Scott Flow Pro Mips Review

We grew to really enjoy the Scott Flow Pro Mips throughout an entire ski season, taking it on everything from resort laps to backcountry ski tours. When also considering its lab testing results, this helmet is worth its place on your finals list.

Impact Test

For this portion of our review, the Flow Pro is among the highest-performing ski helmets we've ever tested. While we can't recreate every single fall or crash scenario one might experience on the mountain, our testing process in this metric is objective and comparative.

Slow Impact Test Results

With the lowest amount of force measured of any ski helmet we've ever tested, nothing even comes close to the Flow Pro.

Fast Impact Test Results

As you might have guessed, it came in at the front of the pack for fast impact results, too.

Comfort

The Scott Flow Pro came in about average when it comes to comfort. Overall, most skiers or riders are likely to be comfy in the Flow Pro and there will likely be space for you to fit a hat underneath, with a rear wheel tighener also allowing one to dial in the fit. We never experienced any pressure points or had any areas getting rubbed, even on lengthy days skiing from first to last chair.

We found this option to be slightly top-heavy and tilted either forward or back on our heads throughout a day of riding, though it was a very subtle shift. With heads of other shapes and sizes, this option fit better, but there was a consensus among the team that the ear flaps were underbuilt, with minimal shaping to cup the ears. The ear flaps are designed to allow the rider to hear better, but in the comfort metric, it wasn't a favorite.

Warmth

With a decent amount of insulation and space to fit a hat underneath, the Flow Pro is a fairly warm ski helmet. We braved the coldest of winter days during testing and found this to hold up to arctic temperatures, though it does get a bit drafty around the back of the ears.

We attribute this to some unavoidable space between the back of the earpads and the rest of the helmet. With more generous head layering, we didn't feel the draft, and most will find this to be a dependable helmet in chilly temperatures.

Ventilation

In terms of airflow on warmer days, this model scored about average.

The liner offers some cooling, thanks to a slightly suspended liner construction, which gives some space between the liner and the rest of the helmet. This allows airflow to easily travel from the front through the back of the helmet.

Unfortunately, this option is lacking in the vent department, with only four narrow vents in the front and four equally small vents in the back. However, the two goggle vents in the front, uniquely, offer adjustable/closeable vents, which were well-loved by our entire team. When considering its impact test results, many will likely be ok sacrificing some breathability for protection.

Usability

The Scott Flow Pro Mips offers a standard wheel tightening system in the back to adjust fit, which was simple and effective to use. Uniquely, this option includes Scott's 360° Pure Sound Technology, which essentially ensures the wearer can hear their surroundings and was noticeable throughout testing. Some of the ski helmets available today have particularly thick ear pads, which can offer warmth but can really muffle the sound, so some might greatly appreciate this feature.

We also loved the adjustable goggle vents, which were our favorite feature of the Flow Pro. Our biggest complaint with this option was the goggle strap holder, which was trickier to put on correctly with gloves. While this might seem like a minor complaint, this is one of the components of any ski helmet you'll be messing with every single day on the mountain, and if the retainer strap comes undone, it can be a real pain mid-ski run.

Should You Buy the Scott Flow Pro Mips?

If you're looking for a top-notch option for protection, the Scott Flow Pro Mips is worthy of your consideration, with unparalleled scores in drop testing. With a design favoring free riding, this helmet still offers a relatively low weight, though in a bulkier package. As long as this option fits your head, you'll also likely find it to be both comfortable and warm. This isn't the cheapest helmet out there, so if you are looking for an option that's easier on the wallet, keep reading through our other options.

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