Kid's Snowboarding Helmets

Are you interested in buying a kid's snowboard helmet but do not know what to look for? Here is some information to consider before purchasing a snowboarding helmet for your son or daughter.

Protection From Head Injury

As the popularity of snowboarding increases so does the use of snowboarding helmets and for good reason. Helmets protect the head from injury in any sports activity; this is especially true for snowboarding. It is recommended that you choose a snowboard specific helmet because they are designed to be stronger at the sides of the helmet because that is where most snowboarding impacts occur.

Styles of Helmets

There are three styles of helmets: full shell, short shell and competition helmets. The full shell helmet covers the whole head. The short shell offers partial, but adequate coverage of the head and the competition helmet are designed for racing at high speeds. Whatever style suits your child's needs, make sure it is lightweight, comfortable and durable.

Certified Board Helmet

It is important that your child's snowboarding helmet has the proper certification. This will insure that the helmet you buy has been developed for snowboarding and designed with important safety features. Certified snowboarding helmets have a greater level of protection than non-certified helmets. The certifications to look for are ASTM (The American Society of Testing and Materials), CE (Common European) or Snell RS-98 (Snell Memorial Foundation's Standard). Helmets are tested under various cold, hot and wet conditions, and examined after numerous impacts.

Helmet Fit

Snowboarding helmets need to fit snug. You will want to measure your child's head circumference with measuring tape to make sure that you choose the correct size when purchasing a helmet. Some helmets supply fit pads that can be added or removed for a better fit. Helmets should rest on the head above the eyebrows and not touch the back of the child's neck. There should be no gaps between the helmet lining and your child's head. Many snowboarding helmets accommodate different size goggles either under and over the helmet and different head shapes for a custom fit.

Construction

Most outer helmet shells are made from a tough polycarbonate and with impact absorbing liners built in. Look for helmets with this polycarbonate durability and are lightweight. Snowboarding helmets often have cool vents built in so that your child's core temperature can be regulated. Vents pull cool air into the helmet and push out body heat thus that keep your child feeling comfortable all day. Also, some helmets have a built in goggle holders.

Styles, Cost and Brands

Prior to Internet shopping, parents could spend countless weekends shopping for snowboarding gear. Nowadays, parents can go online and shop for the brand they like, the style that suits the child, at a cost they can afford and in a short amount of time. Many snowboard helmet shopping sites have helmet sizing charts and flexible return policies.

Snowboarding helmets can protect your child from head trauma while on the slope. View the following link for a great selection of kid's snowboarding helmets.

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