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Petzl Altios Climbing Helmet

Petzl Altios Climbing Helmet

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Petzl Altios Climbing Helmet

Strap on the Petzl Altios Helmet for everything from crumbly sport routes to all-day alpine trad outings. This adjustable helmet features a mesh panel and expanded polystyrene liner to give it a weightless feeling. The space created by the line improves ventilation, and the durable ABS shell protects your melon from trundled or loose rock. Dial in the perfect fit with the adjustable chin strap and adjustment wheel, and attach your Petzl Tikka or Zipka with the four headlamp clips.

Bottom Line: Protect your head – you can't climb without it.

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Rating for this product: 4

Good helmet

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July 1, 2009

I wanted a nice helmet for guiding and I got it. Not the coolest looking helmet on the planet, but great contruction and nice fitting adjustments. Way better than the meteor in my opinion.

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Does anyone know what the fall rating is? I mean how many times

Does anyone know what the fall rating is? I mean how many times can this helmet take a rock to the dome?

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January 13, 2009

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These light weight helmets, like the Altios and Elios, are one shot helmets. Petzl outlines several "retirement" scenarios on their website, but essentially, check your helmet after any impact. If there is any obvious damage or the impact was very significant, retire the helmet. I've had an Elios for 4 years and taken several good wallops from falling ice while ice climbing. The helmet took the blows like a champ and I don't hesitate to keep using it. If I ever took a substantial hit, or if the helmet reaches 10 years old, I will retire the helmet. These helmets aren't like the heavy artillery helmets that people used to climb in... they're more like bike helmets... one "significant" hit and they should be retired... no one wants to define "significant" because no one wants to be liable to an exact definition of when to retire equipment.

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January 15, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Very Sturdy

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November 24, 2008

I have only used this helmet a couple times but everything on it is great. The helmet breaths well in hot weather and if you want a sturdy helmet that you can throw around in your car and bag then this is the one for you. I do have a little problem with it sliding down too far on my forehead but will have to mess around with the adjustments to see if it will fix the problem.

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Can anyone give some comparison on the fit and depth (that is,

Can anyone give some comparison on the fit and depth (that is, how far down it goes on your noggin) of this helmet (Altios) versus the petzl Elios?Also, is it constructed to give more side protection than the Elios?

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November 28, 2008

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It has a very similar fit to the elios, but has an insert that goes in above your head which can take up space and add some suspension, but you can just pull it out and give the helmet more depth. It has very similar protection to the elios. I would say it is overall just a little bit nicer and more hi tech.

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December 1, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

found a keeper after 4 helmet tries

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June 25, 2009

I have a rather small sized head and this one has a thin enough profile it doesn't make me feel like I have a mushroom op top of my head (size 1 helmet). The suspension built into it is top notch, super adjustable and very very comfy for a climbing helmet.

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My husbands head measures 22 inches should I stick to 1 on the

My husbands head measures 22 inches should I stick to 1 on the helmets or go to 2?

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November 21, 2008

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personally, I would go with the 2. If he decides to climb in the cold, it will be able to adjust larger so he could still wear a beanie under the helmet. But it will also adjust smaller if he decides to shave his head for the summer.

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November 22, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

more than a helmet!

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June 4, 2009

Light,comfortable,strong and user friendly. You can relay on it!

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Rating for this product: 4

Petzl Altios

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May 11, 2009

I use this helmet year round and it functions great everywhere from rock in the summer, ice in the winter, and skiing in the spring.

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Rating for this product: 5

Light and Strong

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January 9, 2009

The Altios is very light and holds up really well to a brutal beating. for those of us who do fall. took a little to adjust the straps just right but once there you will not even know you are wearing a helmet.

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Rating for this product: 5

Lightweight, can hardly tell its there.

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December 30, 2008

When wearing this helmet you can hardly tell it is there. While wearing your vision is not obstructed. It has a large adjustable range and I recommend over the elios, it is worth the few extra dollars.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] ABS; [Liner] mesh, polystyrene 
Ventilation:
8 Vents 
Adjustability:
Adjustment wheel, chinstrap 
Weight:
[Size 1] 11.1oz (315g); [Size 2] 12.2oz (345g) 
Recommended Use:
Climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
3 Years 

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