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tanya
Joined: 18 Oct 2005
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Location: Utah
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:09 pm Post subject: Best Canyoneering Helmet.... |
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I am sending back my pink one. The guys say its ugly. :mrgreen:
So what is a good one? Should be light and safe.....
Was looking at these...
Black Diamond "Half Dome"
Petzl Meteor III Well Ventilated lightweight protection. |
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jumar
Joined: 02 Dec 2005
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Location: Lehi, UT
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm a fan of the Petzl Elios. My wife had a half dome, and hated it. The straps were a pain to adjust etc. On the other hand, my sister has a BD helmet and likes it a lot. :ne_nau: |
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CarpeyBiggs
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
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Location: Fairbanks, AK
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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| The new elios is really good... I just got a new one, it is nice. |
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Bo_Beck
Joined: 02 Dec 2005
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Location: Southern Utah
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: Best Canyoneering Helmet.... |
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tanya wrote: I am sending back my pink one. The guys say its ugly. :mrgreen:
So what is a good one? Should be light and safe.....
Was looking at these...
Black Diamond "Half Dome"
Petzl Meteor III Well Ventilated lightweight protection.
Stop by OO someday, we have both the Elios and Half Dome in stock. You can see for yourself which is most comfortable. :five: |
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denaliguide
Joined: 12 Feb 2007
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Location: new zealand/alaska
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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| who cares as long as the color matches your eyes. :haha: image is everything. |
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marc olivares
Joined: 19 Jun 2005
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Location: sugarhouse
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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| another fan of the elios... :2thumbs: |
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ratagonia
Joined: 21 Feb 2005
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Location: Quiet and charming: Mount Carmel
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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marc olivares wrote: another fan of the elios... :2thumbs:
Count me in on Team Elios. The BD Tracer is also really good, but it has a very small fit range so it only works well if it fits you. And it costs more.
Tom |
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Alex
Joined: 27 Sep 2005
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Location: SLC, UT
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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I have Petzl Roc helmet, it fits me better than Elios :ne_nau:
http://www.rei.com/product/471157?vcat=REI_SEARCH
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stefan
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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i use the BD halfdome.
i got it (a) 'cause it works and (b) 'cause it was $38
it's not the greatest, but it's functional.
i may get another in the near future, since tom keeps making it apparent to me
that i should have more helmets around for others :D |
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shagster
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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Location: Somewhere in Utah
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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| BD halfdome, it works great for me. I have a huge head and that one fit pretty dang good compared to others. Find what fits best and call it good. |
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hank moon
Joined: 16 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Main thing when selecting a helmet: get one that fits. Do not buy one w/o trying it on. Heads and helmet shapes are all different and "one size fits all" does not apply. Put the helmet on in the shop and adjust it to fit your head. Then do two simple tests: 1) buckle the chinstrap, put the heel of your hand on the brim directly above your nose and push the helmet up and back. It should not *easily* slide back to expose your forehead. If it does, the helmet probably doesn't fit and you should try another; 2) Unbuckle the chinstrap and shake your head from side to side (moving ears toward shoulders), and back/forth, as in saying "yes", and might as well say "no" while you're at it. It's the yes/no/maybe shake test! Uh, anyway, the helmet should not shift around loosely on your head during the shake test; if it does, find one that fits better. There are several other fit issues that might arise while you are adjusting it (Y-strap of cradle too tight under ears, chinstrap position unconfortable on throat). Make sure these can be solved with the adjustment system.
A good helmet to check out in addition to those already mentioned: Edelrid ultralight. Inexpensive and fairly narrow profile - great for those really tight spots. |
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stefan
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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here are some helmets :haha:
http://bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=98925#98925
the emperor is wearing the Black Diamond Tracer
i especially like the BD Vader :wink: |
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Iceaxe
Joined: 07 Mar 2005
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Location: Local Bordello
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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I just know the helmet police are going to get me for this....
.... my new 2008 helmet.
:lol8: |
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jumar
Joined: 02 Dec 2005
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Location: Lehi, UT
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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Here's the orange Elios and a green BD....something-or-other
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stefan
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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jumar wrote: ... and a green BD....something-or-other
that's the Black Diamond Hemisphere
discontinued if i remember correctly |
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