333: The Best Ski Helmets and Googles 2027

We review the Best Ski Helmets and Best Ski & Snowboard Goggles for the 2027 winter season, covering options from all parts of the price range.

Host Iain Martin was joined by The Ski Podcast’s equipment expert Al Morgan. This special equipment episode has been made possible by the Profeet Ski Boot Lab.
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Key terms:
‘Fit is Key’ (3:00)
Safety Standards (3:30)
‘Multi norm’ helmets (4:15)
Liner (5:30)
MIPS (7:00)
How to do up your strap (8:45)
What is a Fidlock buckle? (9:30)
In-mold v. hardshell construction? (10:00)
Venting (11:45)
Recco (12:30)
Visor Helmets (14:00)
Sustainability trends (15:30)

Smith Nexus MIPS – £330 (18:15)

“It looks great, is available a range of colours and the wee peak at the front adds to the look, as well as protecting the top of your goggles from snow.”

Head Faero Exp MIPS – £200 (21:00)

“The two things that stood out of the new Faero, and in particular this Faero Exp Mips model, were the instant comfort and the new Mips Integra TX system.”

Bollé Zenos MIPS – £150 (23:30)

“We found this to be a pleasantly light helmet and, as always with our experience of Bollé helmets, it is very comfortable.“

Salomon Pioneer 3 Access MIPS– £110 (25:00)

“The Pioneer is nice and light on your head and delivers Salomon’s customary comfort.”

Iain also mentioned the Oakley Mod BC helmet (27:00)
Al does much of his testing at the SIGB Ski Test (28:30)
Goggle terminology: (29:00)
UV Protection (29:15)
VLT & Category (30:00)
What does Photochromic mean? (32:00)
How do you decide when to change your lenses? (33:00)
How to look after your goggles (35:15)
Polarized lenses (37:00)

Oakley Mont Scape L – £207 (40:30)

“You forget you’re wearing it, and you have an almost unhindered view, making these a fantastic choice for not just piste skiing, but also in freeride terrain when you want the best overall view possible.”

SunGod Ullrs– £165 (42:45)

“The Ullrs have a classic framed aesthetic…On SunGod’s website you can change the lens, frame and strap colour, and there’s loads to select from so you can make them as individual as you.”

Panda Optics RS2 – £142 (45:00)

“The frame cutouts work over prescription lenses, and the triple layer face foam is really comfortable. The cylindrical lens has an almost frameless aesthetic and looks great.”

Scott Neo– £100 (46:30)

“This green cat S1 lens blew me away. It has Scott’s ace AMP lens tech for superb contrast and definition. We used this when the clouds had moved in, even with terrible light this lens was truly sensational.”

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