Smith Vantage 2 Mips Ski Helmet
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Technology
Koroyd
Welded co-polymer tubes that crumple on impact to absorb energy while staying open for airflow; the Vantage 2 runs full Koroyd coverage.
Mips
A low-friction layer inside the helmet that lets it move a few millimeters on an angled impact, designed to reduce the rotational forces that reach your head.
BOA 360 Fit System
A dial-driven cable cradle that tightens evenly around the whole head for one-handed micro-adjustment on the move.
AirEvac Ventilation
Smith’s goggle-integration venting that channels warm, moist air up and out of the goggle interface to cut lens fogging.
Dual Regulator Climate Control
Two independent regulators fine-tune airflow, each adjustable one-handed without removing the helmet.
Features
- ·Three-piece hybrid shell trims weight while covering the impact zone
- ·40 vents with dual regulators for one-handed climate control
- ·AirEvac goggle integration for fog-free lenses
- ·BOA 360 dial fit with removable, audio-chip-compatible Snapfit SL2 ear pads
- ·Fidlock magnetic strap buckle for one-hand operation
- ·Aleck audio-system compatible; ships with a Smith helmet bag
- ·Also offered in a Round Contour Fit for rounder head shapes
- ·Select colorways available without Mips at a lower price
The Smith Vantage 2 Mips is Smith’s high-value all-mountain lid, and its idea is doing the premium things — dial fit, tunable venting, Koroyd — at a price under the flagship. A three-piece hybrid shell covers the impact zone at 550g in size M with Mips, and full Koroyd coverage does the absorbing: welded tubes that crumple to take energy and stay open so the helmet still breathes. Mips handles the rotational forces an angled impact can send to your head. Certification is ASTM F2040 plus CE EN 1077:2007 Class B, the all-mountain standard.
Where the Vantage 2 earns its price is fit and venting. The BOA 360 dial micro-adjusts the cradle around your whole head one-handed, so you can snug it over a thin hat or loosen it late in the day without stopping. Forty vents feed two independent regulators for front and rear airflow, and Smith’s AirEvac system routes warm air out of the goggle interface to keep lenses clear. Removable Snapfit SL2 ear pads take an audio chip, the Fidlock buckle closes one-handed, and it ships in a Smith helmet bag.
It sits at the top of Smith’s adjustable-vent helmets, alongside the pricier Nexus. If you do not need the BOA dial or dual-regulator venting, Smith’s Method Mips carries the same Mips and ASTM F2040 certification for less — though it runs zonal Koroyd rather than the Vantage 2’s full coverage, and fixed vents rather than the dual regulators. If you want to skip rotational protection, the non-Mips Vantage 2 is the same helmet for less — a trade we would not make. And if a round helmet has always pressed on your forehead or the back of your head, buy the Round Contour Fit version instead: same helmet, a shape tuned for rounder heads.
Safety — read this
No helmet prevents all injury. The Vantage 2 meets ASTM F2040 and EN 1077:2007 Class B; Koroyd and Mips are impact-management systems, not guarantees. Replace any helmet after a significant impact even if it looks undamaged, and make sure the BOA dial holds a snug, level fit before you ride.
Strengths
- +Full Koroyd coverage absorbs impact energy while staying ventilated
- +BOA 360 dial micro-adjusts fit one-handed on the move
- +Dual regulators and 40 vents tune airflow precisely
- +AirEvac routes goggle fog out of the lens interface
- +Three-piece hybrid shell covers the impact zone, not just the crown
Best For
All-mountain and resort skiers who want dial-in fit, strong venting, and Koroyd-plus-Mips protection in a light helmet.
Limitations
- −Costs more than Smith’s simpler Method and Descend lids
- −At 550g in size M, not the lightest all-mountain helmet
- −Audio chip and Aleck system are sold separately
Not For
Budget skiers who do not need the dial fit and tunable venting — Smith’s Method or Rodeo cost less — and anyone whose head shape needs the Round Contour Fit, which is a separate version.
Specs
- Weight
- 550g / 19oz (size M, Mips)
- Construction
- Three-piece hybrid shell with full Koroyd coverage
- Rotational Protection
- Mips (select colorways offered without Mips)
- Fit System
- BOA 360 dial, 360° micro-adjust
- Ventilation
- 40 vents · dual regulator climate control
- Goggle Integration
- AirEvac ventilation
- Ear Pads
- Removable Snapfit SL2 (audio-chip compatible)
- Buckle
- Fidlock magnetic, one-hand
- Certifications
- ASTM F2040 · CE EN 1077:2007 Class B
- Sizes
- S 51–55 · M 55–59 · L 59–63 · XL 63–67 cm
- Fit Options
- Standard + Round Contour Fit
- Audio
- Aleck system compatible
- Included
- Smith helmet bag
Common Questions
- Does the Smith Vantage 2 have Mips?
- Most colorways include Mips. Select colorways come without Mips at a lower price.
- What is Koroyd in the Vantage 2?
- Koroyd is a block of welded co-polymer tubes that crumple on impact to absorb energy while staying open for airflow, so the helmet vents well and stays light.
- Can I get the Vantage 2 for a rounder head?
- Yes. It comes in a Round Contour Fit tuned for rounder head shapes, alongside the standard fit, at the same price.
- Does the Vantage 2 work with Smith goggles?
- Yes. Its AirEvac ventilation is designed to integrate with Smith goggles and route warm air out of the goggle interface to reduce fogging.
- Vantage 2 Mips or Method Mips — which should I buy?
- Both carry Mips and meet ASTM F2040. The Vantage 2 adds the BOA 360 dial, dual-regulator venting, and full Koroyd coverage; the Method Mips runs zonal Koroyd with fixed vents to cost less. Want dial fit and tunable airflow, buy the Vantage 2; want Mips protection for less, the Method.
