Black Diamond Helmet Review

Black diamond vision mips helmet review climbing magazine this light helmet allows the head to move reducing the harmful rotational motion transferred to the brain during angled impacts such as with rockfall.

Black diamond helmet review.

This helmet would be great for any climbing application from big walling to cragging. I took it on a ski tour in 30f weather the other day. The esp puck protects against typical hazards in mountaineering scenarios granting the helmet the en 12492 climbing certification. Black diamond vector helmet review i ve been wearing a helmet while climbing for many years now and i think as a whole they ve become so light and comfortable there really isn t much reason not to.

It is surprisingly comfortable despite its weight and its incredible durability makes it a great value. Providing ultralight low profile protection unparalleled ventilation and a secure and super comfortable fit the black diamond vapor helmet is a go anywhere cragging lid that proves helmets aren t just for multi pitch trad climbs and big alpine faces. That was the first time i ve ever been able to put on my helmet at the trail head and take it back off the afternoon at the trail head. The softer epp foam comprises the majority of the helmet while the esp stiffer more brittle foam is used only for a puck located on the crown of the helmet which is protected by a hard plastic outer shell.

The black diamond half dome is the most affordable helmet in this review making it a great choice for beginners. It ventilated the touring and ascent heat extremely well. In contrast to bd s vapor and vector helmets they designed the halfdome to be super durable for. The black diamond vector is a lightweight foam climbing helmet that has all of the necessary features.

Black diamond releases a massive update to their ever popular hardshell halfdome climbing helmet. Featuring a durable construction thanks to the composite epp foam with eps foam puck and abs shell and mips multidirectional impact protection system technology for added protection the vision mips is our most durable foam helmet featuring touchpoints purpose built for climbing such as integrated headlamp clips for alpine starts or evening sends and improved side and back coverage for.