Winter Sports Safety: Which Helmet to Use

Activity	Type of Helmet	Applicable Standard(s) **
Skiing Snowboarding	Ski helmet	ASTM F2040 CEN 1077 Snell RS-98 or S-98
Snowmobiling	Snowmobile helmet	DOT FMVSS 218 Snell M-2000
**Look for a label or other marking stating that the helmet complies with an applicable standard listed in this column.
Although a helmet has not yet been designed for the following two activities, until such a helmet exists, wearing one of the three listed types of helmets may be preferable to wearing no helmet at all.
Activity	Type of Helmet	Applicable Standard(s) **
Ice skating Sledding	Bicycle helmet	CPSC, ASTM F1447 Snell B-90/95 or N-94†
	Skateboard helmet	ASTM F1492† Snell N-94†
	Ski helmet	ASTM F2040 CEN 1077 Snell RS-98 or S-98
**Look for a label or other marking stating that the helmet complies with an applicable standard listed in this column. † This helmet is designed to withstand more than one moderate impact, but protection is provided for only a limited number of impacts. Replace if visibly damaged (e.g., a cracked shell or crushed liner) or when directed by the manufacturer.

Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/349.pdf