Smith Transport vs Vantage helmets - Snowboarding Forum

talm222 · 03-13-2013, 04:16 PM

So I am someone who is blessed with a massive head. I was looking at the Smith Vantage cause it has nice low profile. However, I don't care for the brim (even though it is a small one). On the Smith Optic webpage they mention "Low-Profile Regulator Adjustable Climate Control" as a feature for the Transport.

Any of you guys have info on how the 2 compare with each other as far as profile is concerned? Any other comparison info would be appreciated too.

Thanks

Kayeby · 03-13-2013, 05:57 PM

I'm not a huge fan of the profile of the Transport. It's comfortable, the fit is good and I like the Boa adjustment but you can see that it's kind of domey on my head.

I bought a men's helmet so that's possibly a factor but I wouldn't exactly call it low profile. Maybe if someone has a pic of the Vantage you can compare how they sit.

Rufus · 03-13-2013, 08:44 PM

Whatever Smith helmet you choose, be sure to try it on. I've found their sizing to be inconsistent between different models. I have a large head and the fit of the Holt and Variant work best for me.

BigmountainVMD · 03-13-2013, 09:58 PM

Can't go wrong with the Vantage, but you could go brimless Variant as well... both are pretty low profile. I usually wear a large in helmets, but dropped to a medium in the Vantage when I actually tried it on.

scotty100 · 03-13-2013, 10:32 PM

I have a transport and while it is a decent helmet and reasonably light etc. I would have to say I don't think it's low profile at all.

talm222 · 03-14-2013, 01:55 PM

Thanks for the info everybody!

jliu · 03-14-2013, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kayeby

I'm not a huge fan of the profile of the Transport. It's comfortable, the fit is good and I like the Boa adjustment but you can see that it's kind of domey on my head.

I bought a men's helmet so that's possibly a factor but I wouldn't exactly call it low profile. Maybe if someone has a pic of the Vantage you can compare how they sit.

A men's helmet with what appears to be a pink stripe...nice.

Almost matches your pants

Kayeby · 03-15-2013, 03:16 PM

It's orange! Fluro orange.

03-13-2013, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
talm222 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2	Smith Transport vs Vantage helmets So I am someone who is blessed with a massive head. I was looking at the Smith Vantage cause it has nice low profile. However, I don't care for the brim (even though it is a small one). On the Smith Optic webpage they mention "Low-Profile Regulator Adjustable Climate Control" as a feature for the Transport. Any of you guys have info on how the 2 compare with each other as far as profile is concerned? Any other comparison info would be appreciated too. Thanks

03-14-2013, 01:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
talm222 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2	exactly what I needed Thanks for the info everybody!

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03-13-2013, 05:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kayeby Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 30	I'm not a huge fan of the profile of the Transport. It's comfortable, the fit is good and I like the Boa adjustment but you can see that it's kind of domey on my head. I bought a men's helmet so that's possibly a factor but I wouldn't exactly call it low profile. Maybe if someone has a pic of the Vantage you can compare how they sit.

03-13-2013, 08:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rufus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 418	Whatever Smith helmet you choose, be sure to try it on. I've found their sizing to be inconsistent between different models. I have a large head and the fit of the Holt and Variant work best for me.

03-13-2013, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
BigmountainVMD Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 683	Can't go wrong with the Vantage, but you could go brimless Variant as well... both are pretty low profile. I usually wear a large in helmets, but dropped to a medium in the Vantage when I actually tried it on.

03-13-2013, 10:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
scotty100 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 202	I have a transport and while it is a decent helmet and reasonably light etc. I would have to say I don't think it's low profile at all.

03-15-2013, 03:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kayeby Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 30	It's orange! Fluro orange.