Cover photo courtesy of Wildhorn Outfitters
The new Drift Pro helmet from Wildhorn makes improvements on the original Drift ski helmet with some new features and style options, including the safety of premium Mips for full protection at the highest industry standards in case of a fall or collision. During my first time wearing my Drift Pro this season, the first thing I noticed was how I barely noticed I was wearing a helmet at all, which is probably the best compliment a helmet can get.
Contributing to that full-comfort feel, it weighs in at one pound, has a low profile, excellent thermal insulation, and quick-slide venting on top. I also love the super-smooth magnetic chin strap clasp that practically locks itself in place. Less intuitive, at least for the first few tries, was releasing the strap to take the helmet off (a skill I’ve since mastered). While I don’t listen to tunes while skiing, preferring instead to keep my ears alert for a certain member of my family approaching wildly behind me, the Drift Pro has audio-ready earflaps. Last, but certainly no less important, the anti-microbial liner should help keep your helmet from smelling like my kid’s snack-encrusted car seat by the end of the season. MSRP: $160. Wildhornoutfitters.com
