When POC rolled out this year’s Fornix MIPS Helmet, they weren’t doing anything revolutionary. They didn’t have too; POC’s Fornix has long been one of the best helmets out there, basically ever since POC first rolled it out. But just because they didn’t have to reinvent the wheel (like they’d done once before), doesn’t mean […]
A helmet is one of the most essential staples in your ski kit. Luckily ski helmets across the market like the Anon Windham WaveCel are meeting the standards of safety and keep getting better. Onto the next concern, fit and comfort are everything. Being active while skiing is not the time that I want to […]
From Sweet Protection comes the Ascender MIPS Helmet. This low volume, lightweight, breathable helmet is a go to for anyone looking to reduce bulk without sacrificing safety. While most of my proper ski mountaineering (the stuff involving ice-axes and crampons) happens during the spring, I wanted to test this helmet as soon as I got […]
“Safety first” is a cliche, but for a good reason. Not only does wearing a helmet while snowboarding or skiing protect you from catastrophic injuries on the hill, but it also makes minor injuries a lot more minor. To help you wade through the options we’ve picked out a handful of the best snowboard helmets. […]
I recently received the ABUS Modrop MIPS help to test. I previously knew the German brand from their sturdy folding locks which have kept my city bikes safely parked for years, so I was curious to see how their security pedigree carried over to the feature-packed helmet, which retails for a modest $139.99. The polar […]
The first question my son asked when I tried on Bern’s Hudson Bike Helmet was “Are you wearing your hat under that helmet?” Because Bern, a helmet maker that has long realized the value of a visor, has made a bike helmet that looks like the rider’s wearing a hat under the dome protector. It’s […]
Mary Oliver once wrote “…If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love you very much” and I think the same can be said about the gear one chooses to bring into the woods with them. Made in the same factories as most house-hold industry brands, ski touring with the Unisex […]
If you’re looking for a fun party trick to show friends on your next ride, the new Giro Helios Spherical Helmet might be a good place to start. What gives? Well the entire helmet actually. Giro Helios Spherical MIPS The ‘Spherical’ in this road and gravel helmet’s name refers to an emerging form of the MIPS […]
Whether you’re wearing one out of obligation or just good sense, a helmet is required equipment for most every cyclist every time they straddle a bike. This used to mean stuffing your head into a styrofoam cooler, with all the poor breathability and unflattering aesthetics that implies. Luckily helmet design has improved dramatically over the […]
This winter I have been testing the Sena Latitude S1 Bluetooth Intercom Helmet while backcountry skiing and snowmobiling in Wyoming. The S1 is the latest hi-tech winter sports helmet from Sena’s Latitude series. Obviously it has a built in Bluetooth headset, but first and foremost it is a ski/snowboard helmet so let’s look at its […]