-Information about helmets
The use of the helmet is becoming more and more widespread among skiers, regardless of their experience on the slopes. This is because it is proven that the use of the helmet reduces in 99% of accidents the damage suffered in the head. On the other hand the use of the helmet gives us a greater sense of security, not feeling the wind in the head, this can cause the increase in speed on the descents. So you never have to forget that the best insurance is common sense.
The helmet provides protection against shocks and cold mainly, being the latest models very light and resistant.
-Types of
Freeride helmet. With the part of the ears made with soft materials. Due to the type of falls that are most frequent, they are the most used for snowboarding.
Boardercross or Race. They completely cover the area of the ears. More used for skiing as there are a greater number of side falls.
The fixed protection element for the chin, known as a barbuquejo, exists both integrated into the structure of the helmet and adaptable. If purchased separately it should be looked at that it is compatible with the helmet.
-What to know for the purchase of a ski/snow helmet
| Size | S,M,L,XL | Know the contour of your head, measuring the perimeter at the height of the forehead. It should not be tight or loose, you should be able to move it slightly only a few cms but without turning it. It must be relatively comfortable for us. Over time the adaptation will increase. |
| Approvals | – (EC) Mr President, ladies and gentlemen In 1077 or the Astm F 2040 | All helmets sold in Spain pass them. They guarantee minimal impacts. |
| American Snell 98 | Not all helmets are subjected to them. They are more restrictive than the previous ones. | |
| Fastening tape | It must remain firm and not let loose. Enabling normal movement without causing damage. | |
| Interior padding | Detachable or fixed and total or partial | The detachable ones facilitate drying for continued use. |
| Aerations | Fixed or variable | Used to regulate temperature, variables are better because they adapt better to external conditions. |
| weight | Fork between 400-500gr | The lower weight increases comfort. |
| earmuffs | Detachable, soft | They improve hearing and temperature on warm days. They are also more comfortable. |
| Fixed | It provides greater structural stability. | |
| Earmuff hitches | key | Greater resistance and more expensive to disassemble. |
| Staples | Simple, less resistant. | |
| Music players | MP3 | Some models have a player for use with the helmet. |
| Observations | The approvals to which a helmet has been subjected are collected in the box, inside the helmet or in both places. Use with sunglasses and blizzards, with exceptions, is perfectly possible without any comfort problems. In case of blow the blizzard glasses are much safer because of the existence of the tape of the glasses. In addition the helmet has a hitch that allows the total fixation of the glasses. The tape of the glasses is placed on the outside of the helmet. | |
| Precautions | Do not leave the hull under high temperatures and under direct heatstroke. Dominant material in the manufacture of ABS helmets. It is recommended not to stick adhesives on the helmet. Manufacturers recommend a shelf life of 5 years. | |
| collocation | Above the eyebrows. It shouldn't bother us in the face. It does not have to produce irritations. It must allow hearing, although it will always be logically limited. | |
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