I actually brought this helmet into the backcountry

By Josh Ranked #900 - Helmets February 25, 2010

I hate helmets. I grew up ski racing and have an abiding dislike for the lack of hearing, discomfort and weight of every helmet I've ever worn. But now the smith maze. It's light enough that I actually bring it touring when I'm attempting to ski terrain that scares me a bit, since it is so freakin' light. It's comfortable and simple, and it's relatively stylish. I don't even have a gaper-gap between the helmet and goggles, and I use Oakley A frames, possibly the least helmet-friendly goggle made.

Downsides: still can't here very well with those giant ear flaps. The material covering the outside of the ear flap started to detach after two days (not the best construction).

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