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Smith Variant Helmet
Want a helmet that does everything but make your coffee in the morning? The Smith Men's Variant Helmet offers all the latest and greatest in helmet technology, at least until the fine day when your ski helmet asks if you want cream and sugar in the morning. A tough polycarbonate shell makes rocks and trees quiver with fright and jump out of your way. (Well, almost.) The Variant's Adjustable Regulator ventilation lets you decide just how much airflow your cranium requires, and the high-performance X-Static lining eliminates odor, regulates temperature, and minimizes static. The removable goggle clip holds your frames just where you want ‘em, and removable snap-fit ear pads can swap out for audio pads if you want to rock out to Stevie Wonder while you shred.
Bottom Line: The Smith Variant Snow Helmet knows that when onlookers think you're crazy, you're doing something cool.
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By: rozbud752152552
May 2, 2008
Love the matte look and the outer vent adjustment. Used to more padding but the adjustable sizing does well. Used it at the end of the season so might need a cap liner for the really cold temps to feel warmer. Overall, very pleased!
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By: bigc2282174773
April 15, 2008
Used this helmet for months of Montana powdered glades. Great adjustable fit allows for balaclava or not. Toasty warm with vents closed. With them open I don't even feel like I've a helmet on. Took some tough head shots with no damage to nut or shell. Perfect fit, no gap, with Smith and Uvex goggles. Go for it!
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By: Anonymous
March 20, 2008
This is my first helmet and I have no complaints. Keeps the noggin fully protected and doesn't feel like I'm wearing a helmet. My Smith gogs fit perfectly over them.
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By: LWII
March 12, 2008
Purchased for my very particular minded son. He loves the fact that the black is matte not shiny, has a great shape with not too flashy stripes. If he has to wear a helmet, this one makes it less of a hardship.
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By: spwatterwo2104664
March 6, 2008
I wear prescription glasses under my Smith Goggles. The variant helment works perfectly, fits great and is warm.
So nice to have a helment that coordinates with the goggles thanks.
Phillis
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By: martine t
February 26, 2008
Sm = too small; Med = too big. I'm not goldilocks, but this helmet's fit isn't remotely as good as the fit of a Giro helmet (which has the back-of-head adjustable feature). Too bad because I usually really like other smith products.
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By: KellyJ
February 16, 2008
I bought this helmet after ~10 years in a Red that needed to be retired. It fits well compared to others I've tried, (I generally lean toward the fit of Giros), it's comfy. I like the ear pieces and can hear well. Only gripes are it's going to scuff very easily (white, but I knew that...) and I get a bit of the gaper gap feeling with my Prodigys. No, you can't see the gap, but there is some definite air flow due to the way they set up the venting to keep goggs from fogging. Overall, fantastic helmet!
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By: MVG
February 5, 2008
Spent three days straight in this helmet and have no complaints. Kept me warm when I needed it, and I opened the vents when I needed to cool off. Very comfortable and lightweight, it does not even feel like you are wearing a helmet at all. Great helmet, I highly recommend it!!
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By: Twhiteiii
January 21, 2008
This is a fine helmet. comfortable, functional, easy to use. the fit adjustment is great when adding insulation to the head and the venting is great as well. would purchase again and recommend this product.
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By: DRWillis
January 16, 2008
Just got back from Austria, where this helmet took everything i could throw at it, and havin only been boarding for 6 months, that was quite a bit. I used Smith Phenom goggles, and gotta say, never once experienced any fogging. The vents were always open. never got cold enough to close 'em. One tip though, i pulled one of the ear protectors out of it's housing, which trust me was stuck pretty fast. but it don't fit back in as snug now:s...recommend you leave 'em be. All in all though, this is my second lid 'n it looks sweeter than most and comfy too!! NICE!
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By: Julian Carr
January 12, 2008
Description: This helmet is awesome. It is lightweight and has vents that open up to cool you off and close up to keep you warm on the bitter days. It looks really good with the Smith Phenom goggles or the new I/O
goggles from Smith.
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By: cbg
January 9, 2008
Very nice helmet. Works great in varying conditions due to excellent venting. Lower profile avoids the bubble-head look of some helmets. Only bad things are minimal padding on inside and a little heavier than my previous helmet: Giro 9.
Overall I love it.
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Tech Specs:
Material:
Hybrid shell (polycarbonate & ABS)
Ventilation:
3-Stage adjustable
Adjustability:
HFS, adjustable chin strap with plastic clip
Weight:
18oz (520g)
Recommended Use:
Skiing, snowboarding
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime