A. If you are a first time skier you may consider renting a ski helmet rather than forking out for your own helmet. In many cases though, you may be able to buy a ski helmet for no more than the cost of renting one for a week. If you buy a new ski helmet it will fit better, you can be sure it has been looked after and it wouldn’t have been worn numerous times before. See our Ski Helmet Guide for more information.