This helmet is the best of the best, if you are looking for the best helmet and money is not an option. This was the only helmet that "really" fit my oversized head, so I bit the bullet and bought it. I'm so glad I did. I would recommend trying some helmets on at your local ski shop and then come back here for the killer prices! That's what I did! Vents work great, right amount of padding, earphones work good, and most of all...I could ride all day with this helmet on. It is so comfortable! If you want to save some money, this helmet is the same thing as the Fuse Helmet but it's got audio, I figured it was worth the couple extra bucks to be listening to some rockin tunes on da slopes :-) Your choice! Ski safe!