The Smith Maze Mips is a men’s ski helmet designed for riders who want straightforward head protection on the slopes. It skips the built-in visor and vents, focusing instead on a clean, low-profile design and essential safety features.
Its in-mold shell construction bonds a tough polycarbonate outer layer directly to the impact-absorbing foam liner, creating a lightweight yet durable helmet. The inclusion of MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) adds an extra layer that can help reduce rotational forces in certain impacts, while the absence of ventilation ports means fewer openings for wind and snow to enter—an asset on cold days.
MIPS is a low-friction lining inside the helmet that allows slight movement between your head and the shell during angled impacts, which can lower the rotational motion transferred to your brain. In-mold construction refers to the manufacturing process where the helmet’s shell and foam liner are fused together, resulting in a thinner profile and generally lighter feel compared to traditional two-piece designs.