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Smith Maze MIPS – Matte Black

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The Smith Maze MIPS is still one of the most recognized styles on the mountain today. And for good reason! The in-mold construction of this helmet is one of the lightest on offer. This along with the self-adjusting Lifestyle Fit System makes for an incredibly comfortable fit all day long. With the addition MIPS, making that protection be at the maximum and offering you the confidence you want. The removable liner and earpads allow you to run it with a beanie or balaclava instead. Ultimate integration makes for the best possible fit with any Smith goggles. It’s no surprise that the Maze MIPS is here to stay.


MIPS
The MIPS® Brain Protection System (BPS) is designed to add protection against rotational motion transferred to the brain. Rotational motion affects the brain and increase the risk for minor and severe brain injuries. When implemented in a helmet, the MIPS® BPS can reduce rotational motion by redirecting energies and forces otherwise transferred to the brain. The core of the MIPS® BPS is a low friction layer that allows the head to move 10-15 mm relative the helmet in all directions, reducing rotational motion to the brain. The MIPS® BPS makes your helmet safer and adds protection.

In-Mold Shell Construction
The performance standard for many years, In-Mold construction creates a PC shell helmet with and EPS liner to maximize weight reduction. Lightweight, comfortable, and offering value for every ounce, In-Mold construction is the flyweight winner.

Lifestyle Fit System
Built around the forgiving properties of elastic, the self-adjusting Lifestyle Fit System is designed to flex around the rider’s head, providing a dynamic fit that will move as you do. Additional lateral adjustability on the fit system arms allows it to accommodate a wide range of head sizes. With the Lifestyle Fit System, you’ll experience comfort and mobility from a fit system that you’ll never have to think about. 


Additional Features:

  • 9 Fixed Vents
  • Removable Goggle Strap Lock
  • Removable Snapfit SL2 Earpads
  • AirEvac Ventilation
  • Aleck™ audio system compatible
  • Weight: 340g (Medium)
  • Certification: ASTM F 24, CE EN 177:27 CLASS B

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Buying guide

Helmets can be a real lifesaver (literally). Our buying guide will give you confidence in choosing your protection.

Helmets come in a variety of different constructions. Below are the most common ones and their benefits:

  • Hardshell helmets are typically the best pricepoint and are a bomb-proof construction. In this method the shell and hard foam insides are formed separate and then added together. These hold up to a lot of wear and tear.
  • In-mold helmets are the most common nowadays. They are much lighter compared to hardshells. The outer shell and the harder foam are formed together in one process, resulting in a lower profile helmet.
  • Hybrid helmets seek to take the best benefits from both options. It puts hardshell in places that are likely to have high impacts for maximum protection and softshell in less crucial areas to save weight.

Materials

Most helmets used expanded polystyrene as the main protecting agent. This hard foam is designed to take immense amounts of force before it fractures. Having a helmet crack is not a sign of a flaw but rather that it has done its job and taken the full blunt force. For this reason after any solid impact it is recommended changing your helmet in order for it to provide the same protection.

Some newer models use a material called Koroyd. This lightweight material resembles hundreds of straws put together in a honeycomb type pattern. This is designed to crush upon impact when absorbing the force. Like foam, with any hard impact you need to replace the helmet as it will never be able to absorb an impact the same twice.

Ventilation

Ventilation changes in ability as you go up the line in helmets. Price point options will have a more basic static venting. This venting cannot be adjusted. It does a good job at letting in some air on warm days without allowing too much in on colder days.

Many helmets get an upgraded adjustable venting system with closable vents in different zones. This keeps everything warm on the coldest days, and plenty of vents keep everything cool on the spring days.

Liners

Liners may seem pretty basic, but a nice liner can make a difference. At their most basic, a liner is a few pieces of material designed to add a bit of comfort. Newer liners can provide many technical features including insulation, moisture wicking, and odor control. If you ski a fair bit this will make a noticeable difference over time. You shouldn’t have to worry about wearing a beanie under your new helmet as the liner will be plenty warm enough and better fitting without.

Buckles

For the most part helmets have had a fairly standard buckle system. The Fidlock buckle was introduced a few years ago and makes things easier out on the snow. This buckle has magnets and a self locating design, making it easy to buckle your helmet even with gloves or mitts on. You can find this feature in most higher end options.

MIPS and SPIN

Nearly every crash out on the snow involves some sort of rotating impact rather than a direct impact to one spot. These proprietary systems work in conjunction with the movement of the brain inside the skull in order to reduce stress on the brain in a collision. This is becoming the standard in the winter sports world.

Every helmet brand fits slightly different, so trying on a few different ones can help you to find the best one for yourself. Most brands have equally safe helmet options, but it’s good to find one you’ll be comfortable in all day. Helmets come in different sizes that correlate to a range of measurements in centimeters. If you take a measurement of the circumference of your head, you can easily find the correlating size. Women’s and unisex helmets fit the same, but offer different colorways.

Kids helmets range from smaller fits to the same fit sizes as adults, but are usually a bit more minimal in regards to adults.

Fit Systems

All helmets come with a fit system that allows them to be fine tuned for the best fit. Some helmets are a simple elastic system while others have a dial that has a broader range. A few helmets have 360 degree fit systems or a shell that can be adjusted to size. This is helpful for people who generally find helmets too big and wide or fall between sizes.

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