The 13 Best Ski Helmets and Goggles of the Year
Introducing new lens technologies in stylish frames, plus thoughtful design elements and top-notch protection systems.
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Used and Abused: POCito Auric SPIN Kid's Helmet
With parent-approved visibility and a ton of safety features, this might be the best kid-specific ski helmet available.
![Three words: safe, safe, and safe. The Envy incorporates Scott’s Biomex design—an aluminum roll cage that ups the integrity of the ABS shell—and shock-absorbing d3o material, which hardens upon impact for additional protection. Scott’s M-R.A.S. fit system keeps the helmet in place, preventing unseemly gaper-gap and, more important, maximizing your safety. Scott’s active S-Vent system pulls air over the crown of your head while the G-Vent system moves air across your goggle lens to keep your windshield fog-free. You can also customize your helmet-goggle integration with single- or triple-point lockdown.21 oz.[$150; scottusa.com]](https://www.skimag.com/.image/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620/MTUwMTIyNzA5MTU4NzMzMjM2/scott-envy.jpg)
Five Helmets
Five helmets we like. Because your brain should remain in a solid state.
New Gear in the News
One of our editors was on the news this morning talking about gear technology. Check out the clip.
A Girl From Norway (Photo Gallery)
In one season Karine Falck-Pedersen transitioned from national champion ski-racer to professional big-mountain skier. Last winter, she earned herself a 5th-place ranking overall in the Freeskiing World Tour and a segment in Warren Miller’s new film Dynasty.
