Smith

Variance Helmet

The Smith Variance Helmet protects your noggin so you can continue the risky business of skiing without just your hair, skin, and bone between your brain and inanimate objects. Its Hybrid Shell construction combines a bombshell ABS shell with In-Mold technology to give you an optimal fit around your dome that can handle tough impacts. The AirEvac 2 ventilation system pulls cold air in through the brim and pushes warm air away from your goggles through eighteen vents so you feel like wind is blowing through your hair when you're bombing peaks. If you get too chilly, you can close the vents with a regulator switch on top of the helmet.

The Variance can close down tight around your dome thanks to Smith's exclusive x Boa Fit System that offers an intuitive dial in the back for on-the-fly, single-handed micro-adjustments. Its Nanosilver lining has antimicrobial features that keep the lining clean and fresh. The Snapfit SL Ear Pads provide a cozy seal around your ears, but you can remove them if you want a bit of fresh air. The ear pads also work with Skullcandy audio systems (sold separately) so your favorite tunes can provide the stoke while the helmet provides the protection.