Helmet Thread

Post by JR » Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:55 pm

Here is an appropriate place for anecdotes about helmets.

Post by **chester** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 2:50 pm

I wear a helmet most of the time when I belay trad. I wear it always when I lead.

I have some really cool motorcycle helmets and wear them every once in awhile when I ride my scooter but most of the time not. But always when I am a passenger on a motorcycle and we are hitting the highway.

Post by **krampus** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:16 pm

I dropped a rock on my moms head from half way up a rout during her first time belaying. Seeing your mom bleed is painful. Seeing your mom bleed on account of something you did, unforgivable. Sure wish she had a helmet

Post by **pkananen** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:27 pm

I took an awkward fall on Amarillo Sunset a year or so ago and hit my head. A bump and some bleeding, but could have been a lot worse. A helment would have helped.

Post by **lena_chita** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:50 pm

I hate my helmet. The only time I bump my head (on roofs) is when I wear one. It makes my neck hurt, too, esp when I look up...

It is Petzl Ellios. I think it is too big for me. I mean, it does adjust down to my head circumference, and theoretically fits. But it is such a pain, literally, that I don't want to wear one, and i don't, except for trad.

This is what happens when a well-meaning someone buys you safety equipment without consulting you...

Post by **Crankmas** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:02 pm

I'll buy it and you can get the new girly model that accomodates pigtails- its a win/win

Post by **camhead** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:33 pm

A few weeks ago I mantled up into a dirty sloping alcove, totally sketched, redlining the pump, about 30 feet above a 30 year old quarter incher backed up by a 00 TCU. As I rocked over into a more secure stance, my helmet hit the roof above and sent me flying backwards.

One of the biggest falls I've taken. It was totally clean.

Stupid helmets.

Post by **anticlmber** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 8:09 pm

trad, yeah
sport, not usually

if i ever go back to maple, yes

Post by **lena_chita** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 8:43 pm

Crankmas wrote:I'll buy it and you can get the new girly model that accomodates pigtails- its a win/win

If you are serious-- sure, you can have it cheap.

But it would take a while before my hair is long enough for a pigtail. What was I thinking when I chopped it off?

Post by **pigsteak** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:33 pm

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.