As the 2025 snow season approaches, ensuring you have the right ski or snowboard helmet is essential. Whether you're planning family weekends at Thredbo or carving lines at Hotham, the right helmet provides vital protection, comfort and performance.
At Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor, we stock a curated range of helmets from trusted brands including Oakley, Smith, Salomon, Atomic and Montbell — offering options for every age and skill level.
Why a Helmet Matters
A helmet isn’t just for safety — it also plays a key role in regulating warmth, integrating with goggles, and enhancing overall confidence on the slopes. Many modern helmets now include features such as MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System), which reduces rotational forces in a crash, as well as adjustable ventilation, audio compatibility, and size-adjustment systems for a customised fit.
How to Find the Right Fit
A helmet should feel snug, but not tight. Here’s how to check your size:
- Measure your head circumference just above the eyebrows using a soft tape measure.
- Try the helmet on – it should sit level, low on the forehead without pinching.
- Shake your head gently – the helmet should stay firmly in place without wobbling.
- Use the fit dial or adjustment system, found in most adult and youth models, to fine-tune comfort.
For children, it’s important the helmet fits securely now — don’t be tempted to size up for future seasons, as a loose helmet won’t offer adequate protection.
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Our Recommended Ski & Snowboard Helmets for 2025
Oakley MOD1 MIPS Helmet
Oakley’s original ski and snowboard helmet inspired by the classic skate helmet. Squeezing a serious array of premium features into an outstanding price bracket the Oakley MOD1 MIPS Helmet is a clear winner. Sporting BOA 360 Fit and a magnetic Fidlock buckle makes this helmet a slam dunk for comfort, protection and convenience.
Smith Vantage MIPS Helmet
The Smith Vantage MIPS Helmet is one of our best selling helmets. Lightweight and loaded with premium features and making it an ideal option for those looking for a bit more comfort. Combining zonal Koroyd® protection with a hybrid shell construction and MIPS makes this helmet a standout in terms of safety too.
Salomon Driver Prime Sigma Photo MIPS Helmet
A staff favourite, the Salomon Driver Prime Sigma Photo MIPS series leads the market and is the only integrated visor helmet that we recommend. Inspired by the motion and positioning of traditional goggles, the Driver’s Motion Shield Advanced technology creates a snug fit for a comfortable and properly sealed goggle experience - something unmatched by all other visor helmets. Additionally, the Sigma Photochromic magnetic visor offers amplified color contrast in all weather, while the premium fit and safety features will keep you comfortable and safe all day.
Atomic Savor Amid Helmet
Sleek and safe, the Atomic Savor Amid Helmet offers stylish and comfortable protection. Atomic’s LiveFit technology ensures a 360° fit while the AMID (Atomic Multi-directional Impact Deflector) protection provides 40% more protection than industry standards through the use of dual density foams.
Montbell Fall Line Helmet
Perfect for skiers and riders who prefer a minimalist design, the Montbell Fall Line Helmet offers reliable protection in a streamlined silhouette. Its lightweight construction and easy-to-adjust fit system make it a great option for all-day wear.
Helmets for Children
We stock youth-specific helmets in a wide range of sizes, with designs that offer the same technologies found in adult models. For children, it’s important the helmet fits securely now — don’t be tempted to size up for future seasons, as a loose helmet won’t offer adequate protection. Browse our range of kids helmets that focus on safety, comfort, and a snug fit to support developing skills on the snow.
Browse our full range of helmets online or visit us in-store for expert fitting advice. For more product insights use our online chat in the bottom right hand corner of the site, call 1800 Adlers, or visit one of the Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor.
