Before getting this helmet, I had a cheap, poorly vented smith that I decided to try out after a big helmet-less crash and severe concussion. I always had a tough time controlling my temperature and would overheat on -5 degree tree runs. Who sweats when its that cold?! I was just about to ditch the helmet when a friend said how much he loved his Giro helmet. I got the G10 and it completely changed my skiing experience. Now I can adjust the venting to spew heat when hitting the trees and close em up to stay warm on the lift. I highly recommend the Giro G10, not to mention the Signature Series isn't just boring black.

The main important thing is that it fits my head perfectly, so is very comfortable and will protect me when I fall. Also the vents are great -- my head does get a bit sweaty in warm spring conditions but it's a lot better than my previous Red helmet with no vents. There is a dial on the back that allows you to tighten it to better hold your head, but this won't compensate for a bad fit. All the Giro helmets are pretty good, so basically the important thing is to get the right fit (I tried them all on and each is shaped a bit differently). Also, I want to point out that my helmet DID come with the tuneups music setup, which is a nice bonus although I probably won't use it very much.