Rock Climbing Helmet
Is it ok to use a rock climbing helmet for snow skiing and snowboarding?
It depends on the helmet.
Here’s a link to the Petzl website to use as an example.
http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/helmets
Something like the Meteor or Elios helmets could be used for both climbing and snowsports since they have a foam liner which will absorb the force from a head-vs-object collision as well as the force from a dropped object such as a rock or piece of hardware. Few helmet manufacturers make a true multi-sport helmet that will work for skiing and climbing and if you do get injured using a climbing helmet while skiing they may say that the helmet wasn’t designed for that sport, but if you need head protection and can’t afford two helmets, a climbing helmet is better than no helmet at all.
A helmet like the Ecrin Rock is designed only to protect the head from falling objects or light bumps in caves or under overhanging rock. It has no foam to cushion the head in the event of impact.
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Petzl A11 W1 Vertex Vent Helmet, White $100.00 217405WHT000 Features: Protect your head from impact with the thigh-strength polycarbonate shell Your head is kept cool by a ventilation system comprised of sliding shutters that can be adjusted for more or less venting as needed Mount face or hearing protection in the shell’s slide slots; 4 clips make it easy to mount a headlamp Adjust the height and circumference of the headband while the webbin… |
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Petzl Alveo Vent Helmet Red $105.00 Lightweight helmet for work at height and rescue. Features include comfort foam that is barely felt on the head, a polystyrene liner for absorbing shock, a CenterFit adjustment system which adjusts the headband and keeps it centered on the head, side slots for mounting hearing protection, inserts for accepting a VIZIR visor, slot for mounting PIXA headlamp, four clips for mounting a headlamp with … |
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Petzl A11 R1 Vertex Vent Helmet, Red $100.00 217405RED000 Features: Protect your head from impact with the thigh-strength polycarbonate shell Your head is kept cool by a ventilation system comprised of sliding shutters that can be adjusted for more or less venting as needed Mount face or hearing protection in the shell’s slide slots; 4 clips make it easy to mount a headlamp Adjust the height and circumference of the headband while the webbin… |
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Helmet Head Mount DVR Camera for use in Rock Climbing $129.99 Ever been somewhere and wished you had a video of that insane moment? The HeadCam2 was designed just for these types of situations no matter where they happen. And yes, we heard the pleas from the scuba diving community and came up with waterproof characteristics that you need down to one fathom. Only the Helmet Head Mount DVR Camera for use in Rock Climbing can offer this. |
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New Helmet Camera HeadCam2 for use in Rock Climbing $129.99 Ever been somewhere and wished you had a video of that insane moment? The HeadCam2 was designed just for these types of situations no matter where they happen. And yes, we heard the pleas from the scuba diving community and came up with waterproof characteristics that you need down to one fathom. Only the New Helmet Camera HeadCam2 for use in Rock Climbing can offer this. |
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Rock Climbing Action Recording HD DVR Waterproof Sports Camera $99.99 The durable, lightweight BulletCam attaches easily to nearly any helmet or handlebar to document the exhilaration of your ride. Only the Rock Climbing Action Recording HD DVR Waterproof Sports Camera can offer this. |
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Rock Climbing SportCam Helmet Hands-Free Camcorder NEW $69.99 Whatever outdoor activity you enjoy, whether its skateboarding, biking, or basejumping, the SportCam is the ideal action camera for you. It is perfect for those times when you want to capture the moment, but find that your hands are full. Only the Rock Climbing SportCam Helmet Hands-Free Camcorder NEW can offer this. |
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