Petzl Climbing Helmets

Helmets are a crucial piece of safety equipment for a variety of vertical activities. They protect the head against falling objects and against impacts with fixed objects - if the climber's head strikes the cliff in a fall, for example.

Helmets can be constructed in several ways, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Helmets made of expanded polystyrene (METEOR III) are very light but retain marks from minor impacts. The ECRIN ROC's stout polycarbonate shell offers maximum durability but results in a heavier helmet. Finally, helmets can be constructed using a hybrid of technologies and materials. The ELIOS' lighter polycarbonate shell with expanded foam liner offers an excellent balance between weight and durability.