Vantage Mips Helmet
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Low-profile Vantage Mips Helmet delivers airflow, comfort, and trusted protection
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"Vantage has been my go-to for seasons because it balances protection, airflow, and comfort better than almost anything else I've tried. Mips and Koroyd give me real peace of mind in tight trees, and the adjustable vents make it easy to stay cool on long bootpacks. It fits snug—sizing up has always been the move for me—but once dialed with the BOA, it disappears on my head for the whole day."
We reach for the Smith Vantage Mips Helmet when we want a blend of confidence and comfort on every lap. Smith’s signature integration instantly clicks with our goggles to keep fog at bay, while the hybrid shell and Zonal Koroyd bring a level of protection we trust when navigating everything from groomers to tight glades. With adjustable airflow, we stay warm on the first chair but cool off easily when the sun hits.
Then there's the fit—streamlined, low-profile, and fully customizable with the BOA 360 system. We appreciate how it wraps securely without pressure points, and the removable ear pads keep things adaptable for storm days or spring corn. It’s a dialed, dependable helmet built for riders who want performance without the bulk.
Details
- Premium ski and snowboard helmet built for all-day resort riding
- Adjustable venting lets us fine-tune airflow for changing weather
- Mips and Zonal Koroyd technologies enhance impact management
- BOA 360 Fit System offers micro-adjustable comfort and stability
- Seamless goggle integration reduces fog and improves visibility
- Removable ear pads adapt to warm or cold conditions
- Audio-compatible design pairs smoothly with Aleck chips
- Runs small—sizing up recommended for the ideal fit
- Item #SMI00AJ
- Shell Material
- hybrid, Zonal Koroyd foam, Mips tech
- Audio Compatible
- yes, Aleck audio system compatible
- Audio System Included
- no
- Ventilation
- AirEvac system, 21 vents, adjustable
- Fit Adjustment
- BOA® Fit System 360
- Certifications
- ASTM F 2040, CE EN 1077:2007 CLASS B, CPSC, CE EN1078
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 1.5oz
- Activity
- skiing, snowboarding
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [sunglasses, goggles] limited lifetime, [helmets] limited 3 years, [apparel, accessories] limited 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 22 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 3, 2026
Helmet
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Great helmet, really like all the vent options, keeps me cool on spring/warm days on the mountain. Chin strap is comfy, no complaints!
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
November 1, 2025
Dope Helmet
Recently picked up for 2025-2026 season and it does run small. No issue though if one is tracking this! Vents work great, and a bonus is they fit snug with my Giro goggles! Can't wait to rip this winter! Update once I've used it!
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
August 9, 2025
Caution On Sizing
Head measures 59 cm. Size chart for L says 59-63 cm. Way too tight, far past "snug". No way to size up. Does not come any bigger. Seems like a nice helmet but....
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
April 14, 2025
Excellent helmet
Excellent helmet, warm yet it breathes and doesn't overheat. Very comfortable, lightweight and looks great.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
March 19, 2025
Not a good fit for oval shape head
Nice helmet. Wanted to keep it but just didn’t fit my oblong/oval shaped head. I think it’s more geared toward the round shaped heads.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
February 24, 2025
Great protection and comfortable
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I upgraded my son to this helmet from a regular Smith Helmet to give him the best protection. He is 18 and the large fits him well. I read they run small, but he has a big head and the large is great. He didn't like that the strap did not have a magnet. I like that is doesn't so if he were to have a fall, the helmet strap will not pop off.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
February 19, 2025
Solid
Solid I wish I would have known about the built in goggle ones.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
February 15, 2025
Not For Big Head Club
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
In fitted hats I’m between 7 7/8 and 8, can go either way depending on manufacturer. My favorite adjustable hats are Alter Ego size XL, which they say are for heads 57-63 cm. I don’t max those out, which goes along with what I get when I measured my head at just over 61 cm. I read reviews that say this Smith helmet runs small, so I ordered the XL, which they claim is for head sizes 63-67 cm. This helmet is too tight on me, and that’s without a balaclava on. I suspect the stated sizes are for the with the padding/insulation removed. I was looking forward to perfect integration with my Smith goggles, but this one is getting sent back.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
November 30, 2024
Poppy color isn't red.
I ordered the Matte Poppy/Black colored helmet and when I received it, the color was more of a rose or peach color. The color is definitely not a poppy red like it's shown in the photo. I have a red ski jacket that I was hoping to match and the helmet wasn't even close to being red. So I returned it and ate the shipping back to Backcountry. The fit is also definitely more round than the oval it used to be years ago.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
May 2, 2024
Everything in one helmet
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I was looking for a new helmet and the Vantage had everything. #1-Ventilation, the Vantage has two separate vent levers and they both have two settings, open, half and closed. So you have lots of different settings for your needs and they are easy to operate. #2-MIPS and Koyroid, safe and light nuff said. #3-Removable ear pads for spring time. Kind of tricky due to BOA wire, but you can get it done. #4 BOA fit dial for perfect size. #5- Mini visor for just enough coverage and perfect fit with Smith goggles. The terra matte color is a little strange, but so am I. Couldn't pass on the great price. Very happy with helmet.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
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