 
| Brand: Smith Optics Model: H-VBBPSM 7 List Price: $160.00 Price: $160.00 Average Customer Rating
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5 out of 5Description:
Smith Variant Brim Helmet - Adult - The Variant Brim ski helmet has several useful features. It is the perfect helmet for anyone looking for comfort, durability, and cool technology. The Variant Brim helmet is made with polycarbonate and ABS shells to ensure protection. The AirEvac 2 ventilation system allows for temperature control and the reduction of fog in your goggles. Keep your helmet smelling fresh and clean with the X-Static performance liner. It regulates your temperature, minimizes static, and eliminates odor. The Variant helmet has a brim for extra protection. An absolute stunner for protection comfort and the utmost style you will find, get your hands on the Variant Brim today and see for yourself. Audio Helmet: No, Helmet Type: , Vented: , Visor/Brim Helmet: No, Model Year: 2010, Product ID: 168278 ....read moreAccessories:
- 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
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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
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Saved My Brain
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I recently upgraded to a Smith Variant Brim helmet after my 10+ year old Giro started looking too haggard to wear. I am a big believer in helmets and was interested in the nice features of the Variant Brim including the stylish looks. I was also interested in the Skullcandy audio system that is compatible with the Variant Brim so I took the plunge. Although the Skullcandy audio system wasn’t compatible with my iPhone the way I wanted it to be, the helmet itself proved to be excellent. And I pushed it to its limit on the second day out.
After a fun day at Crested Butte in really sparse conditions, I decided to end the day with a quick run through the terrain park. I stopped at the top and waited my turn. My daughter suggested I jump the barrel gap jump so I dropped in. Approaching the jump, I decided I wanted to clear the barrel and not bonk it so I skated once or twice to increase my speed. I hit the jump with too much speed and cleared the landing ramp and rotated a little past straight. My right foot hit first and I snapped down; foot, hip, shoulder head. I was found down and unresponsive for several minutes. When I came to I had a sore hip, a 3rd degree separation of my shoulder and a cracked helmet.
My wife is an MD and was pretty sure I was brain dead when she found me, but I didn’t even have as mild headache! I am pretty confident that the Smith Variant Brim helmet helped me avoid a traumatic brain injury. Needless to say I am getting another.
In honor of Natasha….
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love to ski, hate helmets, have resisted for decades. But when Fate sweeps away the glorious likes of Natasha from a bunny hill, all for want of a helmet, it’s time to break down and choose ugly (helmet) over dead (no helmet). This winter, I reluctantly scoured online reviews and chose the Smith Variant Brim. Didn’t think it would ever be possible to call a helmet cute, but this one in pinstripe white with its low profile and jaunty little brim is amazingly close. The clincher is how comfortable it is (vents super easy to use). Glad I spent a little more on this helmet for the great fit and look – you don’t HAVE to be a bobblehead. Thanks, Natasha. P.S. Bought mine on Amazon from Outdoor Guys – lightening fast – great seller.
Great helmet for Colorado
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this helmet in a nearby store and love it. My wife purchased a POC costing quite a bit more, this helmet is every bit as good as the POC and costs $90 less. I would happily pay the extra money if the POC was a better product, but there just isn’t that much difference.
After snowboarding for years, we decided to purchase helmets this year. After 5 days in the Colorado Rockies, I can confidently say that I will not ski/snowboard again without this helmet. I find that the lining and ear warmers keep my head warmer than the “beanie caps” I used to wear. I did not purchase the speaker option, my bud earphones work under the earpads just fine.
I tried on both the medium and large versions of the helmet. With the adjustments built in, I could have gone either way. I like their system better than the cheaper helmet’s system of adding pads. I was able to get a good fit.
The one quibble I would have is with the brim. My goggles fit fine on the back, but the brim tends to get in the way when I try and put them on the top of the helmet. I have figured out how to hitch them on the brim, but it took a couple of tries to figure it out. I have Oakley goggles, not sure if a Smith version would be any different.
My in-laws are east-coast skiers vacationing out here for the holidays. After trying on this helmet, they are both purchasing it as well.
Light, warm, comfortable
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had this helmet for about 25 days on snow, various conditions from warm to cold and from dry to wet.
I love this helmet. It is very light, as you would expect in this price range, and solidly built. The fit is perfect for my head and fit adjustments are the most comfortable I found. For example, fit straps have pads attached to them, unlike Giro’s MX10 for example, so they do not rub or irritate your head and they fit snugly.
I would disagree with the previous reviewer about helmet being cold. I never had an issue with that, and in my view vents actually do work on hot days and prevent heat loss on cold days. I usually have them closed when temp gets below 20 or so, and I did not have to wear a head liner yet (and I do have short hair
. I also found they seal out snow reasonably well on wet or powder days, given that I did not find a helmet with watertight vents yet 
The brim is good on snow days, but it can be in the way of removing goggles if they do not have a strap designed for helmets. I have a pair of Oakley Wisdoms and they do get caught on it because of their short strap. Other than that I think vent system works very good and I did not have a problem with fogging even on wet days.
I do not have an audio earpads set, so I can not comment about them. I still use my earbuds because they sound awesome and fit great.
Looks Good, but built like Swiss Cheese and is SKIMPY
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This helmet looks good, but, BEWARE… the helmet wall is much thinner that that of competitors. Also, the air vents are horrible… does not make any difference if they are opened or closed, the air rushes right into your head and does very little to keep your head warm.
This helmet might be good for warmer ski days… but, forget about this helmet if you are either an East Coast skier/rider or if you plan on skiing a day that is less than 30f degrees.
Even WORSE, the SkullCandy earphone plug in are designed improperly, with no way to secure it to the back of the helmet.
I have severe buyers remorse and on cold days, have reverted to skiing in my race helmet.