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Smith Variant Brim Helmet
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By kp
Ranked #1154 - Helmets
November 14, 2009
Ya I dont know, there's somethin with the construction of this helmet.
Pro's-fits great, lower profile than most with the big dome look, light weight, awesome ventilation...the obvious reasons.
For the negatives....the helmet is built in two pieces, due to the venting I believe. The top portion feels a little flimsy for my liking. Right out of the box if feels like it could almost be peeled in two! There's some play in it, almost like the two pieces aren't totally sealed which is causes this annoying squeaky sound. Feels like if my visor smacks a branch it will peel the top half right off the helmet. Its like im treating this thing fragile'y (sp?) ,afraid of breaking it.
If your rough on gear think twice.
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Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: February 28, 2010 By: KJ
Flimsy? It is in two pieces, but I doubt I could pry it apart if I tried, without using tools ... and the forces your head will encounter in a crash will not tend to peel helmets apart, they'll tend to give one or more bangs to your head. The helmet feels lightweight but tough and durable. It's as high-quality as any helmet I looked at and is the most comfortable on my head.
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The helmet is much tougher than it looks/feels. I've been whacked in the head my a loose water hose (snowmaking) and my helmet saved me from a head injury. There is no obvious dent but I do see some separating happening. I will probably end up sending it back to BackCountry for a replacement at the end of the season because BC is awesome like that. I have definately dropped, kicked, thrown, smacked, tossed, whipped, chucked my helmet over the last year and it is holding up, so are the bluetooth skullycandy speakers.
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