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OutdoorMaster KELVIN 2 MIPS Ski Helmet vs Anon Logan WaveCel Ski & Snowboard Helmet
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Ski Helmets: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Kelvin 2 MIPS publishes both major certifications and adds MIPS at a low price. The Anon Logan WaveCel brings a premium fit system and WaveCel protection for riders willing to spend more.
OutdoorMaster KELVIN 2 MIPS Ski Helmet
Buy itDual-certified with MIPS, 14 vents and audio compatibility at a low price.
- Meets ASTM F2040-18 and CE EN 1077:2007 Class B, with MIPS rotational protection.
- 14 air vents, an adjustable dial and a detachable lining.
- Audio compatible, sized by head circumference in inches, with 30-day returns.
- No weight is published.
- Reinforced ABS shell over an EPS core, a conventional hard-shell build.
- Vents are not described as adjustable.
Anon Logan WaveCel Ski & Snowboard Helmet
Buy itWaveCel protection, a 360° BOA fit and a low-profile in-mold shell.
- WaveCel impact material, visible through 10 passive vents, with snow-stopper fabric.
- In-shell 360° BOA fit dial for micro adjustments all around the head.
- In-mold polycarbonate shell fused to an EPS liner, at a published 424 g.
- The product page does not list ASTM or EN certifications.
- WaveCel helmets fit close to the head; Anon suggests sizing up if between sizes.
- Vents are passive, not adjustable.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| OutdoorMaster KELVIN 2 MIPS Ski Helmet Our pick | Anon Logan WaveCel Ski & Snowboard Helmet | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Most skiers and snowboarders who want certified protection and MIPS without a premium price. | Riders who want a premium fit system and a low-profile helmet. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$$ · premium |
| Certifications | ASTM F2040-18, EN 1077 Class B | Not listed on page |
| Rotational protection | MIPS | WaveCel |
| Construction | ABS shell + EPS | In-mold PC + EPS |
| Fit system | Adjustable dial | 360° BOA dial |
| Vents | 14 | 10 passive |
| Weight | Not published | 424 g |
| Extras | Audio compatible, detachable liner | Snow-stopper vents |
| Returns | 30 days | Easy returns |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the OutdoorMaster KELVIN 2 MIPS Ski Helmet if
most skiers and snowboarders who want certified protection and MIPS without a premium price.
Know before buying: no weight is published.
Pick the Anon Logan WaveCel Ski & Snowboard Helmet if
riders who want a premium fit system and a low-profile helmet.
Know before buying: the product page does not list ASTM or EN certifications.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the OutdoorMaster KELVIN 2 MIPS Ski Helmet - Dual-certified with MIPS, 14 vents and audio compatibility at a low price. Choose the Anon Logan WaveCel Ski & Snowboard Helmet instead if riders who want a premium fit system and a low-profile helmet.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Ski Helmets: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).