It’s hard to find anything not to love with this helmet other than the upper-echelon price point. Even with the vents closed, we found the helmet’s ventilation system to be effective enough at dumping heat on a cold boot pack.Ī bag for easy carry and scratch protection was a nice touch, which is also quickly becoming standard for brands to include with any helmet these days. It boasts 24 vents, which can be opened or closed with sliding tabs in the front and rear of the head. We also loved this helmet’s breathability. And the line’s seamless integration with Smith goggles, while expected, was ideal to block cold gusty winds.
The helmet kept our heads warm in negative wind chills, with no hat underneath. After our SnowSports Senior Editor Morgan Tilton took an on-piste crash snowboarding in storm conditions with a Smith helmet on, we can confirm that Koroyd does its job: The material crumpled in several areas, due to the impact, and she walked away with only a mild concussion.
The technology is extremely lightweight and allows airflow, too. In addition to MIPS, this dialed-in Smith helmet integrates a material called Koroyd, a structure consisting of welded tubes that crumple upon impact to absorb force and energy transfer. A dial in the back helps you customize the ideal fit. Side impact zones also provide an extra boost in safety thanks to an impact-resistant exoskeleton. According to the brand, the Nexus is lightweight and low profile due to hybrid shell construction. That’s always a good sign, signaling lightweight features and no pressure points. We felt like we barely had anything on our heads with this helmet. It’s everything you want a helmet to be - light, warm, and very protective. We were eager to try out Smith’s most advanced helmet this year, and the Nexus MIPS ($325) didn’t disappoint.
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