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Kask Valegro vs Smith Persist MIPS

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for Kask Valegro and Smith Persist MIPS
SpecKask ValegroSmith Persist MIPS
Type Road Road
Weight 220 g 300 g
MIPS or rotational-impact system No Yes
CPSC certified (US) Yes Yes
Built-in visor No No

Which should you pick?

Kask

Pick the Valegro if…

  • you want the lighter one: 220 g vs 300 g
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Smith

Pick the Persist MIPS if…

  • you want a rotational-impact system (MIPS or similar)
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Kask, Smith.

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