If it fits you well and it's comfortable, then it's a good helmet for you. It's definitely pricey, but I think that Koroyd material isn't like most helmets. It's not a one crash and done type deal if I understand it correctly. Look into that and don't just take my word for it, but I think it's supposed to hold up to multiple hits unless there's damage to the shell.
Thanks linvillegorge. I have done extensive research and you are correct. This helmet can withstand multiple impacts. I am def going to purchase it. The way I see it, even though it is pricey, you can't put a price on keeping your head safe! :sunglasses:
The benefit you get with Koroyd is it has a better ability to absorb energy than EPS and doesn't work as a singular unit. Impacting one side of the helmet has no effect on the other side (of the Koroyd). So falls where you take multiple impacts are better handled by Koroyd. You can't impact the same side twice though so it still only gets a single impact rating. And the impact test is pass/fail so they can't say how much better or worse something might pass. Smith can't legally say it's "safer", but basically, it kind of is.
Thanks for the info Nivek. After a lot of thought, research, I went with the regular Vantage. MIPS is a great feature, but I think the standard is just as good, based on the many reviews I have read. Also, another factor in my decision is that they didn't have my size in the helmet I wanted. All in all, I am pretty stoked to get this helmet!
Took delivery of my helmet today (size large Vantage), and I have to say that it's the lightest, most comfortable helmet I have tried. It fits seamlessly with my Smith IOX goggles. Very happy with the purchase.
I'm considering buying this over the interwebs, since a store has the MIPS version down to 130€. But I have kind of a big head. I wear 7 7/8 in new era caps (slightly big, but comfy). And it states that a Vantage helm in Large ranges from 59-63. I'd say I'm not a 63, but maybe 62-62,5.
Thing is there's no XL's in stock. Do I take the shot?
Looks like mainly just POC, Smith and Giro have begun integrating MIPS in certain snow helmet models so far, hopefully more brands will get on board. One of the main reasons I just bought a new Fox carbon full face for DH mountain biking is because they're one of only a couple brands offering it on a full face lid. I will be sticking with helmets that have MIPS for any near future dirt/snow lid replacements too.
The other problem with helmets is shape. It is not just size. I wanted a MIPS helmet and went with POC. The Receptor did not fit my head at all but the Fornix did.
The Vantage is an excellent helmet. Very light and super comfortable.
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