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When it comes to snowboarding, skiing and tobogganing, it’s better to wear a helmet. But how well does it protect in an emergency?
Ski helmets can save lives in the event of falls and collisions on the slopes. The ADAC tested ten helmets priced between 45 and 100 euros to see how well they protect in an emergency and sees a need for improvement on the part of the manufacturers.
The acceleration values measured on impact tended to be in the medium to maximum range of the norm. Translated, this means: The shock absorption properties could be improved.
Solid results with no outliers
Still, all the helmets in the field offered solid protection overall. With a good overall score, Scott’s “Track” (2.4) and Sweet Protection’s “Blaster II Helmet” (2.5) performed best. Cost: around 100 euros each.
The other helmets lined up with hardly any worse ratings. At the bottom was the “H-FS 300” from Decathlon’s own brand Dreamscape, which didn’t really fall behind with a rating of 2.9, but was by far the cheapest helmet in the field at around 45 euros.
In addition to accident protection as the most important criterion, comfort and handling were also included in the evaluation.
Also check the fit of the ski goggles
The advice of the experts: Since every head is different, winter sports enthusiasts should pay close attention to the fit and adjustment options of the products when buying a helmet.
And you should check whether your own ski goggles fit and whether they close properly on the helmet. Otherwise, when riding, cold air will flow through the slits between the helmet and goggles onto the skin of your face. And that can be uncomfortable. (dpa)
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