Giro Sport Design

You probably recognize the Giro name from their popular helmets for road and mountain biking. Well, Giro is more than a bike helmet company; they make bike shoes, bike gloves, ski and snowboard helmets and ski goggles, too.

Giro is an undisputed leader in action sports helmet technology for men and women. They are setting the standards for fit, ventilation, aerodynamics and crash safety. From their top of the line Aeon Road bike helmet to affordable hardshell skate styles, every model is certified to the highest crash standards available. Giro helmet technology includes:

• In-mold carbon reinforcement
• Tough outer microshells
• Roc Loc® dialed fit
• Wind Tunnel™ vents
• Active vents
• Roll-cage reinforcement
• P.O.V.™ adjustable visor
• In-mold - EPS liner
• polycarbonate shell
• Roc Loc® 5

Freeride mountain bikers will appreciate the full face style of the Remedy Mountain Bike Helmet. Its fiberglass shell and EPS foam interior will keep your noggin as safe as possible while you hit the latest gap jump or bomb the Super-D course. Other popular mountain bike styles are the Hex and XAR models with adjustable visors, while the Atmos road helmet with its in-mold carbon reinforcement tops the road bike list.

Bikers should also take a look at the Giro cycling shoe line. They've got mountain and road shoes for all levels of riders, male and female. The Privateer Mountain bike shoe is an awesome balance of affordability and performance. Or splurge on the Trans HV if you prefer the best. Roadies won't want to miss the Factor cycling shoe. Its lightweight construction is designed to offer all-day comfort and efficient power transfer. Regardless of which model you choose, you'll appreciate Giro's quick-adjust ratchet buckles and easy-to-use Velcro strap systems.

Freeride skiers need to check out the Remedy Carbon Ski Helmet. Lightweight, check; full face style, check; visor, check. It has got it all. If you prefer a lower key EPS hard shell ski and snowboard style, check out the affordable Giro Surface S model. Giro's In Form Fit System uses an ergo-friendly dial at the base of the helmet that provides up to 6 cm of adjustment and a tunable internal harness for maximum helmet stability.

Speaking of goggles, Altrec.com carries a variety of Giro goggles for ski and snowboard use. Ride with the best visibility possible, and check out the parkstrap system that allows you to wear your goggles under your helmet, sweet.

Look to an industry leader for your action sports needs. Altrec.com has handpicked the best Giro helmets, goggles and cycling shoes for your riding and skiing pleasure. If you're lucky, you might even find the Giro product you want on sale.