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Smith Introduces Their Next Big Thing, The Forefront All Mountain Helmet

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A few months ago, Smith Optics released a teaser for a new project. Initially we thought it might be a campy post, but commentators speculated it was either beer goggles or a 650b compatible, multi sport helmet, with integrated GPS interface.

So whats the new big thing from the company who is the current market leader in snow sport helmets and goggles? SONY DSC

The ForeFront is the flagship helmet in the companies new line of cycling specific helmets. It utilizes a new patented tubular core material, called Koroyd, combined with EPS, to offer increased protection during low and high speed impactsForefront Image 2

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The new materials also enabled Smith designers to create a helmet with a completely unique appearance at an incredibly low weight. At only 285 grams, the Forefront weighs as much as some road offerings.

The helmet will be available in three sizes and ten different color options. It has an integrated light and camera area, as well as a goggle retention strap. Availability at your local bike shop is slated for Spring 2014, which gives you plenty of time to save up for the $220 USD MSRP. For more, visit Smith Optics

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joby
joby
10 years ago

MasterChief would like his gear back.

Ryan
Ryan
10 years ago

Nice to keep seeing more MTB helmets available. I still can’t say enough about my POC Trabec Race…soooo comfortable.

the_contrarian
the_contrarian
10 years ago

So if it is cycling specific, why does the original ‘teaser’ shot have a ski/’board theme on the left hand side of the image? It would be nice to see another multi-sport helmet, especially if it is bike/ski/whitewater kayak approved because after buying all of the required gear for each, it would be nice if a somewhat relatively disposable (well they are for a crash dummy like me anyway!) product could cater for as many sports as possible.

KF
KF
10 years ago

I guess that’s cool, but what I really want is for all helmets and all helmet companies to incorporate MIPS technology. Might bring the price down. Props to Smith for even offering a ski helmet with MIPS, but still…

Ted
Ted
10 years ago

Unique look…yes, if you consider the bowling ball look to be unique or positive. I’m not buying the increased airflow…those vents are few and far between.

Ham-planet
Ham-planet
10 years ago

MIPS is a marketing exercise, nothing more
http://www.helmets.org/bicyclingmag1305.htm

satisFACTORYrider
satisFACTORYrider
10 years ago

anyone else get a star wars vibe from it?

Yoshi
Yoshi
10 years ago

Will I go faster with it?

Mindless
Mindless
10 years ago

I love Smith sunglasses, but this puke green color needs to go.

Ventruck
Ventruck
10 years ago

Like it for being different. Even the small detail of icon placement was cool. Could only wonder how a road helmet would turn out.

Thor
Thor
10 years ago

Ham-planet

I love the irony that you posted to a page complaining that the bicycling mag article was written without any supporting data, yet that same organization has another page talking about helmets for folks who have been injured and makes a number of equally baseless assertions about helmet safety. At least the MIPS folks are doing their own studies…

Le Piou
Le Piou
10 years ago

Spring 2014?????? in 9 months????

funnytanlines
funnytanlines
10 years ago

interesting helmet, but how hard would it be to clean dried mud and dust out of that honeycomb structure?

Gary
Gary
10 years ago

Ham-MIPS is just a marketing exercise? On what basis do you make that claim? I think if it were just marketing, the big companies would be jumping on it. As it is, it’s damn hard to find one of these helmets.

nsp234
nsp234
10 years ago

Doesn’t that honeycomb stuff hinder airflow? The cells of the honeycomb all seem to point away from the helmet center, thus blocking any airflow created by the rider’s movement.

Aidan
Aidan
10 years ago

Looks like a science project

ploor
ploor
10 years ago

great technology – to bad the design is so TRON’y…

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