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Kids ski helmets - good brands?

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TailEndCharlie · 03/04/2019 16:47

Looking for some ski helmets for the kids... nearly 7 and a 9yr old that is the height of a 13 yrs old. They are going to learn to ski soon so I thought I would pick up helmets in the sale. Any brad recommendations? Is lightest better? In-mould or injection? Any advice would be lovely as I have never skied...!

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Yeahyeahyeahyeeeeah · 14/04/2019 11:35

We’ve always hired them and then you can ensure the fit is good.

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TailEndCharlie · 18/04/2019 09:48

I get the advantages of hire but they will be using them pretty much every week and then for 11 days in Feb so hiring will cost more.

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winterisstillcoming · 18/04/2019 09:50

Decathlon ones are good and reasonably priced too. If it's for skiing next year then wait for the sales and get them then.

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TailEndCharlie · 18/04/2019 15:52

It's for sporadic snow dome action from now on (half terms and hols and then every weekend when we relocate in September) and then a feb 2020 11 day half term trip...

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Circeplease · 18/04/2019 20:04

Hiring is generally free, certainly is at snow domes

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Circeplease · 18/04/2019 20:04

Along with boots/skis I mean

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LadyGagasMeatDress · 18/04/2019 20:08

poc helmets are good quality.

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ChilliScallops · 18/04/2019 20:26

Smith or Giro. Get one with MIPS - multi impact protection system, for all round safety

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TailEndCharlie · 02/05/2019 10:14

Thank you for all your posts! Just bought the kids heavily discounted Smith MIPS helmets online... will arrive next week. And worked out they will pay for themselves within year 1 as our snowdome charges 3 euros helmet hire on top of skis & boots, and we should be there every week from September. Thanks for your help!!