Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet

Helmet fit me okay, even with winter skull cap underneath. Not that hot in the summer either.

I wore this helmet while butt-sliding down some mountains in Seward, Alaska. I kinda biffed it and ended up rolling down the mountain, hitting lots of scrub brush and hard-pack. If not for this helmet, I'm convinced I'd be in a lot worse shape as my ice axes where banging the helmet the whole way down. Don't butt slide down mountains!

These helmets are perfect for what we need them for, our portable climbing wall which is used for all ages and sizes! I really love the flexibility, that they offer with the adjustable backside!

My climbing partner has this helmet and I'm always trying to steal it becuase it fits so nicely and comfortably. It doens't shift around which I really like.

I bought this helmet and it was the biggest waste of money I ever did on any climbing-related gear. The straps that go below your neck simply don't fit, and it's not because the helmet is too small: I have to wear a bandana over my head. When the strap is at its longest, it is still not below my ear so in order to have the helmet straight on my head, the strap has to be covering a part of my ear which is really annoying. I have another friend with the same helmet, and same problem.

The helmet is quality. I like the fit, there is never an obstruction of view, like some other bulkier lids. Just be carefull when choosing the color white...it is more of a cream color.

This is a plastic helmet with foam inside. The problem is that the top of the head touches the foam. There are straps which should keep some distance between head and foam but it doesn't work like that. So if impact goes shock goes straight to your head and no force is absorbed by the straps. For my head the helmet slides a bit too easily.

I got the half dome in the beginning of 06, and love it! It looks great, fits great, and its light weight. You can't go wrong with the black diamond name!

I'm not really wild about this one. It didn't seem to give too many options as far as sizing. I had a lot of trouble trying to adjust the chin strap. If I was wearing a winter hat underneath and then wanted to take it off, it took forever to adjust it.

At first I was scared to buy an adult size helmet because I have a tiny head. I usually have to go with a kids size. After reading great reviews about this helmet, I wanted to give it a try. I was so happy that it fit. I will never have to buy another kid's helmet again!

This thing feels so nice. I have used for ice, rock, glacier, and caving. The clips are totally easy to use for a head lamp and the straps to fit are easy and snug around your chin. Don't worry about bonking your head in this sweet helmet.

I have been using my Half Dome for about two years now and love this helmet. Strengths: Looks great, the headlamp tabs are easy to use and hold the lamp on very well. Good suspention and easy to adjust. weakness: The thing holds in the heat on warm days, but that is not all bad on cool days and nights. overall: A great climbing helmet. I would surely buy another.

I wear a helmet skiing, so why not climbing, right? The half-dome feels good when it's on, because you don't notice it when it's on. It doesn't feel hot at all, because it's suspended off your head kind of like a hardhat. The size adjuster thing works really well. However, I'm deducting a point because the chin strap is a little finicky, and it also loses its adjustment if you strap the helmet to your pack for the approach.