Variant Brim Helmet
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Why did I Wait?
This was my first helmet purchase and I couldn't have been more pleased. The fit was great and the ability to dial it in with the Boa just makes it perfect. The vents are easy to operate and allow for a wide range of temps. Works great with Smith goggles. It is about as light as wearing a hat with zero visability issues. Highly reccomend spending the money, you won't regret it.
January 21, 2012
Awesome Helmet!
First off, this helmet looks killer. Low profile, nice lines, great design. The helmet vents are easy to open and close, even with gloves. The brim does not interfere with my goggles like other brim helmets have done for me in the past. The Boa adjustment system dials in the fit perfectly, and works with gloves on as well. The helmet is super warm with the ear attachments in, and cools well with the venting and removing the ear attachments. This helmet is a little on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for. Top of the line design, functionality, and comfort make up for it. I wish my MTB helmet was this nice!!
January 10, 2012
Functional, stylish helmet
I have a big head.
There, I said it.
I look kind of silly in most helmets (especially bike helmets), so I've become kind of picky about style.
As soon as I tried this one on in the store I had to buy it. Luckily I found it at a good price on Altrec and ordered it right away. The liner is detachable, and it has ample vents, so I may end up using it as a bike helmet in the summer. We'll see. Overall I'm very happy with this.
December 24, 2011
Best I've found...
Skiing about 100 days a year, I have tried all of the major brands of helmets and this is the best I have found. It is light and comfortable. The new model fits better with a more precise adjustment and the ventilation is great on warmer days. It is easy to add any audio system.
December 17, 2011
Great Helmet
The helmet is fantastic compared to Giro. More important, Altrec is the place to purchase ski products. On two occasions I have found that this website carries the cheapest products compared to others (upto 75% in savings). I feel comfortable enough to now not shop around and just go there directly; however, inventories are limited. In regards to this helmet. My head is 24 inches. I am right on the border line of a Large vs XL. I have not tried an XL (although there are no other styles except black) in this color (white). The Large seems to fit, but would have been nice to see what an XL would have been like. My recommendation is if you are right on the border between sizes, it may be worth wild to go up in one size. Overall, the helmet is a great looking product and seems to be durable.
May 4, 2011
Great Helmet
Purchased this helmet toward the end of the year, so I have not used it a whole lot! But so far it is a great fitting helmet, with great adjust abilities! I love the vents on the top, they don’t sit down deep for snow to pile up in. The best part is the audio options! Great helmet….
April 25, 2011
Awesome Helmet! Great Fit and Quality!
Bought this helmet to replace an old Giro after reading reviews and trying on dozens of helmets and haven't regretted it for a minutes! Fit is perfect, including with goggles,and chin strap is very comfortable when tightened securely. Very warm with vents closed and cool with vents open. Wouldn't change a thing, very pleased!!
March 17, 2011
Best Snow Sports Helmet on the Marker!
Let me start by saying I have owned 4 helmets, some comfortable, some not, some well vented, some not. Another issue I have had with other helmets is getting the goggles and helmet to line up right or match curvatures. Not with the Smith. The interface between where the goggles end and helmet begin is flawless and allows for unbelievable airflow/venting which leads to no fogging whatseoever. The fit is true and it is the most comfortable helmet/goggle combo I have ever had on! One other small note, on occasional wrecks or wipeouts I would get some snow in the top of the goggle vent but with the brim that covers the vents and lines up with the helmet vents for a perfect fit there is no way snow can get in there to clogs up the goggle vents, a huge plus!
February 14, 2011
Great Helmet
The helmet runs a bit smaller than the measurements suggest. Great helmet and the ventilation is fantastic. I love the style helmet and the quality of the construction.
February 13, 2011
Variant Brim Helmet
Great helmet. Fits great. Back fit adjustment a little tricky to adjust, had to take off helmet, adjust, put back on, take off, adjust etc... Knob type adjustment on other helmets much easier to use. Wore this in 30deg weather -too warm, had to open vents to cool down. Vent adjustments very easy- just slide open/close.
February 10, 2011
This is one of the best looking helmets on the market. It is comfortable and warm, and doesn't affect peripheral vision. The strap is very comfortable and most goggles fit great.
February 9, 2011
Light, comfortable and well thought out
I've taken this helmet up on the hill a few times now, and I love it. Much lighter than my old, bulky K2 helmet. Last time I went up to ski, it rained and the brim did its job. The brim looks good and works great. I use Oakley Wisdom googles and I have not had any problems. I've read that good don't stay on the forehead cause of the brim, but i found that my googles stay put on my forehead. Also, before i bought the helmet, i heard that the tightening mechanism in the back ruins jackets because of the sharp teeth. I have no had a problem with my jacket getting ripped up. The adjustable vents seem great, but i haven't notice a difference in warmth yet with them open or closed, but that's just personal preference I think. I bought the twin-tip audio system also, and i am very impressed with the combo. It's a little tricky to insert the headphones in the helmet but you only need to do it once! I like bass, and although they aren't high end headphones, they do the trick and have decent bass. I clip my volume control on the "y" part of my chin strap (near the ear).
The clip for the googles in the back works well too, even though the piece of plastic that adjusts the google strap lenght is directly under the google clip. I had problems with this on my old helmet.
The helmet was expensive (got it on sale) but it makes such a big difference on the hill. Warmth, comfort and swagger is what I got with this helmet.
February 3, 2011
Light, Warm, & Stylish
This is a great helmet. It is nice and light so you forget it is there and just as warm if not warmer than a winter hat for those cold rides up the lift. I have a big head and struggle to find helmets that don’t make my head look so much larger than it already is. This helmet is low profile and disappears. Also, you can’t beat all of the color options; you can find one to match any gear you already have.
February 2, 2011
So far so good helmet.
This helmet is lightweight and vents well. It's pretty comfortable so you hardly know it's on. The helmet is pricey but worthwhile when you consider what it's supposed to do.
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January 23, 2011
Great Helmet
Bought this helmet for my wife for Christmas this year and she just loves it. It is comfortable and keeps your head warm. It holds your googles in place nicely. I'm going to buy my self one too.
January 20, 2011
gotta have it
I have tried more than 5 helmets so far, and this is soooo sick.
Super light, beautiful and thoughtful design, and confortable. One thing that made me hesitated is the price, but right after I received this helmet, I thought this is worthy to pay for my life.
January 7, 2011
Best purchase Ever
I like very much this helmet, it's very confortable , it's like if I have nothing on my head, the only weak point is : cold air entering by the little holes at the back of the helmet.
January 5, 2011
Great helmet
I have had 3 helmets and this is the best of the best. Warm, light weight and not too big.
December 14, 2010
Great fit, toasty
I cannot recommend this helmet enough. The design was perfect for me... love the fuzzy chin strap. Had it on opening day as snow & temps were falling. Used w/ Smith goggles, it was warm, worked well, had a great fit. Love the brim to keep some snow from falling directly on face/goggles.
November 29, 2010
Protection & Comfort
I finally broke down and bought helmet. Years of hypocrisy gone by, demanding my kids to wear them. I have to say the look and comfort made it easy to commit, not to mention the fact that I feel more protected on the slopes. I have a large dome and couldn't find the style or fit that I liked. Finally found it in the Variant brim helmet. Highly recommend this product!
November 23, 2010
