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Alex · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 2562 Location: SLC, UT

Planning on getting a helmet, so which one to get? :ne_nau:

Obviously looking for something cheaper....I saw the REI
Petzl Elios Climbing Helmet
$65.95 Item 684720

http://tinyurl.com/2488ms

Is that the best bang for the buck?

B · Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 6

Petzl does make good helmets.

Backcountry is having a sale right now. Since they are local you can just go pick it up and you don't have to pay shipping. I'm supportive of BD but here are a couple helmets that are less expensive.

http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD0858/c5/s100000041/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome-Helmet.html

http://www.backcountry.com/store/CMP0012/c5/s100000041/CAMP-USA-High-Star-Climbing-Helmet.html

You can just head out there and try them on to see what you like if you want.

Alex · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 2562 Location: SLC, UT

Hey! Thanks for the links,:2thumbs: I might just do that.

jumar · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 1777 Location: Lehi, UT

My wife had a BD half dome for a few years. She didn't really like it at all. The straps were a pain to adjust. I've always had petzl, first the ecrin roc, and now use the Elios and love it.

On the other hand, my sister uses BD and likes hers. I think she likes it mostly because she got it for cheap. But the straps on hers are a pain too.

B · Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 6

I have heard that the straps can be pain on the half dome too. I think the main thing with a helmet is to try it on and shake your head around some. You want it to fit and feel good. The more comfortable it is, the more likely you are to wear it.

shaggy125 · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject:

Don't go too cheap, I bought a cheap helmet for like $40, and now I curse it every time I wear it, it's so uncomfortable I'll probably break down and buy something better. If you are using it for Canyoneering, remember you are wearing it for a lot of the day, if it's a little annoying to wear in the store, it will be a lot annoying after a few hours of wearing it in a canyon. Would have saved me money to just buy a nicer one the first time.

Eric.

Iceaxe · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 7806 Location: Local Bordello

Hey... I wear the old school "Joe Brown" and I love it. Also, everyone knows a guy wearing an old school helmet has been around the block a few times and has his stuff together. :nod:

The Red M&M

Anyhoo.... because of this thread I was cruisin' the web looking at helmets and discovered this sweet little baby. I might have to drop some coin and pick one up.

HB Dyneema
$100, 13 ounces
Summary: For those who can’t bear to part with their old fiberglass Joe Brown, the HB Dyneema is for you. It’s almost the same shape, but weighs significantly less than its older sibling, thanks to its unique and visually stunning Dyneema (known in the United States as Spectra) and carbon fiber construction. That construction also makes it incredibly stout; it survived 10 repetitions of the UIAA/CE penetration test. Those seeking absolute comfort may want to look elsewhere, as the Dyneema is a bit Spartan on padding, with stiff plastic tabs poking out of the suspension. It does, however, sport a cushy chin strap. It also has a front-and-rear shock-cord headlamp system that is dated. Like the original Joe Brown, ventilation is not this helm’s strong suit. Overall, dedicated Joe Brown lovers should find it money well spent.

hike2kolob · Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 76 Location: Salt Lake

Kazak wrote: Planning on getting a helmet, so which one to get? :ne_nau:

Obviously looking for something cheaper....I saw the REI
Petzl Elios Climbing Helmet
$65.95 Item 684720

http://tinyurl.com/2488ms

Is that the best bang for the buck?

I would say get the Petzl Elios (Size 2) in Orange. It is light, somewhat adjustable and fairly comfortable. I have White and it does not look as sharp as the orange does in pictures. See Jumar's pic.

jumar · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 1777 Location: Lehi, UT

Yeah I'm a fan of the orange helmet. :haha: :2thumbs:

ratagonia · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:29 am Post subject: Brain buckets

Different helmets will fit different heads differently, so it is a good idea to try them on before buying. I personally like the BD Tracer, but it is kinda pricey. The Petzl helmets went up 5$ on the new year.

BD re-designed the Half Dome for this spring. I expect the new ones might have addressed the strap adjusting problem and are probably nicer - but that also means there might be some discounted ones at the BD store in SLC.

Tom

Alex · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 2562 Location: SLC, UT

Well I went to REI and tried all kinds of helmets. I ended up buying this one:

It fit my head the best and I can use it for whitewater as well. Any pros/cons on this one? I paid $80 for it.

jumar · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 1777 Location: Lehi, UT

I like their crampons :2thumbs:
But never used any of their other gear.

Iceaxe · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 7806 Location: Local Bordello

From this day forward you will be known as the Yellow M&M :haha:

Alex · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 2562 Location: SLC, UT

That was another reason I wanted that one... to be different :2thumbs:

chabidiah · Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 108 Location: The U.C.

You cant argue with the classics. The Petzl Ecrin is the best helmet i have ever purchased... Trust me I know, I wear a helmet every day and I ride the short bus. :lol8: