Brand Stories
How to Check the Age of Your Helmet.
Ensuring your helmet is safe and effective starts with knowing its age. To check your helmet's production date, look for a stamped code or sticker typically found inside the helmet,...
When to Replace Your Snow Helmet: A Guide from Smith
Ski helmets are essential for safety on the slopes, but did you know they need to be replaced every 3-5 years? This timeframe is vital due to material degradation caused...
Is your helmet over 5 years old? Here's Why that Matters.
Better Safe Than Sorry Your helmet is your first line of defense, and it’s built to take one big hit — not two. After a major crash, replacing your helmet...
How to Measure Yourself for a Bike Helmet
There’s nothing better than the freedom that comes with getting out on two wheels. Whether you’re biking on the road, on the trails, or exploring your city, the most important piece of gear...
Smith MTB | On the Trails Since ’84
We’ve had a passion for mountain biking from the beginning, but do you know how far back our love of the trails actually goes? Let us take you through a little...
Dr. Bob and the First Smith Goggle
When you think of SMITH, any number of things might spring to mind. A helmet that helped keep you safe in a crash, your favorite pair of sunglasses, or an...
Why We Support Project Zero: A Silent Rebellion
At Smith Optics Australia, we believe that how we explore the world matters just as much as where we go. That’s why we’re proud to support Project Zero, a bold, carbon-neutral...
A Look Inside Smith MFG
Our story starts in 1965 with a groundbreaking ski goggle design featuring a sealed thermal lens and breathable vent foam to address fogging. Guided by product innovation, the outdoor community,...
How to Choose Your Ski/Snowboard Goggles
When you’re out on the slopes, your eyes are contending with a lot. Bracing winds can make your eyes water, blazing sunlight is reflecting off of the snow, and precipitation...
Alpine Odyssey Aotearoa for Climate Resilience!
We have support Huw in his past excursions across Australia and we are jumping back on board for his NZ project. Traversing the length of New Zealand, skiing at every...
Inside the New Hardline Helmet with Hannah Bergemann
We worked closely with Pacific Northwest-based Smith athlete Hannah Bergemann to help bring the new, award-winning Hardline downhill helmet to market. Hannah was integral in the creation, execution, and testing...