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Smith just took away your best excuse for not wearing a brain bucket by creating the world’s lightest certified snow helmet. The Smith Maze Helmet only weighs 11.5 ounces! On top of being light as hell, the Maze uses AIREVAC 2 Ventilation to keep your head cool and force goggle fogging the way of the dinosaurs. Remove the AIRFLOW vent plugs for some extra breeze on sunny days and rest assured your goggles will stay secured in the removable goggle lock when you cartwheel out of that corked 540 FAIL.
Bottom Line: The lightest certified snow head protection in the world.
I've tried on plenty of helmets over the years trying to find one that didn't make me look ridiculous or feel like.. well feel like I was wearing a helmet. This is one of the ONLY ones I've ever tried that accomplishes both (the only other one was the RED Mutiny.
I can't get over how light this thing is. As said by other reviewers, you dont even feel like you are wearing a lid it is so light. And it looks very good on my peanut shaped head. I used to have a Bern Macon - this one crushes it in terms of weight and looks.
I've worn it with Oakley A-Frames and Crowbars and both fit well.
It also has removable inner padding sections, so you can wear it without a beanie (pads in), or with one (pads out) and you get the same feel and fit as long as the beanie is a regular sized one and not just a liner.
this is my favorite smith helmet yet. honestly. INCREDIBLY light-weight-- it's like you're not even wearing a helmet-- however still warm-- and safe. I'd recommend it for anyone-- it's the lightest certified helmet on the market. . . plus-- I honestly can say that I 'tested it's durability' a few times last season-- check check and check. stoked. will def ride this helmet again next season.
I just got a new Med. Maze helm, and i wanted to know what smith goggle went best with it that give it a good snug look and feel, the I/O or the Phenom?
I wear the I/O and the Maze in a medium, and I am really stoked on the combo. Snug fit, no gap, feels like one solid helmet/goggle unit, not like two pieces of gear. Wind doesn't get in around the sides of the goggle either, which is pretty cool.
This helmet is the culmination of safety, good looks, function, and it's feather-weightedness. The lightest certified helmet out there, the thing is a looker, the Smith Phenom goggles work stylishly with the Maze, and I have a Med fit head, but I get the size Large - so I can wear a medium weight beanie under the helmet (be sure to take off the earpads if you choose to go this route).
This helmet will fit both those goggles......If I had to choose between the Maze and G10......I would def. go with the Maze. The Maze is so low profile and light, it will make the G10 look like a football helmet. The Maze is sweet.....go low pro......go for the Maze......
As a Smith Athlete, I've tried most of their helmets over the last few years, and this one is definitely my favorite. Its the lightest helmet I've ever worn - I love being protected but not feeling like I'm inside an armored vehicle.
Also, since I'm weight conscious when choosing what I bring on hikes and ski tours, I am really stoked to have this helmet available. Hardly even notice its attached to my pack.
I am pretty sure you could get away with either, since there is some overlapping in sizes. The small Maze goes down to 51cm though, so that will fit him for sure.
this will be my first year wearing a helmet skiing since I was a youngster. I can't get over how light it is. I don't feel as though i'm wearing a helmet. For those of you who have avoided wearing helmets because of their bulky, heavy, restricting features, this is the one for you. my mom is stoked
The helmet on this page does not have built in audio, BUT, you can upgrade the helmet with this audio kit: http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Smith-Skullcandy-Single-Shot-Snap-Fit-Audio-Kit/SMI0592M.html
The new Smith Maze is the most badass helmet around. Besides being the lightest in the industry, its super comfortable and of course...great looking!I wear this helmet for skiing and b.a.s.e jumping. It gives me all the protection I could possibly need (and I need alot of protection..:) I rock it with the Smith I/O and Phenom goggle, but the entire smith goggle lineup fits great.
In terms of fitting your head the same sizing applies. I just got the Maze for the upcoming season and wear the same size I did for my Variant last season. The helmet itself is way sweeter, though, incredibly light and not bulky at all (and a great price).
I have never had a helmet before and one of the last hold outs so this helmet is perfect!!lightweight, no bobble head look and the helmet fit perfect (I wear a medium). I wore this in 3 days of heavy snowfall at Mammoth Mtn,CA last weekend and most of the time did not even notice I had a helmet on. If you were a hold out on getting a helmet... then this one will make you change your mind.
Just purchased the Smith Maze after some difficulty with my K2 Crossfire fitting with my Oakley A Frames. Just taking it out of the box and onto the head is great low profile fit. It really sits nice on my head. I tried it on with my Oakley AFrames...and they fit perfectly. One complaint would be that the goggle strap lock on the back is a bit cheesy and I can see that breaking off sometime this winter.......other than that, this new Smith helmet is worth the purchase....
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