Uvex ski helmets

Since the winter season 2008/2009, helmets have become more and more popular both with skiers and hire shops. In all major sport shops in ski resorts, the hiring of helmets is a popular area of hire equipment. It is therefore possible to hire helmets.

It is recommended to wear a thin fleece or cotton balaclava under a helmet. There are many options available from the individual manufacturers.

It is recommended to try out a ski helmet with a balaclava before you hire or buy to make sure it fits.

Every helmet should comply the the following safety standard (Euro-Norm EN 1077) in order for you to be protected. The most important criteria when looking for a helmet is whether it fits correctly. A poorly fitted helmet will not protect your head!

After a bad fall, a helmet should be replaced even if no damage is visible. As a rule, a helmet should be replaced every 5 seasons as the UV rays on the mountains can cause damage to the material.

Everyone who skis should wear a ski helmet.

The difference between ski and snowboard helmets primarily lies in design. Both forms are available to the highest safety standard and are generally interchangable. Please consult manufacturer's guide to make sure.

Ski googles that are too big will apply pressure on the bridge of your nose.

There should be a 5mm gap between the helmet and googles to stop any airflow interrupting the ski googles funstion.

If the gap is too large, then cold air will blow on the forehead and lead to undercooling.

If the googles do not fit the helmet, then they will not lie correctly on your temples.