SMITH Level MIPS Helmet

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In addition to the Level’s MIPS liner, Smith also incorporated their honeycomb-like Koroyd material along the sides of the head, which is designed to increase both airflow and impact resistance. We’ve tested the technology in a range of designs, including Smith’s higher-end Vantage (which features it at both the top and sides), and found it to be low-profile and unobtrusive. Made of tiny tubes heat-welded together, the design is intended to absorb energy in a crash. It’s hard to quantify the performance benefits (we have yet to experience a sizable impact with a MIPS- or Koroyd-equipped helmet), but the focus on safety nevertheless is appreciated. Smith's hybrid shell combines in-mould and hard shell construction to get the best of both builds. By fusing tough bombshell ABS with flyweight in-mould technology, hybrid shell construction optimises the favourable traits of each material. The result is a modern design that provides a lightweight, low profile helmet. I count 22 vents on the helmet. It has a lot of vent area compared to most other helmets. We haven’t found a warm ski day yet where we thought the helmet was too hot with all the vents open. AirEvac goggle anti-fog vents

There are 2 pieces of foam inside the ear pads you can take out when installing speakers. The ear pads will still feel thin with speakers in them. We did find that the zipper to get access to the speakers is a little stiff and doesn’t open and close smoothly. I’d rather have velcro for this. Appearance Protection• Hybrid shell construction blends a durable exterior with a lightweight in-molded shell for durability where you need it most while keeping the helmet light The helmet is available in sizes Small, Medium, Large and X-Large. The MIPS version of the helmet sizes small. I am wearing the XL which doesn’t feel that much larger than the Large I tried on. Smith helmets have a bit more angled forehead than the Oakley Mod5. The Vantage is on the snug side on my forehead but otherwise very comfortable. The Vantage helmet uses hybrid construction. It uses a Zonal Koroyd honeycomb energy absorber over the top of your head. It uses a standard EPS foam liner with in-mold construction around the sides of your head.

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The inner lining of the lens is treated with a five-layer anti-fog technology. I have no idea what the specifics are, but it works super well in combination with the goggle’s ventilation. I *always* can get my eyewear to fog up, but with the I/O MAG it stayed totally minimal. Only the most humid, wet resort days where I was sweating like a horse in my gear made the corners of the goggles show the slightest hint of fogging. But I always had great clarity in these things, which is such a gift in Pacific Northwest conditions. A peek at the three-layer foam. The Smith Levels Mips has a hybrid shell construction, a solid outer shell with a lightweight in-mould inner shell. You are protected at all times from impact due to falls, thanks to the Koroyd inserts in specific zones and the MIPS Brain Protection System reduces the rotational forces that ensure durability. Experience a chill day full of adventure in the Alps with the Smith ski and snowboard helmet. The removable Snapfit SL2 earpads provide warmth and are audio compatible while the XT2 antimicrobial lining with sweat-activated odour control keeps bacterial infection at bay. The VaporFit Snow dial adjustment system offers 270 degrees of adjustment. Smith Levels Mips: Best Price UK First, look at the number of total vents of the helmet (we’ve provided this information in the specs for each helmet and in the comparison table above). Not all vents are created equal, but this number gives you a good starting point as to how much ventilation the helmet offers. To be sure, there is a correlation between the number of vents and cost of the helmet. One of the best ventilators, the high-end Smith Vantage, has an impressive 21 vents, while a budget model like the Oakley Mod1 only has six small fixed openings. Glade's Boundary has 16 vents and easy adjustability In testing the Merak, however, a few complaints have emerged. The most significant is the padding design, which doesn’t protect you as well from the Boa fit system as we’d like. Cinching the helmet creates light pressure points at the sides of the head (the shape could’ve also been part of the issue, and the Merak seems to favor more of an oval-like head rather than round). Additionally, the minimalist padding meant the helmet ran on the cold side on frigid resort days, and the foam used around the ears muffles more sound than we prefer. Some will find these tradeoffs worth it for the advanced safety tech, but we’d like to see some of the finer details sorted out before moving it up our ranking.

AirEvac Ventilation allows goggles and helmets to function as one system, venting warm moist air away from the goggles, through the helmet climate control system and ultimately away from the head.Finally, helmets with an all-season certification (EN 1078) will be of particular interest to freestyle-oriented skiers who spend the warmer half of the year riding bikes, skateboarding, or roller skating. These designs, like the Smith Holt and Scout, are often built with a solid ABS shell that can take a beating on the pavement. Like most snow helmets, they also feature removable ear pads, which is essential for summer use. A few in-mold helmets are also triple-norm certified, including the aforementioned MTN Lab and Summit. Because of their fragile construction we don’t recommend these lids for dedicated use around pavement, but for mountain missions that require a mix of biking, skiing, and climbing, they're without rival. Biking to ski to climb in the North Cascades Ventilation: Adjustable or Fixed It has 2 AirEvac goggle defog vents on the front of the helmet. These work great at keeping your goggles free of fog. They work best with Smith goggles but will work okay with almost any brand of ski goggle. Audio Compatible Removable ear pads Goggle retainers are a simple but appreciated feature. The built-in clip holds goggle straps in place and helps reduce the risk of losing your ski goggles in a crash or otherwise. Designs do vary some: Many budget helmets use a simple plastic piece that flips open, while higher-end helmets will have a more secure strap or cord design. Pricier models are typically a little more confidence-inspiring and easier to manipulate—particularly without removing the helmet—but all the designs we've tried perform their intended function. The goggle retainer strap on the Oakley Mod5