Ski & Snowboard · Head-to-head
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 budget 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.
- Construction type is not described on the page.
- 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
| OutdoorMaster KELVIN 2 MIPS Ski Helmet | 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 |
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 budget 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).