“While I’d have and crash test experience to report on, I can report on fit. For starters, I was a bit bummed to see that this helmet doesn’t have a seemless fit with older smith goggles. I have both I/O7 and Vice goggles, and neither fit this helmet well, being more round at the top, where the helmet is more flat, so gaps form. I realize brands can change designs, but didn’t realize smith changed theirs that much in the past couple years. Also the BOA on the back comes very far down the back of the head, so any time I look up, it pushes my goggle down on my face and nose, essentially plugging my nose. Neither are huge deals but just annoying, and makes me wish I’d stuck with the Maze (now Method) I’ve had in the past.”
“I measured my head at 12 inches and ordered a medium accordingly. Snug with MIPS as lose as possible. I wished I would have bought the next size, there's no way I can wear a thin balaclava underneath to protect my face on very cold or snowy days. Ear pieces will not accommodate speakers.”
What features did you like?
Fit, Functionality, Quality, Style
“The helmet is very solid. Everything you'd expect from a good winter helmet. However, with the way the ear pads are designed, it is really uncomfortable with the aleck wireless helmet speakers to the point I don't use them at all. A bit disappointing since the product itself is good, just don't think the adequate space was given to fully claim "comfortable compatibility "”
What features did you like?
Color, Fit, Functionality, Quality, Style
“Works beautifully with my Mag goggles. Hiked in the backcountry at 12k+ altitude without ever taking off my goggles and NEVER fogged up. I strongly believe it was because of the helmet/goggle integration. Highly recommend.”
