Climbing Helmets

Safety standards

• All climbing helmets must meet industry safety standards for climbing
• Some also have additional certifications for mountaineering, biking or snowsports

Shell material

• ABS (hard shell): Durable and affordable; generally heavier with less ventilation
• Polycarbonate (foam shell): Lightweight and well ventilated; pricier

Features

• Adjustability: Fine tune the helmet fit or chin strap so you can layer underneath
• Vents: Helpful for warm weather climbing or long days of climbing

Fit

• Helmets are sized by head circumference (inches or centimeters)
• Measure your head circumference by wrapping a tape measure around your head just above the ears and about 1" above the eyebrows