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Petzl Meteor III Climbing Helmet
The Petzl Meteor III Climbing Helmet's ultralight design suits sport and trad climbers who don't want to get on the rock with a heavy brain bucket on their heads. Thanks to a well-vented, in-molded design, this helmet hardly gets noticed when you're up on a pitch. Whether you're getting after it in the middle of the summer or the dead of winter, the Petzl Meteor III Climbing Helmet adjusts to accommodate beanies.
Bottom Line: So light you'll forget it's there.
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Alpine featherweight.
By: don bowie
April 2, 2009
For me, lightweight is key. After much research, I chose the Meteor for all my alpine endeavors for functionality, fit, and most of all, an 8oz overall weight. To date, this helmet is the lightest climbing bucket on the market- at least the one that fits my melon. (fit is key- I have a medium/slightly narrow sized noggin) I can manage 1-2 layers of insulation underneath and still have a relatively comfortable fit. The adjustment feature on the Meteor is a bit crude, but still works pretty well, which is important if you plan to use it in varying conditions. Other cc-foam type helmets tend to be made a little larger and rounder, making them impossible to wear under a shell hood when the nasty hits. Plus, the slimline Meteor won't make you look like Mr. Kazoo-head... unless you wear two hats underneath..
When are you guys going to get the petzl vizion that goes with
When are you guys going to get the petzl vizion that goes with this helmet? Its great for ice climbing.
By: david rogers
February 21, 2009
Hey Skunk Head,The best thing to do is jump on "live chat" and ask those folks. They'll be able to tell you if there are any on order, and if so they can give you a rough estimate for an arrival date.
By: Steve Tibbitts
February 21, 2009
Stephen Koch wearing the Meteor III Climbing Helmet
By: Stephen Koch
December 16, 2008
This is a photo of Stephen Koch using the Meteor III Climbing Helmet while guiding for Exum Mountain Guides on the Grand Teton. Check out more photos at www.stephenkoch.com
light and fast
By: James Stewart
September 16, 2008
I used this helmet ice and alpine climbing in Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, and the Beartooths in MT and I love it. It's taken a few hits and has some small dents in the top, but it's all cosmetic. The core of the helmet is lined with a soft outer foam that nicks and dents easily, but it doesn't compromise the structural integrity of the helmet.
i need a good cpu for work... i am in the tower industry, but
i need a good cpu for work... i am in the tower industry, but mostly find rock climbing, caving, hiking, cpus.. which cpu would u recommend for us in the tower industry???
By: jay morgan
November 24, 2008
You may need an OSHA approved helmet. Be careful.
By: Michael Kisow
November 27, 2008
Climbing Aiguille d'Entrèves
By: Brad Jackson
August 11, 2009
Lightweight
By: Brandon Smith
November 27, 2009
For those of you want to shave of all the extra oz... Get this helmet. It's the lightest helmet I've wore. It fits well and ventilates. It's adjustable for a beanie or a hood. Also, you won't look like a bobble head in this!
Does this provide better or worse protection than something like
Does this provide better or worse protection than something like the Elios or Ecrin Roc? I have a hard time believing this offers comparable safety. It's so light weight, it feels like a bike helmet.http://www.backcountry.com/store/PTZ0203/Petzl-Elios-
By: pmi3152367
August 15, 2008
Not that I'm an expert but the Meteor and similar helmets are sopposed to offer more protection as they are fully molded and provide way more protection on the sides, front and back of your head. Ecrin and elios type helmets mostly protect the top as from falling rocks, and offer comparatively poor side protection. Meteor and similar helmets are more prone to damage than the oldstyle helmets though and should be discarded if they suffer small impacts, due to risk of structural damage. Just like a bike helmet if you wish.
By: Magnus
September 14, 2008
Cosmic Arete
By: Brad Jackson
August 11, 2009
THE HELMET
By: david rogers
March 2, 2009
I really like this helmet. Not only is it very light, and well ventilated. It features an great adjustment system so it always fits whether your wearing a beanie or not.
How would this perform as a multi sport helmet for adventure
How would this perform as a multi sport helmet for adventure racing ie biking and climbing?
By: karenhatha2301319
July 11, 2008
The Meteor III is a great climbing helmet that I have used as a bike helmet and boating helmet when doing multi-sports. It is light and well adjustable. May you have a blast during your race!
By: Stephen Koch
December 16, 2008
Comfy and Light
By: Bryan Vernetson
April 2, 2009
This helmet is incredibly comfortable for all day alpine trad or ice/mountaineering and it is insanely light. The ease of use is great as well, even with gloves on. The helmet is so adjustable, it is second to none.
Best helmet bar none.
By: Kurt Z
October 22, 2009
Tired of a huge helmet sticking up from your head? Look no further...
This is the best helmet out there. While it may not me as durable as others, it has the best side protection of almost all helmets. I did a bunch of research and found that most helmets are not designed for forward, side or rear impacts, but are made only for objects falling on your head. Well, this helmet apparently does offer some protection in those areas.
Best for what it is.
By: wlc3158103
November 13, 2009
This is a one and done, save your noggin from a gnarly fall or severe impact helmet. This is not a helmet that should be worn when you expect numerous small impacts from falling debris.
This isn't a great helmet to wear if you need one for belaying, as one small chunk of rock can do it in. But that's the trade-off for foam instead of a shell. It's basically a sport climbing helmet for when there's a possibility of bad fall.
The Meteor III offers better side and back coverage than the Black Diamond Tracer helmet, and really feels like it could take a severe impact.
I wear a large in the Black Diamond Tracer helmet. This helmet fits comfortably and is very light, but a beanie underneath makes the fit a little tight.
The headlamp clips work well.
This helmet is pricey (I bought mine during a 20% off sale), but brain buckets are a good place to splurge.
Change me.
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