🪖 Buying guide: Choosing the right paragliding helmet

A suitable helmet must be EN 966 approved. Here are the options depending on your practice.

1. EN 966 approval

• Do not use an unapproved bicycle or ski helmet

2. Open or full?

• Open: light, ventilated, ideal for leisure
• Full face: frontal protection, for cross or challenging conditions

3. Ideal weight: between 400 and 650 g
4. Price: between €70 and €250 depending on comfort, visor, audio

Tip: Try before you buy. Fit is crucial for in-flight comfort.