MAX HELMET
How to Choose the right Size Ski & Snowboard Helmet?
1. Measure your Head
Take a soft measuring tape and wrap it around your head about 1 inch above your eyebrows and ears. Most helmets are measured in centimeters, so unless you love calculations, measure your head in centimeters. For example, if you measure the circumference of your head and it is 56 cm, you will wear a 56 cm helmet or Medium (55-58cm) depending on the helmet’s size scale.
Don’t have a soft tape measure? Take a piece of string and wrap it around your head and then measure the string.
2. Try It On
After you receive your helmet put it on. The helmet should feel snug. A properly fitting helmet needs to be snug all the way around your head so that it doesn’t move around. You don’t want any excess space between the helmet and your head. Be careful to pay attention to any pressure or pain points.
3. Shake Test
With the helmet on your head, shake your head around. If the helmet moves on its own or shakes separately from your head, it’s too big. Use your hand and move the helmet to the left and right, up and down. The skin of your head should move with the helmet without the helmet shifting on its own. You can choose to buckle the helmet at this point if you wish, but it will not impact the fit of the actual helmet, just keep the helmet on your head.
4. Double Check Your Fit
Is the helmet too tight? If your head is feeling squeezed or doesn’t fit all the way onto your head, then your helmet is too tight. You should be able to wear your helmet comfortably all day.
5. Go Skiing & Snowboarding!
How to Choose the Right Size Kids’ Ski or Snowboard Helmets?
All of the same rules described above for helmets apply to kids helmets. However, fitting kids for helmets can be more difficult because they don’t know exactly how to describe to you how snug their helmet feels. Be sure to pay extra attention to how snug the helmet is and if your kids complain about anything that hurts.
Do not size a helmet with room to grow: if it is too large, it is unsafe.
| Adult Helmet Size | Head Size (Cm) | Head Size (In) |
| Small | 52 – 55.5 | 20.5″ – 21.75″ |
| Medium | 55.5 – 59 | 21.75″ – 23″ |
| Large | 59 – 62.5 | 23″ – 24.5″ |
| Extra Large | 62.5+ | 24.5″+ |
| Youth Helmet Size | ||
| Extra Small | 48.5 – 52 | 19″ – 20.5″ |
| Small | 52 – 55.5 | 20.5″ – 21.75″ |
| Medium | 55.5 – 59 | 21.65″ – 23″ |
Helmet sizing varies by manufacturer, the above chart is a generally reference. Always check a brand-specific size chart before purchasing a new helmet.
