove the helmet inner and wear it over a beanie, it will be even lighter. A lightweight helmet that is comfortable for a full day's use. Surprisingly, not many people care about the weight of the helmet, so I think it would be interesting to check the weight of the helmet you are using.

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SMITH｜Summit

High-level compatibility between performance and design ・Finish that impresses backcountry skiers

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

Smith backcountry helmet.

There are more dangers lurking in the backcountry than on the slopes, and safety and light weight are also required for helmets. So I recommend this "Summit". An ultra-light backcountry model with an aerocore and hybrid shell structure equipped with colloid and MIPS. It weighs only 400g (notation in the catalogue), which is super lightweight, and there is no stress when wearing it. The size adjustment is also equipped with the BOA system, and the wrapping is good and the fit is perfect. If you put an emphasis on weight reduction, it tends to be a design, but that's what SMITH is, a high-performance helmet that combines performance and design.

Sweet protection｜Switcher MIPS

Great for versatility from the slopes to the backcountry and looks smart!

◆ Official site / https://sputnikshop.jp/collections/helmet

First and foremost is the appearance. The design has a sense of luxury and you can feel the attention to detail. It's cool. The Switcher MIPS is a relatively lightweight model in the Sweet protection lineup, so the point is that it is versatile from the slopes to the backcountry. The comfort is surprisingly wide. If you are interested, first of all, I want you to actually wear it!

Sweet protection with an eye-catching sophisticated design.

The sweet helmet makes your head look small even if it is large, so it is easy to coordinate and is very useful. I am one of them, thankfully for many Japanese people who stick bees. I was worried about the size, but this "Switcher MIPS" is my favorite because it is comfortable to wear, has a good fit, and looks smart. Among the sweets, the Switcher has the widest bee circumference and is easy to wear.

Sweet's helmets are known for their toughness and, of course, they are the best in terms of safety, but they are also quite heavy. Among them, the Switcher is light, so it weighs 580g (M/L size notation in the catalog), and it is less stressful, so it is recommended for backcountry skiers and freeriders. It is also a point that there are many ventilations. Combined with the unique shell structure and impact protection technology, it is equipped with MIPS, so you can feel secure.

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POC｜OBEX WF MIPS

Lightweight, comfortable to wear, very safe helmet

◆ Official site / https://www.full-marks.com/pocsnow/item/snow-poc/helmets-snow-poc

Lightweight and comfortable to wear. The WF (Wide Fit) model has a wider bee than the normal model so that it can be easily worn even with Japanese head shapes. The in-mold construction combines an impact-resistant polycarbonate shell with a durable ABS top shell for all-day comfort and security. OBEX has solid EPS liner ear pads with high shock absorption, so it protects the temporal part of the head even if it falls sideways. MIPS reduces the impact on the brain when falling. A very safe helmet.

Bern｜WATTS

This is also recommended for stylish wearing!

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

Comes with a popular bern visor.