I have been a Smith fan for years and they have always been counted on for quality. Their Skull Candy audio attatchments are absolute junk. Cheap, illfitting, junk. Good helmet, not the best, but good. The audio earpieces are not the same as the ones Smith builds into the helmet and they frequently fall out. They are a hassle and not worth a dime. Wait untill next year, maybe Smith will get it together.

This Helmet is pretty sweet! so far the audio hasn't died like the other guy said. the connector could be a little easier to get at. but overall the helmet rocks. i like the ventilation options as well.

I have about 15 days on my Holt now and I haven't had many issues at all with it. I had a Variant Brim before, and found that most of the "features" broke. I like the helmet clip much better than the snap on the Variant. This helmet does have a bit less venting than the Variant, but the vents have never broken.

The only issue I have had is with the singleshot. The speakers sound great and everything, but the controller for the ipod is awkward to use with a glove on. The volume knob also gets turned quite frequently on accident. I haven't found that great of a place for it to avoid that.

Overall, this is the best helmet I have owned and I am quite picky. Solid design that doesn't have silly features that just end up breaking when you need them.

I bought the Holt with the single-shot Skullcandy accessory. The liner is very nice and breathable. The chin strap is well padded and comfortable. I like the venting on the front that forces air into the top of your goggles. Overall the Holt is well-built. Not quite as lite as some others, but I like the style. The connecting cord is mediocre, thus the 4 rating. I had some trouble with the Skullcandy connection at the ear piece. Sound only came out of one side. I called and they sent a replacement with no further discussion. I'm very pleased with the service. You can pull out the liner and insert pads for skateboarding. Now that I have a skateboard helmet, perhaps I should pick up a board.

As a snowboard instructor, i love my Smith Holt Audio. It allows me to to hear my students, yet still keeps my ears warm. The only issue i have with it, is during free riding. Slight movements of the wire's cancel out the sound. And the mute button is way to sensitive. Any brushing on it, impedes how it plays.

However, over all, i would recommend this helmet. I dont regret purchasing it at all.

smith does it again great protection and the skull candy audio is amazing. overall this is a fantastic helmet.

When it works it works great. It seems to loose connection, so it cuts in and out sometimes. Style and fit is great, the audio could use some help.

I bought the Smith holt w/skullcandy hookup, and finally got a chance to try it. It feels good to wear, and looks pretty good too. The only negative thing about this helmet is the audio. The sound is not at all what I had expected.
Other than that a great purchase, and I don't regret it!