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tanman1337
Jan 3, 2003, 11:31 PM
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I have the half dome, never wore it once.Helmets suck!!
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womble
Jan 5, 2003, 10:58 PM
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I recently bought the Ecrin Rock. I also tried on the BD Half Dome and Hemispheres and found that they just would not adjust to be comfortable. I like the Peztl 1) it is comfortable and 2) can easily and quickly be readjusted for a fleece hat
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john1987
Jan 5, 2003, 11:05 PM
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I've got a Petzl Meteor and i havant had any problems with it.
John
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gymclimbfreak
Jan 5, 2003, 11:09 PM
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i haven't boughten it yet, but the one i plan on getting is the HB Dyneema Carbon Climbing Helmet. seems very light and looks pretty bad*ss. I would recommend a helmut.. might jsut save your life
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marknd
Jan 5, 2003, 11:29 PM
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bicycle helmet. Looks dorky but all I can afford. Belayer should always have a helmet for falling rock and biners.
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dino
Jan 5, 2003, 11:36 PM
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I had an Edelrid (I traded my Bugs Bunny bandana for it) but traded for an HB El Cap. Its a little heavy but its kevlar. It looks like it might resist a puncture better than plastic.
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flying_dutchman
Jan 5, 2003, 11:50 PM
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i have a BD halfdome. Never had a problem with the chin strap sliding. Wait, mabe if i actually wore it more often i would notice that they are flawed. Anyhow, i hate helmets but i do wear them from time to time like on multipitch or on not so solid looking rock.
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alvchen
Jan 6, 2003, 12:25 AM
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Is there a difference in performance between the suspension type helmets and the foam helmets?
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number7
Jan 6, 2003, 12:49 AM
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Just checked out the Elios on the website. Cool helmet. Maybe it's about time to pick one up. I like the visor for the Elios. I wonder if it comes mirrored?
That's the only way I'm getting one.
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womble
Jan 7, 2003, 11:21 AM
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Alvchen, foam helmets are simply a little less durable- the foam deforms when cushioning a blow (or if you sit on it so would have to retired after anything significant. Guess that's the trade off for lighter weight.
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astrocrag
Jan 7, 2003, 1:29 PM
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I have a Petzl Ecrin Rock. I almost didn't wear it on a short trad climb as I was to be following and cleaning the route. Good thing I wore it. I was cleaning a medium stopper, gave it a good upward tug and it hit me hard on top of my helmet. It would have been a bleeder for sure.
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interruptor
Jan 7, 2003, 1:39 PM
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petzl meteor
but i was thinking of buying the camp star tech. Just wasn't any arround here.
[ This Message was edited by: interruptor on 2003-01-07 05:40 ]
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winkwinklambonini
Jan 7, 2003, 10:21 PM
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What kind of helm do you wear? I've got a Camp Star Tech. Lightweight, comforable and solid.
I wear a tiller.
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mother_sheep
Jan 7, 2003, 10:36 PM
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BD Half Dome. I was lucky and missed possibly getting injured or killed when my partner about 90' up launched a baseball sized rock down inches from my head. Had I not shifted my body, I might not be here. Who knows. Anyway, it was only about $49.99 and is pretty comfy. Worth the money indeed.
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orangekyak
Jan 7, 2003, 11:10 PM
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Quote:BD Half Dome. The chin strap keeps moving when not in use. I have to adjust ...
Yeah, I have one too, and it shifts quite a bit. A lot of people walk by and say "hey isn't that suppose to cover your head?" and then I notice my lid is hangin back further than my well-receeded hair line (lol).
I like the half dome for its light weight, and I won't be replacing it anytime soon, but I'm not sure I recommend it until the suspension is improved.
O.K.
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drector
Jan 7, 2003, 11:27 PM
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I have a BD Half Dome. The strap doesn't come loose for me but the straps on one side come together too high and sit up under my ear. I adjusted the other side to be the same so the helmet would stop leaning to one side. I looked like a dork.
I'm thinking of getting a new helmet and I want something with foam. Not just thick plastic since the plastic is less protection hitting the rock. I think I'm more likely to bang my head falling than to get hit by enough dropped stuff to go through a thin -lined foam helmet. A helmet with both foam and punture protection would be the best!
Dave
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fingerjam
Jan 7, 2003, 11:50 PM
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Helmets? no way!
haha, yeah right. My Helmet is like a part of my head, considering I have hit it so many times. I have a Petzl helmet, not sure of the model though, I like it, its comfy! If ya like that, you should see my ski helmet, I mounted headphones in it!
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trickster
Jan 9, 2003, 12:36 AM
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I use a BD Hemisphere and it is very comfy.
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rockseeker
Jan 9, 2003, 1:05 AM
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I use a Petzl Ecrin Roc for caving and climbing. Holds a headlamp excellent and the readjustment for a wearing a knit hat is a snap. The only problem I have noticed with wearing a helmet is that it limits the extent to which you can raise your head when seconding with pack, making seeing the next couple feet tough on vertical/overhanging climbs.
**Suggestion -- try on helmets while wearing a medium frame pack in the store to check for clearance.
[ This Message was edited by: rockseeker on 2003-01-08 17:06 ]
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alpinelynx
Jan 10, 2003, 7:20 AM
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I have an HB El Cap, too. Originally got it for caving, but its only been underground once. Okay, and because I am girly, my favourite thing about it is the colour - snazzy kelly green! Not to mention the coal miner styling of the brim.
what I really want to know is why almost all helmets are either red or white. why is this?
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