Ski helmets also assume you'll be traveling much faster than you would be on a bike. If memory serves the basic helmets we sell where I work assume you may be traveling upwards of 40 mph. And apparently ski race helmets assume you'll be going as fast as 80 mph if not faster
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Reply to ELI5: Why do people wear different types of helmets when skiing and bicycling? by LucasUnited
Ski helmets also assume you'll be traveling much faster than you would be on a bike. If memory serves the basic helmets we sell where I work assume you may be traveling upwards of 40 mph. And apparently ski race helmets assume you'll be going as fast as 80 mph if not faster