Marker Cheetah Helmet ($189):
Snowkiting over powder, glare ice, or whatever frozen surface involves some serious velocity. Snow is harder than it looks, and kiting along at 60 mph and up means things happen fast. So, ahhh, pardon the pun when we say that riding with a helmet is a no-brainer. In this regard we offer up the full-frontal protection of the Cheetah Helmet. Besides the slick color combos, this cranial armament boasts noteworthy new injection-molding technology. Its full-wrap, wind-cheating external shell is made of ABS plastic that maintains its critical characteristics in super low temps and is designed to distribute pressure to a wider, more diffused area on impact. Cradling your noggin, the internal shell does exactly what it's supposed to, absorbing impact energy through the destruction of lightweight polystyrene material. Aside from these to-die-for essentials, the Cheetah gives you an adjustable venting system, a hypoallergenic and antibacterial Meryl liner, and a chin guard to ward off the effects of the worst face plants. Contact 800-453-3862, www.markerusa.com.
