Pret Helmets

United States

ret Helmets is a rider-focused brand dedicated to ski and snowboard helmets, best known for building lightweight, low-profile lids with excellent ventilation and a dialed fit. Rather than chasing gimmicks, Pret’s design language favors clean shells, practical features, and materials that hold up to daily resort use, storm-day laps in the trees, and spring park sessions. The line covers everything from minimalist, everyday resort helmets to more feature-rich freeride models, plus youth options that mirror adult performance in scaled-down fits.

Safety and fit are the brand’s core pillars. Many Pret helmets are offered with a Mips option to add rotational impact management, and the company pairs that with robust in-mold or hybrid shell constructions designed to balance strength and weight. A precise rear dial fit system lets riders micro-adjust on the fly, while plush liners stabilize the helmet without pressure points. The brand’s approach to sizing tends to be forgiving across head shapes, which helps skiers and riders land a comfortable, centered fit—crucial for both protection and all-day comfort.

Ventilation is a standout. Pret emphasizes multiple intake and exhaust ports with easy, glove-friendly sliders, so you can tune airflow for cold storm days or warm spring corn. Because real-world skiing means hiking ridgelines, waiting in lift mazes, and ducking into tight trees, that quick adjustability keeps goggles from fogging and helps regulate temperature across changing conditions. Many models also use moisture-wicking, antimicrobial liners to manage sweat and keep the interior fresh over a long season.

Everyday usability gets careful attention. Magnetic chin buckles click together easily with gloves on, ear pads are audio-ready for drop-in speakers, and goggle clips are designed for secure hold with a wide range of straps. The low-profile silhouette integrates smoothly with most major goggle frames, minimizing the helmet–goggle gap and reducing wind noise at speed. For riders who bounce between storm skis and carving setups, being able to swap headwear and adjust the dial quickly is an underrated advantage.

The product family is easy to navigate. Freeride-oriented helmets prioritize broader vent ranges and rugged shell layups; all-mountain models focus on balanced weight, warmth, and airflow for daily laps; park-friendly options aim for low profiles and refined impact zones that stand up to lift bars, chair bumps, and the occasional head-butt with a rail feature. Youth helmets borrow the same playbook—good venting, light feel, easy buckles—so kids can run a comfortable setup that encourages keeping the helmet on all day.

Athlete and community ties support the brand’s development cycle. Pret collaborates with coaches, patrollers, and resort regulars who log hundreds of days per year, gathering feedback on liner longevity, vent sliders in freezing rain, and how buckles behave with mittens. That loop translates into small but meaningful revisions: sturdier goggle clips, smoother dials, or liner materials that dry faster between storm days. Seasonal colorways and special editions keep things fresh without compromising the clean, technical aesthetic that defines the line.

From a buying perspective, the checklist is straightforward. Start with fit: the helmet should sit level, make full contact without hot spots, and stay stable when you shake your head. Decide whether you want a Mips version for rotational impact mitigation. Consider your climate and riding style when choosing vent count and adjustability—cold, windy resorts reward more coverage and fewer openings, while spring-heavy climates benefit from wider vent ranges. If you use audio, confirm ear-pad compatibility with your preferred speakers, and make sure the goggle interface is seamless with your go-to frame.

Pret maintains an active presence across social video and short-form clips, showcasing product walkthroughs, fit and sizing tips, and riding edits that highlight how the helmets behave in real snow—wind, cold, tree laps, and variable visibility. For skiers and riders who value functional gear over flash, Pret’s catalog hits a practical sweet spot: protective tech where it matters, a stable and comfortable fit, and ventilation you can actually feel when the weather flips mid-day. That combination explains why you’ll see Pret on lift lines from the Rockies to the Alps and in the packs of people who ski bell-to-bell.