SMITH Scout Snow Helmet

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Meanwhile, you’ll know that the classic ABS hardshell and an EPS foam liner, when paired with MIPS, will protect their brain just as well as many other helmet models out there. What we liked: versatility, style, low profile, visor, number of vents, temperature control, adjustable Boa fit, hybrid shell protection, side protection, comfort and fit

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The Smith Scout helmet adapts to your needs and the weather conditions. It comes with an advanced ABS construction for the best protection. The Lifestyle Fit system ensures a perfect fit and keeps your goggle in place, even when you wear them under the helmet. The Scout is also beanie compatible and offers removable, audio compatible ear pads.

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Taken together, the safety features, style, warmth, comfort, ventilation, and adjustability/fit all earn the Vantage MIPS its place at the top of the snow helmet market. If you feel like geeking out over gear next time you’re on the mountain, try to count how many Smith helmets you see in the lift line. It will be a lot. The Smith Vantage MIPS ( men’s and women’s) is Smith’s time-tested flagship model and our choice for Best Overall Ski Helmet. I ended up returning this helmet for one reason. There is no adjustment to the sizing. I guess I didn't fully pay attention to the description,... Coming from someone who wouldn’t be alive to write these words had he not been wearing a ski helmet as a punk high schooler throwing 720s in the terrain park, I say there’s just no reason not to wear one when you ski or snowboard at resorts. Goggle retainers are a simple but appreciated feature. The built-in clip holds goggle straps in place and helps reduce the risk of losing your ski goggles in a crash or otherwise. Designs do vary some—many budget helmets use a simple plastic piece that flips open, while higher-end helmets will have a more secure strap or cord design. Giro's goggle retainer systems are simple and easy to use The accolades don’t stop there, though. Why? Because the Vantage MIPS features top-shelf adjustability, thanks to a Boa dial fit system, and protection.

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To narrow down the list we created based on what other outdoor media had to say, we then turned to our own expertise and everyday users. The author, Matt McDonald works by day at Powder7 Ski Shop in Golden, Colorado, and skis 60-90 days per season. Recently, he’s skied in far-flung places like Hokkaido, Japan, the Yukon, Chile, and Argentina, in addition to domestic haunts like Colorado and New England.For this story, hesurveyed skiers of all skill levels (many of whom are our friends). We cannot guarantee delivery within our usual time-scales to a small number of remote rural areas. Our Couriers will not deliver to the following postcodes* on a next working day service. Delivery takes between 2 and 5 working days. But scientists have conducted numerous tests on MIPS helmets, dropping them from 2.2-3.1 meters on 45-edges angles onto grinding paper. Ouch. The Bombshell construction utilizes an injection-molded ABS shell with an EPS lining to keep you fully protected. This construction is extremely durable and impact resistance and provides exceptional protection from heavy impacts.The biggest thing to watch out for when purchasing the Ledge MIPS, and any other Giro helmet for that matter, is the fit. While a number of ski helmets are unisex and are perfectly fine for either men or women, there is a wide selection of women’s-specific snow helmets. These models are quite similar to men’s versions, but with different colorways for the shell and liner, as well as having a smaller fit. There will often be a name change, but the technology is all the same—and so is the pricing. When applicable, we've included the link to both the men's and women's versions of the helmet. The caveat here is predictable considering Bluetooth helmets are still in their first generation. While some reviewers loved the sound quality, convenience, and functionality-and found no issues with Bluetooth connectivity-others have disagreed. A few mentioned issues holding a connection with the older iPhone 8, while others don’t like the music sound quality or volume levels. All the reviewers we heard from were pleased with the phone-call quality and the microphone. However multiple users have complained that the function button on the Communication earpads is too small and pretty much impossible to use with ski gloves on. That sleek profile is impressive considering how many vents the Vantage has: 21. That’s at least eight or nine more than just about every other leading helmet on the market.