Helmet Thread

Post by **neuroshock** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:18 pm

I remember running into and bouldering with John Sherman at LRC a few years ago. He always wears his helmet, even on V-easy -- smart man!

Post by **anticlmber** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:42 pm

yeah, have you ever seen a southern spot??
id wear one as well.

Post by **ynot** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:09 pm

My helmit got stuck in a squeeze chimney up at the Dome. Instantly pissed me off.
Usually I start off wearing it then overheat halfway up the route and take it off.

Post by **jenbongo** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:27 am

I'm more likely to wear a helmet where loose rock is an issue (trad or sport; climbing or belaying).

Post by **Josephine** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:49 am

pigsteak wrote:any opinions on the Meteor III ?..I am considering getting one to sport climb..I am too old to get serioussy hurt in this silly sport at this point in time.

I LOVE mine. Well worth it

Post by **kentuckysarah** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:51 am

Helmets annoy me, so I tend to not wear one. Even after a scary lead fall I took my first year climbing (now I just avoid slab). I have a nice Black Diamond helmet that I bought and wore a lot climbing around loose rock in Utah. Super lightweight and has ventilation.

Now that I work with people who have suffered from major brain injuries, I realize even more than before how important it is to protect your brain. Just realize that a helmet won't protect it 100%.

Post by **robert birchell** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:55 am

Meteor III
I use one. Well worth it.
I have grand kids to put thru school.

Post by **pigsteak** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:10 pm

thx josi and robert..I ordered one.

Post by **anticlmber** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:06 pm

here are some of the helmets i prefer

and the best helmet ever

i thought that's what this thread was about

Post by **Shamis** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:45 am

I wear a helmet for trad...but after today I might actually start wearing one for sport...

Head first whippers are pretty fucking scary.