Ski and snowboard helmets can be tailored to women, men, and a range of people through the size run, shape, and aesthetic. Regardless of how you identify, you should buy the helmet that best fits your head and needs.
Similar to the apparel industry, there is no universal fit or sizing chart utilized across brands. Some ski helmet brands offer unisex helmets, while others offer women’s specific sizes and men’s specific sizes. Other brands, like Smith, offer all of the above.
For instance, the Smith Vantage Round Contour Fit for men is offered in medium (59-63 cm) and large (63-67 cm). The size run for the Smith Vantage Women’s Mips, the women’s-specific version of the same helmet design, differs. You’ll see a menu with a small (51-55 cm), medium (55-59 cm), or large (59-63 cm).
However, when you look at the sizes offered via the Pret Women’s Corona X and Pret Men’s Cirque X, you’ll find the same measurements for each dedicated size but the size large is only available for the men’s-specific product. The colors also differ between the two.
There’s no hard and fast rule with sizing, so always check the sizing chart and measure your noggin.