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Smith 2008 Variant Brim Helmet

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Retail Price: $159.95

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Description of Smith 2008 Variant Brim Helmet:

Smith's Variant Brim Snow Helmet features Hybrid construction and a sleek brim to produce an effective helmet with tons of style. The Hybrid construction uses an ABS shell and an in-mold liner to create a lightweight and high-impact-absorbing helmet. AirEvac 2 technology allows this helmet to work well with goggles by channeling moist air away from your goggles and over your head in order to reduce fogging. The Smith Variant has adjustable vents for better climate control, so you don't get a steamy noggin. *Compatible with Skullcandy phone/audio systems (not included).

Bottom Line: Smith's Variant Brim Snow Helmet lets you catch some air without your mom freaking out about how you're gonna die.

Reviews (46):

Average Rating:

Excellent Helmet 01-09-09

David Daavettila (1): rank

This is the best helmet out there. The ventilation settings can be changed on the fly and are easy to operate with gloves. The brim is nice for keeping snow off the top of the goggles when you eat it. The bike helmet style fit adjustment in the rear is easy to use and works well too. One drawback which is brim can make putting your goggles on top a little harder since they then can slide off the back.

5 of 5 people found the above review helpful:

Great Design, Durability issues fixed 10-06-08

Sinecurely (10): rank

Re: phUnk's review about durability issues: I noticed this on the early releases of this helmet (before I bought one - its what kept me from getting one at first), but Smith fixed it mid-season of 07-08 and the new one I picked up in the spring is holding up very well - it survived a few days of backcountry hiking and skiing where it was often strapped to my pack and banging against my skis. The venting works very well and the micro brim is perfect. Just big enough to keep a little sun out, but not so big that you can't put your goggles up. It fits my noggin just fine and works fine with both goggles and sunglasses. The only thing I would change if I were the designer would be to add mesh to all the vent holes to keep snow from clogging in there when you do a head-plant in powder. Instead I just take it off for a moment and knock the snow out.

3 of 5 people found the above review helpful:

Awesome 02-27-09

Amanda Roper (24): rank

This helmet is great. Smiths girl helmet did not fit my head and looked goofy on me. I put this helmet on and was so happy. It fits great and my head doesn't look huge. I was afraid it wouldn't be warm but it keeps my head really warm when its freezing outside but then when its sunny and nice out it keeps my head cool with the vents open. I also have the skullcandy audio kit for the helmet and it works great! I highly recommend this helmet.

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Material:	[Outer Shell] ABS; [Inner Shell] polycarbonate; [Liner] X-Static
Ventilation:	Regulator (3-stage adjustable)
Adjustability:	HFS (slidelock in back); slidelock chinstrap
Weight:	18.5oz (530g)
Recommended Use:	Snowboarding, skiing
Manufacturer Warranty:	Lifetime
Country of Origin:	China