An Ode to Smith

Ski helmets are lighter and safer than they were just a few years ago. Bolstered with better equipment and increased access, skiers continue to push their limits with speeds and terrain. Fortunately, helmet engineers have come up with more ways to protect skier's brains. Start Haus in Truckee carries a wide selection of the best helmets on the market for vacation skiers to racers. Smith helmets, known for their light weight, style, and fit are a leader for their integrative helmet-goggle systems that provide exceptional performance, ventilation and comfort.

Smith's new helmet designs focus on four types of impact: low speed, high speed, rotational, and multiple-impact. And their helmets and goggles are designed to work and look better together. The AirEvac ventilation system in their helmets allows Smith goggles and helmets to function as one system, venting warm moist air away from the goggles, through the helmet climate control system and ultimately away from the head.

All of our Smith helmets provide superior protection, but if you want a helmet that has it all, the Smith Vantage MIPS Helmet has earned top reviews for its high quality, comfort and capability. It's also one of the best-looking helmets on the mountain. The Vantage's 21 vents allow superior ventilation and easy customization with two separate sliders. Its unique hybrid shell combines the durability of a hard-shell on top with a light-weight in-mold construction below and a BOA dial adjuster to easily customize for the best fit.

Spend your transitions relishing the last run while getting ready for the next instead of drying your lenses and adjusting your goggles. Once you’ve found the perfect Smith helmet, Start Haus staff can help you pair it with the best goggles for your needs. Smith goggles have a longstanding reputation for delivering the ultimate in visibility and longevity. Smith’s IO goggles with ChromaPop earned Outside Magazine’s Gear of the Year award last year and for 2018 Squad XL received Outside’s nod as the best value for your wallet. Check out all the Smith goggle and lens options here.