The award winning Variant Brim showcases Smith's helmet technology in its finest form. A full performance helmet veiled under our Hybrid Shell construction and finished with distinctive style.
Reader Reviews
I recently upgraded to a Smith Variant Brim helmet after my 10+ year old Giro started looking too haggard to wear. I am a big believer in helmets and was interested in the nice features of the Variant Brim including the stylish looks. I was also interested in the Skullcandy audio system that is compatible with the Variant Brim so I took the plunge. Although the Skullcandy audio system wasn't compatible with my iPhone the way I wanted it to be, the helmet itself proved to be excellent. And I pushed it to its limit on the second day out.
After a fun day at Crested Butte in really sparse conditions, I decided to end the day with a quick run through the terrain park. I stopped at the top and waited my turn. My daughter suggested I jump the barrel gap jump so I dropped in. Approaching the jump, I decided I wanted to clear the barrel and not bonk it so I skated once or twice to increase my speed. I hit the jump with too much speed and cleared the landing ramp and rotated a little past straight. My right foot hit first and I snapped down; foot, hip, shoulder head. I was found down and unresponsive for several minutes. When I came to I had a sore hip, a 3rd degree separation of my shoulder and a cracked helmet.
My wife is an MD and was pretty sure I was brain dead when she found me, but I didn't even have as mild headache! I am pretty confident that the Smith Variant Brim helmet helped me avoid a traumatic brain injury. Needless to say I am getting another.
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