Helmets are now a pretty standard piece of ski kit, with resorts seeing the majority of visitors wearing them and many insurance policies making them mandatory to promote safety on the slopes. 

There’s a ton of tech in this essential piece of headwear, but fit still reigns supreme so remember to try them on before you commit. It’s also worth taking your goggles along to make sure they’ll work with your chosen helmet as styles and shapes vary.

Most brands also offer visor models too, which can be superb for glasses wearers or those that find goggles uncomfortable or unwieldy. If you like the best of both worlds, some of these models even work with goggles too, so you can pick your style depending on your mood.

Here we bring you ten of the best helmets you can buy this season, so you really can dial in your selection before you head to the shops.

Read our expert guide to buying a new helmet here.

Best for convenience of a goggle and visor

Head Radar Visor, £185

The benefits of both a goggle and a visor in their R series helmet, combined with incredible comfort and functionality.