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Smith Vantage Helmet

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I finally got myself helmet. Last years Smith Vantage for $120.

First thing I noticed is how light it is. You genuinely forget you are wearing it until you see yourself in a mirror.

Its very comfy too and has plenty of padding. I was hiking a little and when I was hot I would just flip open the vents which is easy and can be done without taking the helmet off. With the vents fully open its cooler than wearing a wooly hat (beanie if you insist). With the vents closed its warmer than a wooly hat and kept me nice and toasty.

It was snowing all day :D and it kept me dry too.

Didn't have any collisions or falls so can't say much about its protective capabilities, but it feels solid.

To be honest I didn't bother wearing it on the last two days of my trip not because it was heavy or uncomfortable, but I just prefer the feel of a wooly hat and somehow feel it allows me to be more aware of my surroundings. Also I was not going off piste and you can see from my trip report there was hardly anyone on the mountain.
Seriously I was the only one on many of the runs I did.

I will be wearing it when learning new tricks and on busier days, and for some of my side country riding.

All in all a quality helmet IMO.
 
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