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Top Snowboard Helmets 2021

12 January 2021
Top Snowboard Helmets 2021

The sole job of a snowboard helmet is to protect your head but if you are going to be wearing it all day it's pretty important that it's comfortable. This season's iteration of helmets combine the latest in safety technology, ergonomic design and weight savings for the best of both worlds.

Now is the perfect time to get our kit ready for the day when we can shred again so here are our favourite helmets for 2021.

Oakley

MOD1 Snowsports Helmet

Oakley MOD1 Snowsports Helmet

  • Venting: Passive
  • Sizing System: Adjustable
  • Weight: 400g
  • Construction: In-Mould
  • Safety standard: EN 1077 Class B, ASTM F 2040

The skate-inspired MOD1 has been designed for those wanting a top-end freestyle helmet.

Passive vents prevent your head from overheating during spring park sessions or hiking for lines and the brim/goggle ventilation allows hot air to flow away from your goggles for better anti-fog performance.

On the inside the washable liner can be removed and goggles can be worn underneath. The magnetic Fidlock buckle is easy to do up while wearing gloves and the Boa sizing system allows for a comfortable and precise fit.


Anon

Highwire Snowsports Helmet

Anon Highwire Snowboard Helmet

  • Venting: Passive
  • Sizing System: Auto-Adjust
  • Weight: 545g
  • Construction: Hard Shell
  • Safety Standard: EN 1077 Class B, ASTM F 2040

The Highwire is fast becoming a classic with its discrete peak styling. The tough wearing Endura hard shell construction is well suited for those venturing into the park.

Meanwhile, passive ventilation helps maintain airflow and Anon’s Expedition fleece lined ear pads will keep you warm when needed. The auto-adjust sizing system makes for a snug fit.


Bern

Watts Snowsports Helmet

Bern Watts Helmet

  • Venting: Passive
  • Sizing System: Adjustable
  • Weight: 495g
  • Construction: Hard Shell
  • Safety standard: EN 1077 Class B, EN 1078

The Watts is a best seller year after year offering park styling that you can take all over the mountain. The powerful passive venting system ensures plenty of airflow and the liner can be adjusted for a precise fit at the twist of a dial.

For those that want to wear a beanie or goggles under their helmet then the liner can simply be removed. The Watts is All Season friendly – a fully certified snow, skate and bike helmet.


Women's Specific Models

Giro

Women's Terra MIPS Snowsports Helmet

Giro Women's Terra MIPS Snowsports Helmet

  • Venting: Passive
  • Sizing System: Adjustable
  • Weight: 435g
  • Construction: In-Mould
  • Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS)
  • Safety standard: EN 1077 Class B

The Terra is sleek in design and low profile, with a host of Giro’s necessary comfort and safety features built-in.

The Passive venting system provides optimum airflow and temperature regulation, while Stack Ventilation draws hot air away from goggles to help your vision stay crystal clear.

The in-mould construction keeps the weight to a minimum and MIPS reduces the effects of rotational forces from an oblique blow. Giro’s highly successful In Form 2 fit system allows for fine-tuning at the twist of a dial making their helmets one of the most comfortable you will find.


Anon

Greta 3 Snowsports Helmet

Anon Greta 3 Snowsports Helmet

  • Venting: Passive
  • Sizing System: Adjustable
  • Weight: 480g
  • Construction: Hard Shell
  • Safety standard: EN 1077 Class B, EN 1078, ASTM F 2040

The Greta 3 represents superb value for money and uses Anon’s Spin adjustable size system for a more precise and comfortable fit.

Its hard shell construction is tough wearing, perfect for use in the snowpark, and passive ventilation channels ensure plenty of airflow even on the hottest of days.

The helmet is multi-season certified and the goggle clip and ear pads can be removed enabling you to wear it on your bike or down the skatepark.


Giro

Women's Avera MIPS Snowsports Helmet

Giro Avera MIPS Snowsports Helmet

  • Venting: Active
  • Sizing System: Adjustable
  • Weight: 445g
  • Construction: In-Mould
  • Multi-directional Impact Protection System
  • Safety standard: EN 1077 Class B

Comfort, safety and style, the Women's Avera has it all. The weight is kept to a minimum by using in-mould construction; In Form sizing allows for a personalised and precise fit.

Adjustable vents enable temperature regulation at the slide of a button and MIPS reduces the effects of rotational forces from an oblique blow.


Take a look at our snowboard helmet buying guide for more info about which helmet is right for you.

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