Smith Venue Snowsport Helmet

Last review only included "basement test". I've worn it skiing 5 times now in warm weather (mid-40s) and cold (0 degrees) and it works great in all conditions. Vent plugs are easy to remove and if you want a helmet that allows you to adjust the venting on the fly, be prepared to spend mucho dinero. For me, removing the plugs is no problemo. Still find it well-fitting, lightweight, comfortable and very good visibility.

Great helmet, easy to adjust and then stays adjusted, removeable ear pieces for spring riding. One of the best out there for "look". well ventilated very true to sizing chart.

Seems to be better quality than more expensive helmets sold at STP.

Helmet's comfy, don't like the "plugs" you have to pull out and hang onto until later for ventilation, the liner seems a little chincy and could use a few more velcro attach points.

I was a little hesitant about buying a helmet online, however, I figured the savings was worth the risk. Once again, STP didn't disappoint! Don't let this scare you, however, in some light there are times that the grey almost has a slight purplish hew. I don't think many people would notice, I have a pretty keen eye for details like that, no one else has made a comment...

Bought it as a gift to my son. The color is muted and not nearly as funky as pictured. That is to say, I think he won't mind wearing it.

Hi Folks –OK, first off, I haven't had the chance to wear this yet, but I at least wanted to get some stuff down about this.I bought this helmet because after years of thinking that I did not need one due to my very tame riding style, I buried an edge and thonked the back of my head against the snow. Did not concuss, but it rang my bell. As I figured it'd be nice to postpone the wheelchair-bound adult diaper years until I'm 70 or 80, I bought the helmet. Price was a factor as I do not go to the snow all that often, so I wanted something decent, but did not want to pay a small fortune for an item that might get used 5x/year, if I'm lucky. I feel I paid an excellent price considering the quality of the helmet, in my opinion. Pictures of the helmet can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55569960@N06/sets/72157628016231378/ It has air vents at the top and back. Some models, I understand, allow you to open and close the vents while you're wearing the helmet. With this model, you have to pull out the liner and remove a foam insert that plugs the vent holes, and then re-install the liner. I've played with it a couple of times and it's not that time consuming or difficult. The biggest thing you'd have to do is make sure you don't lose the vent plug, if you take it out while you're on the slope – then again, that's what pockets are for.The helmet has adjustable head gear that's a little difficult to operate – from what I can tell, you have to pinch these tab things together or something. It's a pain, but then again, unless you gain and lose a lot of weight in your head, you'll probably set it once and leave it. It also has ear flaps and a padded chin strap, so you got that going for you. Which is nice. Now, we get down to color. Apparently this helmet is "Matte Stone". I'm no geologist, but I've never seen a stone this color before. I do think I've seen a couch this color, however, because this color is Taupe. Or maybe it's Mauve. Actually, after checking Wikipedia, there is, in fact, a color called Mauve Taupe. Honestly, I did not know you could mix those colors together, but there you go. Now, mind you, the color is not going to keep me from wearing it, but I'm sure it will keep it from getting stolen. Also, while this is not full-blown hyper-girlie pink, some dudes in the group will need to check to see if they are comfortable with their masculinity before wearing this color. I, of course, am completely cool with my masculinity, so I shall look forward to rocking this on the slopes in six to eight weeks. I'll let you know if I have any major discoveries after pressing this in to service.

Great helmet, I'm an advanced intermediate skier. This feels so warm with really nice removable liner, and really soft warm ear muffs. Love the adjustability. Only reason to buy a more expensive helmet would be vent adjustment without having to remove the helmet that's it.

I've only "basement tested" this helmet so far so no comments on it's ventilation or warmth. The color was listed as matte grey but it's got a touch of pink to it...not a problem, I'm comfortable in my own skin but a teenage boy will likely not be happy with it. I buy helmets based mostly on how they fit my head and this one fits great.

Nice helmet. Fits rounder head well.