'Rivets' pulling out -- QC issue?

By Matt Ranked #77 - Helmets March 6, 2009

Ordered one of these and some Smith Prodigy goggles to replace my stolen helmet and goggles. :-(

The helmet looks pretty sharp, and fits well. It is very well-ventilated (which, as a ski instructor, is a key feature lessons in warm weather.) I have a big head (~24.5", at the high end of the range for the Large), and the Large size fit right. There's a nice little adjustable dial that can tighten it up if you need to, so better to go a size up if you're questionable.

The goggle-holder system on this helmet is definitely unique. Works pretty well -- UNLESS you have goggles that have one of those snap-together clasps right in the middle of the strap. Then it doesn't really hold the goggles solidly.

A bigger problem, though: while just trying it on in my living room with a few different pairs of goggles, some of the plastic 'rivets' near the front started to come loose, and the plastic piece at the front was popping loose near the rim. Not cool for a $150+ helmet. Maybe I just got a lemon, but I decided to go with a different model.

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