Smith Vantage Helmet

User Reviews

• Soft interior and warm.
• Available in a variety of colors.
• BOA adjustment.
• Extra protection on the seam between the helmet and goggles.
• Can wear with or without a hat underneath.
• Ample ventilation.
• Smith iox goggles integrate very well without a gap.
• The design allows for blunt force trauma to be dispersed throughout the helmet on impact, increasing the protectoin.
• Ventilatoin on the underside is optimal for temperature regulation.
• Vents can be closed, and are easily adjusted.
• Many reports of the goggles staying clear and not fogging-up.

Expert Reviews

• BOA adjustment wheel allows for easy adjustability and securing a snug fit.
• Construction is top-of-the-line and durable.
• Fits a wide range of head shapes.
• Antimicrobial lining for sanitation.
• 21 vents that open and close.
• Vents in the front are opened with one slider, with vents in the middle and the back operated using a separate slider.
• Striped and woolen earpieces for style.
• Easy-to-operate chin strap.

User Reviews

• BOA wheel doesn’t lock in place if your collar accidentally turns the wheel.
• Some reports of true-to-size ordering being too small.
• Unnecessary to put anti-microbial treatment inside of helmets. Bad for the environment and possibly bad for your health.

Expert Reviews

• Air passes underneath earpieces and lets cool air inside.
• Middle-of-the-road in terms of weight.
• Shell on the top part of the helmet seems to be separate from the material inside, and you can feel a distinct gap where the material isn’t connected, which may be uncomfortable or unsettling for some users.