The Smith Mission MIPS helmet is a lightweight in-mold construction helmet which fuses the exterior shell to the EPS foam for a durable design that won’t weigh you down. The Mission also has the protection of zonal Koroyd® cells, a cylinder “honeycomb” effect designed to create a structure that behaves differently than traditional protection material, absorbing energy by crumpling. This translates into better absorption of impact energy when compared to the traditional use if “spring” materials, which absorb energy and then release it. The best part? Using this material doesn’t interfere with venting. The Mission, with its MIPS® Brain Protection System which reduces rotational forces caused by angled impacts to the head, zonal Koroyd® coverage, and 14 vent system comes in at a light 16 ounces in a size medium, making it a great choice for the younger skier stepping up into an adult helmet. You get removable earpads (that are also audio system compatible), a washable helmet liner, adjustability to insure a secure fit, all in a helmet that is warm and comfortable when it needs to be warm, and vents when they need to blow off some steam. Designed to integrate with Smith goggles using the AirEvac™ system to minimize fogging this is an affordable helmet option that’s surprisingly feature rich.