Smith Vantage 2 MIPS.
Smith's Vantage 2 MIPS adds the MIPS Spherical ball-and-socket liner and AirEvac 2 ventilation to the proven Aerocore + Koroyd platform — the most refined version of the Vantage to date.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“Buy this if you want the best protection-per-gram available in a ski helmet this year. The MIPS Spherical liner and AirEvac 2 venting are real, measurable improvements over the original Vantage — not marketing refresh. The price premium versus the discounted original is justified for anyone who skis more than a couple weeks a year. Smith's commitment to Koroyd through three Vantage generations has paid off; the platform has become the benchmark for how all-mountain helmets should attenuate impacts.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
Full-Koroyd Construction
Honeycomb-tube impact-attenuation material wraps the entire shell rather than serving as a partial liner, raising protection rating across the helmet, not just the crown.
MIPS Spherical Liner
Ball-and-socket design lets inner and outer EPS shells rotate independently in any crash direction; replaces the original Vantage's slip-plane MIPS.
AirEvac 2 Ventilation
40 vents across two adjustable zones with goggle-integrated airflow channels for hot-day venting without compromising cold-day comfort.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Score reflects the consensus 9.6 average across community vote share and expert testing; Smith retired the original Vantage MIPS as a discounted Past Season SKU and Vantage 2 MIPS is the active 2026 flagship.
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Global Critique
“Among the most comfy helmets we've ever tested at the ski area, and it's the best yet in the Vantage line.”
“From comfort to protection, the Smith Vantage 2 MIPS checks every box, making it among the best ski helmets tested.”
“Most skiers will be better off with the Smith Vantage 2 compared to some competing models.”
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