Who knows this scenario: The helmet slips with every turn and the goggles don't fit properly on the helmet. This creates a gap on your forehead, air is constantly coming through and you aren't protected from snow and cold. This is probably the most annoying thing that can happen when buying a helmet and ski goggles. Fun fact: There is even a day dedicated to this scenario in America. On the so-called "Gaper Day" on April 1st, crazy styles are unpacked and the annoying gap between the helmet and the ski goggles is celebrated. So that you don't have to worry about a gap on your forehead and can find a pair of NAKED Optics ski goggles that match your ski helmet, we have a few tips for you that can make your purchase easier.
What should I consider when buying my ski helmet?
If you are faced with the difficult decision of which helmet to order or buy, then it is important that you know your measurements. This may sound a bit strange, but just grab a tape measure and measure your head circumference. It will thank you when you put on the ski helmet. You can easily test whether you already have the right helmet at home or not: your helmet should not fall off, slip or press, even when it is open and you move your head.
The right ski helmet: safety features
Nowadays, many helmets are also equipped with MIPS. MIPS stands for "Multi-directional Impact Protection System" and protects your head from rotational forces even in the event of an oblique impact. Unlike helmets without MIPS, this system has an additional layer of plastic attached to the inside of the helmet. This layer is movable. So if you fall, your head is protected on one side by the helmet itself. On the other hand, the MIPS helps to reduce the rotational forces of the fall.
Matching ski goggles to helmet: Ski helmet designs
The design of the helmet can also make a huge difference in terms of comfort. Have you ever heard of hard shell helmets and in-mold helmets? These are the two dominant designs. Hard shell helmets have a hard two centimetre thick outer shell, which can be made of hard plastic or carbon. Underneath this shell is a material-absorbing layer made of compressed foam beads. The connection of the inner and outer layers creates a ventilation system that allows your airflow to flow from front to back as you carve down the slopes, thus transporting away heat and moisture. Hard shell helmets are particularly popular with racers, freeriders and freestylers. The term in-mold construction is also making the rounds. The outer shell of these helmets is thin and hard, making the ski helmet very light. The shell is also directly connected to shock-resistant insulating material. Ventilation is provided by openings on the helmet, which you can close and open yourself using sliders. The ventilation can also be adjusted and regulated through these openings. Basically, good ventilation of the helmet is always linked to good ventilation of the glasses and reduces the risk of your glasses fogging up. The in-mold helmets are perfect for intensive and long powder skiing on the mountain and ensure that you keep a cool head even when exerting yourself greatly.
Ski helmet test: Which helmet fits my ski goggles?
Poc is one of the largest helmet manufacturers. The Poc Obex Pure model fits perfectly with our ski goggles The NOVA and The SOLAR.
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We also tested the matt black Poc Auric Cut ski helmet on the slopes. The NAKED Optics models The NOVA and The TROOP Youth both fit the helmet perfectly and seal well.
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Also present was the POC Fornix Uni ski helmet. This also fits perfectly with our TROOP EVO and STORM.
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The Smith Altus Adult has also been tested and is optimally compatible with our ski goggles The STORM and The NOVA. The ski helmet with in-mold technology is available in different sizes with ventilation openings and removable ear pads.
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We also tested the black men's model SMITH Helmet Holt on the slopes. The TROOP EVO and FORCE EVO models fit the helmet perfectly.
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We have also tested the K2 Now Diversion MIPS ski helmet in the color Earth for you. The cylindrical ski goggles The NOVA match the helmet perfectly. The spherical model The STORM also seals perfectly and is comfortable to wear. The helmet has an integrated MIPS system and guarantees comfort and protection on the slopes and in the terrain.
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The Alpina Grand Lavalan (all-mountain) ski helmet was also included in our ski helmet test. The model is wearing it in the color moon-grey matt. We also tested our NOVA and STORM. Both ski goggles have a magnetic change system and fit the ski helmet perfectly.
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The BRIX ski helmet from the Alpina brand was also there. The shape of the helmet fits perfectly with our ski goggles The SOLAR and The STORM and ensures a perfect match on the slopes.
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We also tested the matt white Alpina ALBONA ski helmet. The cylindrical models TROOP EVO and The TROOP Youth fit the helmet perfectly. The STORM is also compatible with the helmet.
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We tested the black ATOMIC All Mountain ski helmet on the slopes for you. Our four top-selling models fit perfectly with the helmet: The STORM, The TROOP Evo and The TROOP Youth.
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We also tested the SAVOR ski helmet from Atomic. The STORM and The SOLAR ski goggles ensure a perfect fit.
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The black Giro Trig MIPS ski helmet is a hard shell construction. It has removable ear pads. Both our FORCE EVO and our TROOP EVO fit perfectly with the helmet.
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Also included in our test was the Giro S NEO with MIPS technology . We recommend The TROOP Evo and The SOLAR to go with it.
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The next helmet that was tested on the slopes is the Sweet Protection – Adult Switcher MIPS Ski/Snowboard. It is also compatible with our STORM and TROOP EVO.
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The next model tested was the Uvex adult P1us 2.0 ski helmet. This also fits the cylindrical ski goggles TROOP EVO and The TROOP Youth and the spherical ski goggles The STORM and FORCE EVO.
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The UVEX wanted ski helmet was tested with the models The NOVA and The SOLAR.
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The Mute ski helmet from Bollé was also included in our test. You can see it with the models The SOLAR and The STORM.
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Which ski helmet is right for me?
As you have seen, our goggles also fit the most modern models. If you want to know whether there are already skiers and boarders with your helmet in our NAKED Optics community, you can check us out on Instagram. Our girls and guys like to share their experiences and equipment: #nakedoptics #lifeisbetternaked Now all you have to do is order a pair of ski goggles and then you can head out onto the slopes! 🤙
Looking for the right helmet for summer?
A bicycle helmet is also part of the basic equipment when biking. You can find out what you should look out for when buying a bicycle helmet and which NAKED Optics bike glasses fit your helmet in our helmet guide.