Previous episodes in this series have included the Best Skis, Best Ski Boots and Best Ski Jackets for winter 2025.
This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has been made possible by Ellis Brigham. They are the winter sports specialists, with 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com where you can buy online now.’
SHOW NOTES
‘Fit is King’
Safety Standards (6:00)
‘Multi norm’ helmets (6:30)
EPS foam (8:45)
MIPS (9:30)
Fidlock buckle (11:45)
Venting (12:00)
Visor Helmets (14:15)
Sustainability features (16:00)
UV Protection (28:45)
Fogging (29:45)
How to use a lens cloth (30:45)
When to change your lens (32:30)
Photochromic lenses (33:45)
Colour handling (34:30)
The Best Ski and Snowboard Helmets for 2025
· Giro Tor Spherical Helmet, £250 (17:45)
· Atomic Savor Visor Helmet, £180 (19:15)
· Bern Watts 2.0 MIPS, £160 (21:15)
· Salomon Brigade Index Helmet, £110 (23:15)
· Oakley Mod1 Helmet, £85 (24:30)
ELLIS BRIGHAM’S CHOICE (26:30)
Chrissy from Ellis Brigham in Braehead Garden chose the Smith Method Pro MIPS helmet
The Best Ski and Snowboard Goggles for 2025
· Julbo Launcher Reactiv, £280 (36:30)
· Oakley Line Miner Pro, £259 (39:30)
· 100% Snowcraft, £179 (41:30)
· Smith Squad S, £125 (42:45)
· Bloc Boa Recycle, £48 (44:30)
ELLIS BRIGHAM’S CHOICE (45:30)
Chrissy from Ellis Brigham in Braehead chose the Dragon DX3 Plus
Feedback (48:15)
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James Rice: "Just listened to the Ski Boot episode: excellent, as always. Keep up the great work"
Colin: "I got all excited after the ski boot episode and bought my first pair of ski boots: a pair Nordica Speedmachine 3s"
David Faller: "Enjoyed Episode 219 about the history of Ellis Brigham"
Andrew Greenwood: "Great show guys, very informative about Ski jackets"
Try the Picture Organic Naikoon for as a men’s version of the Haakon
Stephen Street: “I can’t believe that the subject of ‘pit zips’ were not brought up in the description of these jackets! They are one of the most important ways of controlling heat!”
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