FXR Helium Alpha Snow Helmet

FXR Helium Alpha Snow Helmet

The FXR Helium Alpha Snow Helmet is a composite snow helmet built for riders who demand lightweight protection and versatile airflow control. Its shell combines carbon fiber, Kevlar, and aerospace-grade fiberglass to keep weight low without sacrificing structural integrity. Two shell sizes help tailor fit and protection across a range of head shapes.

Key Features

• Super-Lite composite shell: Constructed from carbon fiber, Kevlar, and aerospace-grade fiberglass for a lightweight yet durable build.
• Two shell sizes: Help optimize fit, comfort, and protection.
• 365 vent control: Ultra-high flow adjustable ventilation supports airflow for all-year riding, with included winter vent plugs for cold-weather use.
• Adjustable peak: Features glove-friendly 3-point break-away screws to help reduce drag and block snow and roost.
• Dual-density EPS safety core: Provides impact protection through a layered foam construction.
• Intrusion-resistant rear diffuser: Transfers impact loads to compatible neck braces.
• Impact-absorbing chin composite and extended rubber nose guard: Add front coverage for additional face protection.

Safety and Specs

• Shell material: Carbon fiber, Kevlar, and aerospace-grade fiberglass
• Two shell sizes available
• Dual-density EPS safety core
• Intrusion-resistant rear diffuser compatible with neck braces
• Includes winter vent plugs
• Meets or exceeds ECE 22.06 safety regulations

Before You Select a Size: Helmet-Fit Facts

A helmet is one of the most important pieces of riding gear you will choose, and the size printed on the label is only a starting point. Head circumference, head shape, crown contact, cheek-pad pressure and the retention system all affect whether a helmet fits correctly. Two helmets marked the same size can fit very differently—even within the same brand.

• Measure around the widest part of your head, keeping the tape level and approximately one inch above your eyebrows.
• A new helmet should feel evenly snug around the entire head without sharp or painful pressure points.
• When you move the helmet gently from side to side, your skin should move with the liner rather than the helmet sliding independently.
• Fasten the retention system and confirm that the helmet cannot roll forward or lift off the head.
• Wear the helmet for several minutes before deciding. Comfort padding may settle with use, but an incorrect shell shape or painful pressure point is unlikely to be solved by choosing blindly.

Why Come to Eagle Leather for a Helmet Fitting?

Our staff is trained to help with helmet fitting and can help you compare head shape, size, pressure points and retention across different models. Inventory changes daily, but Eagle Leather consistently carries many hundreds of helmets—often approaching 1,000 units—across half-shell, open-face, modular, adventure and full-face styles. That selection gives you the opportunity to compare brands and internal shapes instead of relying on a size label alone.

For such an important piece of riding gear, we encourage you to visit Eagle Leather for an in-person fitting before selecting a size without trying the helmet on.