Two products in one Platinum Pick? Well, that’s how well these things go together. This colorway of the Squad XL Goggle and Maze Helmet is the latest collaboration between Smith and High Fives, a non-profit that helps injured athletes and veterans get back to doing what they love. So, not only do the Squad XL and Maze look good together, they also do good together; a portion of the proceeds from each are donated directly to High Fives. So it can be said that this pair can join the history books alongside hall- of-fame duos like peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, Wayne and Garth, Venus and Serena, Tom and Jerry, Hall and Oates, Lorelai and Rory… Do we need to continue? Combine the largest cylindrical lens Smith offers with the lightest weight helmet design packed with the latest safety innovations, and you have yourself quite the pairing. Plus, you get the wonderful feeling that comes with supporting a great organization that is helping others.
We all know not everyone loves wearing a helmet. But that’s why Smith partnered with High Fives to find new ways to make the transition to wearing one as smooth as possible for all. The Maze features comfortable design integrations like AirEvac vents to help keep your goggles fog-free, a self-adjusting lifestyle fit that offers a fine-tuned flex to match any shaped head (or beanie), and a one-piece design that is lightweight and durable. Basically, this thing has everything you could want in a lid. Did we mention the helmet is also equipped with MIPS? The Multi-Directional Impact Protection System is proven tech that can decrease trauma to the brain in a variety of situations.
And as far as the goggles, take it from us, the Squad XL is one of the best eyepieces on the market. Year after year, the durability and fit of the Squad XL stands out, while Chromapop lenses really sharpen your vision while ripping down the mountain. This is a pair of ’23 Platinum Picks that look good, feel good, and do good. You can’t go wrong. – Mark Clavin
Smith Squad XL – $150
Smith Maze Helmet – $155
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