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Top 5 Ski Helmets

From Mike Doyle,
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A ski helmet isn't just an accessory - it's a necessary part of your skiing wardrobe. Because ski helmets can save you from serious injury, there is no excuse not to wear a helmet. Also, helmets can look cool and sleek, too. Here are the top ski helmets.

1. Salomon Helmets

Salomon's line of helmets are well-fitting and sleekly designed. Known for their high quality, these helmets won't look bulky or embarassing. Instead, they'll do their job as necessary head protectors, but they'll look good, too.
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2. K2 Black Hawk ONE Helmet with Goggle

If you want one of the coolest on today's market, the K2 Black Hawk is the a great helmet for you. Definitely an innovation, this helmet could be considered the most protective on the market because of it's special outershell and innershell that's molded with the outer thermoplastic. Very sleek, the goggles fit the helmet perfect and are the same quality as other high-quality, brand name goggles. When you don't need the goggles, they can be flipped back, too.

3. Giro Encore Ski Helmet

The Giro Encore Ski Helmet is an excellent mid-line helmet. Affordable but still "cool" looking, the Giro Encore will offer you a lot for such a great price. With features like a comfortable liner, a goggle notch to keep your goggles secure, a temperature-regulating "thermostat," removable ear pads, and a special seal that can insulate you from the chill, this Giro ski helmet is truly a good helmet. Also, with sizing through XS-XXL, it won't be hard to find a size that fits well.

4. Salomon Mach 2 Ski Helmet

A great helmet for a good price, the Salomon Mach 2 Ski Helmet isn't just a "basic" helmet. It has a sleek design with a textured "strap strip" that works with a clip to hold your goggles in place. Plus, a ventilation system and a special foam liner keeps you comfortable. Also, the helmet meets ASTM safety standards.

5. Boeri Tactic Ski Helmet

The Boeri Tactic Ski Helmet offers superior head protection, yet it's lightweight and comfortable. Boeri's "Head-Loc" Occipital Retention System provides optimal fit and allows for an exact, personalized fit every time you put it on. Plus, adjustable ventilation will either keep you warm or cool. This helmet will keep your head protected, while keeping you comfortable, too.
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