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Smith Variant Brim Helmet

Skiing > HelmetsRated: ***** by 10 reviews.

Mountain Gear

Full performance veiled under hybrid construction makes Smith's Variant Helmet the ideal protection for riding down the slopes. Rule one is to land on your feet - but if that doesn't happen, you'll be happy to be wearing the Variant for every other possibility. While you protect your skull, the brim adds protection for your eyes. f09 goggle Specifications based on size Medium.

Features:

  • Compatible with Skullcandy Twin Tip and Skullcandy Bluetooth audio and cellphone devices
  • Ensure all your accessories stay in the right place with snap-fit earpads and removable goggle clips
  • Fine-tune the fit with the custom-molded lining and one-button setting
  • For tough-yet-light protection, Hybrid Construction fuses an injection-molded ABS top half with a micro-thin polycarbonate shell lower half
  • Keep air flowing, even with your Smith goggles - the interconnected, adjustable venting system maximizes airflow to minimize fogging
  • Minimize static and sweat with the X-static performance lining

TahoeMountainSports.com

Smith Variant Brim Helmet is not an ordinary brain bucket. This stylish helmet utilizes Smith's latest Hybrid construction making it extra light and exceedingly effective
Hybrid Shell Technology combines polycarbonate and ABS shells for superior protection
AirEvac 2 ventilation maximizes goggle and helmet airflow to reduce fogging and control temperatures
Low-profile Regulator with 3-stage adjustable ventilation for easy climate control on 8 vents
X-Static performance lining eliminates funk, regulates temperature, and minimizes static
Helmet Fit System ensures a perfect fit
Snap fit ear pads and removable goggle clip
Available Colors: Black Pinstripe, White Pinstripe, Matte Graphite, Chocolate Check, and Tan/Sage Evolve
Check out Smith Variant Audio Helmet for the same great helmet with audio hookups for your portable music devices

Oregon Mountain Community

The Smith Variant Brim Helmet showcases Smith’s helmet technology in its finest form. A full performance helmet veiled under our Hybrid construction and finished with distinctive style.

Features:

  • AirEvac 2 ventilation maximizes goggle and helmet airflow to reduce fogging and control temperatures
  • Helmet Fit System (HFS) ensures a correct and comfortable fit
  • Hybrid Shell Technology combines polycarbonate and ABS shells for superior protection and style
  • Skullcandy Bluetooth and Twin Tip Link phone/audio systems available
  • Snap fit ear pads and removable goggle clip
  • X-Static performance lining eliminates odor, regulates temperature, and minimizes static (Cocona fabric used on Evolve model)

USOutdoor.com

The Variant Brim showcases Smith’s helmet technology in its finest form. A full performance helmet veiled under our Hybrid construction and finished with distinctive style.

Features:

  • AirEvac 2 ventilation maximizes goggle and helmet airflow to reduce fogging and control temperatures
  • Helmet Fit System (HFS) ensures a correct and comfortable fit
  • Hybrid Shell Technology combines polycarbonate and ABS shells for superior protection and style
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Skullcandy Bluetooth and Twin Tip Link phone/audio systems available
  • Snap fit ear pads and removable goggle clip
  • X-Static performance lining eliminates odor, regulates temperature, and minimizes static (Cocona fabric used on Evolve model)

This description was also provided by: Altrec


PeterGlenn

The Smith Variant brim helmet blends the superior performance of a hybrid shell with a modern brim design. And with a built-in ventilation system, fit system, and odor-eliminating liner, this helmet offers a host of other performance features. Its distinctive, modern style rounds out the Variant as a high-performance helmet.

Features:

  • AirEvac design for maximum airflow to keep goggles from fogging
  • Helmet Fit System for a correct, comfortable fit
  • Hybrid shell combines polycarbonate and ABS shells
  • Snap-fit ear pads and removable goggle clip
  • Three-stage adjustable ventilation for climate control
  • X-Static lining eliminates odor and minimizes static

Dogfunk

Smith's Variant Brim Snow Helmet features Hybrid construction and a sleek brim to produce an effective helmet with tons of style. The Hybrid construction uses an ABS shell and an in-mold liner to create a lightweight and high-impact-absorbing helmet. AirEvac 2 technology allows this helmet to work well with goggles by channeling moist air away from your goggles and over your head in order to reduce fogging. The Smith Variant has adjustable vents for better climate control, so you don't get a steamy noggin. *Compatible with Skullcandy phone/audio systems (not included).

This description was also provided by: Backcountry.com


Al's Sports

The award winning Variant Brim showcases Smith's helmet technology in its finest form. A full performance helmet veiled under our Hybrid Shell construction and finished with distinctive style.

Features:

  • 22 Vents
  • AirEvac 2 ventilation maximizes goggle and helmet airflow to reduce fogging and control temperatures
  • Hybrid Shell Construction
  • Low-Profile Regulator Adjustable Climate Control
  • Removable Goggle Lock
  • Skullcandy Bluetooth and Twin-Tip Link phone/audio system available
  • Snapfit Ear Pads
  • Style number HVB
  • X-Static Performance Lining

Evogear

Smith Variant Brim Helmet: If you’re not fallin’ you’re not tryin’. But if you shred hard, you fall hard. Take care of your thinker with the Smith Variant Brim Helmet.

Adjustability:HFS (slidelock in back); slidelock chinstrap
Audio compatible:yes
Liner material:EPS
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:[Outer Shell] ABS; [Inner Shell] polycarbonate; [Liner] X-Static
Recommended Use:Snowboarding, skiing
Shell:ABS plastic / polycarbonate
Ventilation:Regulator (3-stage adjustable)
Vents:yes
Weight:18.5oz (530g)

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
SmallMediumLargeSM 51-55cmN/A
Evolve Tan Sage
Evolve Tan Sage
159.95160.00159.95160.00159.95160.00 159.95
Emerald Ink & Daggers
Emerald Ink & Daggers
159.95159.95160.00159.95160.00 159.95
Mt True Blue Delft
Mt True Blue Delft
   111.95 
Gloss Black/ Red
Gloss Black/ Red
160.00 160.00111.95 
Matte Black / Blue Photog
Matte Black / Blue Photog
159.95160.00159.95160.00159.95160.00 159.95
Matte Black/ Blue Photog
Matte Black/ Blue Photog
 160.00160.00  
White/ Red Grandstanding
White/ Red Grandstanding
160.00160.00160.00  
Black / Red
Black / Red
159.95159.95159.95 159.95
Black Pintripe
Black Pintripe
159.93159.93160.00159.93159.95160.00  
Chocolate Check
Chocolate Check
159.00159.952 More...159.00159.952 More...159.00159.952 More... 159.95
Matte Graphite
Matte Graphite
159.00159.953 More...159.00159.953 More...159.00159.953 More... 159.95
White / Pink
White / Pink
159.93159.93159.93  
White Pinstripe
White Pinstripe
159.00159.952 More...159.00159.952 More...159.00159.952 More... 159.95
Black Pinstripe
Black Pinstripe
159.00159.953 More...159.00159.953 More...159.00159.952 More... 159.95
White / Red
White / Red
159.93159.93159.93  
White / Red Grandstanding
White / Red Grandstanding
159.95159.95159.95 159.95

Legend

  •     - Evogear
  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - Dogfunk
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Altrec
  •     - PeterGlenn
  •     - Backcountry.com

Notes:

TahoeMountainSports.com offers this product at $159.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Al's Sports offers this product at $159.99, but does not provide any color/size information.

Smith Variant Brim Helmet Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Nice upgrade

Rating:*****
A nice upgrade from my 5 year old Giro Nine.9. Helmet fits well, and the ratchet in back helps; works just like a bike helmet. Slider tabs for vents don't inspire confidence that they'll hold up for many uses, but they haven't broken and the vents are nice. Good front vents help keep goggles clear. Optional/add on audio ear flaps are a little thicker than regular ones and don't get really loud.
Anonymous at Altrec on 12/29/2008

good breathing hard hat

Rating:*****

I feel like this helmet is fairly light considering the durability of the hard shell. Its bomber, and fit my head nicely, this helmet seems to hold tighter to my head than some. There is really nice vent modulation. the vents are adjustable on each side and have three positions, Its nice to be able to fine tune your venting on those deep days.

sage cattabriga-alosa at Backcountry.com on 08/05/2009

Feels good, looks good

Rating:****

I just received this and I'm pumped. The chocolate check is a badass color. This helmet fits extremely well with the Scott Alias, Oakley A-Frame, and the Smith Anthem goggles, with no gap. The strap system seems secure. I think the brim will prevent putting goggles on the forehead. Venting is easy to operate with gloves on.

Samantha Glaes at Backcountry.com on 10/19/2009

overall very impressed

Rating:*****

i bought this helmet to compliment my smith googles more so than the giro omen i had previously. Not only does it fit with my googles perfectly it's overall great. Light, warm, very comfortable and it holds on tight. The vents also allow in an immense amount of air. A +

Kaleb Dale at Backcountry.com on 09/29/2009

Nice Helmet

Rating:*****

Got mine a few days ago and just love it. I used to have a red hi-fi helmet but i changed this year. The helmet is super comfy and holds onto my head great. I for sure recommend it. :)

Lukas Duddleston at Backcountry.com

Love it!

Rating:*****

Very well designed, awsome style. The vents work perfect, open em when it's sunny, close it during blizzards. My smith phenom goggles fit it perfectly. This helmet is the best. It's pricey, but worth it. According to me.

Pedro Veranos at Backcountry.com on 10/12/2009

Awesome

Rating:*****
This helmet was very lightweight and the adjustable fit made it as snug as I wanted it. It kept me very warm and at times I forgot I was wearing a helmet.
Jay at Altrec on 01/01/2009

Fits Great

Rating:*****
This helmet fits great. The ratchet in the back makes it very adjustable. There's not gap with the Smith Prodigy googles like I used to get with the Giro G10.
Anonymous at Altrec on 02/09/2008

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Rating:*****

good helmet. great fit. only downside I've found is the brim getting in the way of pulling up goggles.

win3344968 at Backcountry.com on 10/11/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Cool piece but Smith's warranty sucks.

Rating:***

I got this helmet last winter because I wanted a bucket cover that had a visor on it. Well the visor ended up breaking after only owning the helmet for two days. I tried to get Smith to replace it and they wouldn't. Smith wouldn't even let me buy a visor to repair the helmet myself. Smith's customer service was not professional and acted short and rude with me. A $180 helmet became a piece of ugly junk in two days. If you wear a helmet for a reason other than looking cool, don't go with a Smith visored helmet.

matchew34347191 at Backcountry.com on 10/21/2009