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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:18 pm
by neuroshock
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!
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:42 pm
by anticlmber
yeah, have you ever seen a southern spot??
id wear one as well.
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:09 pm
by ynot
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.
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:27 am
by jenbongo
I'm more likely to wear a helmet where loose rock is an issue (trad or sport; climbing or belaying).
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:49 am
by Josephine
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
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:51 am
by kentuckysarah
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%.
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:55 am
by robert birchell
Meteor III
I use one. Well worth it.
I have grand kids to put thru school.
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:10 pm
by pigsteak
thx josi and robert..I ordered one.
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:06 pm
by anticlmber
here are some of the helmets i prefer
and the best helmet ever
i thought that's what this thread was about
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:45 am
by Shamis
I wear a helmet for trad...but after today I might actually start wearing one for sport...
Head first whippers are pretty fucking scary.