Giro Fuse Snow Helmet

As for the purpose of this helmet I have not had the privilege to have skied head first into a tree as of yet with this helmet, so I may not attest to the quality of damage absorption. However it does provide a good amount of coverage of the head, so I imagine it will at least help when that inevitability occurs.

It has a lower profile than other helmets, so it does not provide the silhouette of an over-sized Megaman helmet (the video game character). It does allow great peripheral vision and it feels like a comfortable handshake on the head. The measurements charts seem to be right on the money. It is also easy to get a comfortable fit because there is a little dial on back of the helmet where you can twist to tighten or loosen the fit in accordance with your desires. My sole complaint is the feminine silver bar on the front that is on the matte black model I have. I cover it with black electrician's tape, but this is merely a personal aesthetic requirement.

I got the Fuse the first year it came out. Great helmet that offers protection and warmth. When it is warm, the Giro vents better than others I have tried. When it is cold - and windy there is nothing like plastic and foam to keep the head warm.

Note: Unless it is overcast or clear and sunny, dark colors can make you want to open and close the vents often.

The only negative I have is that the ear pieces popped out too easily. Since I prefer them in, I used a little bit of silicone to glue them into place. Note, the problem started after having the Fuse for too many years to remember and Giro may have fixed that problem may even be fixed by now.

Not only would I recommend this to a friend, my wife will probably also get the same model as well.

Helmet is really lightweight and comfortable, the most comfortable I've worn. Tightens down on your skull with a knob in the back (great for adjustments for with or without a beanie/bandana underneath), chin strap is nice. Helmet is well ventilated, and all but the back 3 vents can be closed; top forward vents can even be opened half way or all the way with a sliding knob, removeable plugs for the other vents. The 'x-static' property is great and actually works. Even though it's exremely lightwieght, it isn't the most slim design, but fits under my helmet compatible hoods just fine. Accepts goggles well. I don't have the audio, but it's nice I can add that later. All around well designed helmet.

I'm going to use this helmet for skiing. Love the fact that it has 16 vents, light weight, the silver color, good looking (I don't look stupid in it. There's nothing I don't like about.

My little side story. I purchased a Giro Prima helmet which is the new version of Giro Fuse at Ski Chalet, I compared both product, the features are exactly the same, the outlook might be slightly diff (cus of the style). but the price of Giro Fuse is so much cheaper compare to Giro Prima. It seems that Sierra Trading Post is the only vendor selling Giro Fuse with variety of sizes and color and the best price. It's a great buy!

I have the titanium color and it looks pretty cool (I'd have preferred black, but they didn't have my size). I love this helmet, especially with the Skullcandy drop-ins providing music as I ski. I've used it a few times now, and I can honestly say I don't have anything to complain about. It is a helmet and it does its job. I had a pretty bad fall last time I went, and even though I didn't hit my head, it was a relief to know that if I had my noggen was protected.

Also, I measured my head and compared with the sizing chart. It worked really well, and the helmet fits great.

Great buy. Nice, lightweight, well vented, stylish helmet. It fits my head very snugly and it does not move around during use. The forehead contour fits goggles well. The vent slider stays where you put it. The only down side is that after an hour or so, I get "hot spots" on my head. Not hot as in temperature wise. Hot as in kind of uncomfortable spots. A few minute break without the helmet fixes the problem. Also the ear pads are difficult to remove and the manual has a very poor description of how to remove them. But all in all, a great helmet for the price.

We bought this in a size small for our 12 year old beginning snowboarder. We live in Germany and had him try every brand available here and the Giro Fuse was the best fit and most comfortable for him. Two things we learned from years of hockey: if the kid likes the helmet, he wears it and, you get what you pay for.

This helmet is easily adjusted and will last him for years. Giro is the number one recommended brand here in Germany and there are many to choose from. Multiple shop owners told us this helmet would last for years!

I live in Wisconsin and just recently purchased a fat bike to ride all year
round. This helmet keeps my head warm and has three vent adjustments for warmer or colder days. I bought some headphone inserts for this helmet and now I not only have a safe and warm head on my rides but I can also listen
to my favorite tunes. Very well made and the helmet fit perfectly. This is so much better than riding in the winter with a regular helmet with a hat underneath it.

Comfortable helmet, and I like the look. But most importantly, I took a major major fall last week and slammed the back of my head on hard packed snow. When I hit I remember thinking I would black out, but I didn't even have a headache or dizziness or blurry vision. Truly impressed by the protection. Wish my knee would've come out as well--torn ACL and MCL. :-(

btw, on sizing helmets, measure your head, don't rely on S/M/L sizing between brands as there is no standard.

This is the first ski or snowboard helmet that I've ever bought. Usually helmets look stupid on me, or are just too big/bulky for my liking. Since I started snowboarding, however, I figured that I had to get a helmet and I could not be happier with my decision. This helmet is perfect. It is super light weight, keeps my head warm, but also allows for plenty of ventilation with the adjustable vents, and the adjustable sizing makes it fit perfectly on my head. Plus, it looks cool.