Keep this thing on 24/7 and couldnt even tell. I used to dread throwing a helmet on my pack goin to the backcountry, but the maze is so light its a no brainer. I also noticed the sizing seemed to change, I used to rock a medium fine, but now I always wear a beanie or bandana underneath. I guess thats just more gangtsa anyways.

The Maze is a nice helmet, it is comfortable and there is definitely plenty of warmth without a hat. The venting isn't the best, but not a huge issue. The helmet is very light and Oakley Goggles fit it nicely

This helmet is so light I never know I have it on. Super simple ventilation keeps my head cool even after my sickest line ever! Love it!! The Smith I/O goggles fit right in there perfectly too. Gotta get both!

This helmet is so light I never know I have it on. Super simple ventilation keeps my head cool even after my sickest line ever! Love it!! The Smith I/O goggles fit right in there perfectly too. Gotta get both!

Sick helmet - its low profile, especially the side profile and super light so it feels like you've got nothing on at all. For a helmet with minimal venting, this is the first helmet i've had that the venting is actually perfect. its got enough coverage so you don't feel like wind is being funneled through little holes at your head and yet, i never have any goggle fogging either even with pretty solid goggle coverage on top. (I use Oakley not smith). plus no gaper gap. I've toured with it once and didn't overheat. probably not what you would want in spring though. Anyway, one tip on the head phones. The standard smith skull candy smith headphones are 50 bucks, the giro ones are 30 bucks, the skull candy home brew is 20 bucks. ALL of them are the same actual speaker. they differ in phone support. i don't want my helmet ringing so i went Giro style and they work perfectly. If you're not a skull candy fan, most anything will fit in there when you pull out the extra foam.

After using this helmet a few times this season I would like to say, "this thing is the best." I know there are more technical helmets out there, but the simplicity of this helmet makes it awesome. As I'm sure you have read it is super light (the lightest helmet on the market), this makes wearing it a breeze. My previous helmet was last year's Giro G9. Good helmet and fit, i just never felt comfortable wearing it. Now if you are coming from not wearing a helmet to start with the Maze you are definately going to notice it, but if you have been wearing a helmet switching to this will be a dream. I suggest going to a shop and trying on smith helmets just to make sure you get the right size. Hope this helps!

I have a larger noggin and sometimes it's hard to find a helmet that will feel true to size. This helmet fits on my head like a glove. It feels perfect either with the all the pads on or no pads and a beanie underneath.

Before buying this I saw all the "you'll forget you're wearing it" hype and I didn't really care. But if you want a light helmet that you'll forget is on your backpack or better yet your dome? Get this thing. You'll feel like the shit.

I also feel awesome because it's recycled materials.

Definitely the lightest helmet I have. I used to rock the Variant Brim until the Vantage hit the streets. And then it was all Vantage which I absolutely love due to the weight (or lack thereof), incredible venting, and awesome fit.

I wanted to try this one out plus I really like the Cyan Stereo Maze over the Vantage Cyan Team design and I’m glad I bought this. The rear vents are utilized by merely folding a padding flap back down over itself. Simple enough, and since I stay pretty warm all the time, this thing will stay folded the whole time. There is plenty of plush padding in the dome and the fit is pretty descent. I do wish it had the extra helmet adjuster like the Vantage and Variant, but I’ll do fine without it.

So now I’ll be using this one on days that I’m mainly not doing a bunch of inbounds/sidecountry hiking, and reserve the Vantage for more aggressive hiking and the warmer days.