This is my opinion but I think helmets blow. You don't get the feel of the mountian as well as if you were wearing a touque. There is no risk in skiing, theres nothing better than almost hitting your head and falling into a tree-well, you just get pumped up and ready to go. Sure there is some good looking helmets but did Gee Lafure wear a helmate? NO. So if you are a hardcore wear a touque.