Petzl Elios Climbing Helmet

The girlfriend and I picked up a couple of these bad boys after one too many scares at the local choss pile. This helmet and the Black Diamond Half Dome run about the same price, so we tried both and this one just fit the best. It is insanely easy to adjust and so lightweight that I've never noticed it while climbing. My only complaint is that the padding is similar to bicycle helmets and it can get a little sweaty on hot days. If you're willing to shell out 20 or 30 more bucks you could probably avoid this. We weren't, but it's no big deal. Otherwise, another fine product from a great company! Enjoy!

I replaced my old caving helmit with the Elios this year. It was easy to mount a StenLight and the whole package including the Ni-Cad battery is half the weight of my old caving helmit. It means alot on multiday underground survey trips. I've got a big head so I got the number two, the adjustments are super easy, and you can dial in the fit. The helmit grips the head snugly and securely without the "head in a vice" feeling that often results in a headache. I've started ising it while kayaking in my pack cat on rivers down in Mexico. Worked great! Comfy all day wear. Petzl continues to get it right.

Excellent fit! The low profile, light weight, and great fit of this helmet make it easy to forget that I'm wearing it, even on long, hot days. It looks pretty sly too!

top notch helmet...combo construction is the best of both worlds...tough shell (like the Roc) for ruggedness with a foam liner (like the Meteor) for cutting grams...lightweight and durable with great comfort all at a price that wont break the bank...been on 12 hr glacial slogs and up sport routes with no complaints

I have had this helmet for several years and swear by it. It has come with me to Ecuador, Mexico, Guatemala, and Vermont. Whether climbing glaciers at 18K or finger jammin' from a top rope, this light piece of protection will keep your noggin safe. Its easy to adjust, lightweight, ventilates, and you can attache a headlamp to it in the dark. Always wear a helmet and this one will do just fine.

great helmet, does the job. has good ventilation and fits great so when you look for the next hold it doesn't slide all over the place.

This helmet has more ventilation than the Black Diamond Half Dome, its competition, and comes in more colors. The one hand chin strap adjustment is a nice touch too. The only con I can see is that the adjustment dial on the back used to snug the helmet down on your dome is a little stiff and cumbersome to adjust. This is really only an issue if you're sharing it with others in your group with different sized heads though, so I won't let it affect my rating. I've took an awkward spill top roping and banged my head with this helmet on and it really absorbed the shock. I'll recommend it.

I have used the Elios helmet for several years. I take this helmet on expeditions and while guiding because it can handle being packed less delicately than the Meteor III. Plus all the color options are pretty cool as well. Either way, I always try and pack my helmet inside my pack, as the last thing before the lid goes over or inside the main compartment, with my lunch/food inside so the helmet can protect it. Great all around helmet that can last several seasons of hard climbing. If you want the super bomber helmet that you can drop, sit on, headbutt into the wall, then go with the Petzl Ecrin Roc. For weight savings on those big alpine routes, I suggest the Petzl Meteor III - just be more careful with it and definitely don't sit on it!

So, I really enjoy my Elios. A group of friends and I all bought the same helmet. I've been on a few trips already, and I've had no problems. It's comfy and seems to be tough enough for the caves I've been in so far. A few scratches on the helmet, but not on my head! Cleans up well with usual households agents.

While I haven't taken a hit on the noggin since buying this helmet, it fits well and is very well vented. Chin strap is a little short for me but still a good product.

I have worn the older style Petzel as well as the Back Diamond Half dome, and I like the ventilation and headlamp clipping the best. The helmet is low profile and light as described so it doesn't get in the way in a climb. The chin straps are easy to buckle, unbuckle, and adjust whether or not in motion. Like any helmet I keep it out of the sun and away from fumes which will retain its functionality for its life. I also avoid the unnecessary clunking about so no news on an impact.

I have had this helmet for years and have had no complaints about it. Easy adjustment even while wearing it. Headlamp clips hold up well and it seems to be very durable overall. I wear mine w/ and w/o a hat and never have problems with fit. One of the best helmets out there.

Good fit, and good weight / strength ratio. Hopefully I'll never need it, but because it fits comfortably, there's no reason not to wear it when out climbing.

everything went well, the product was received in a timely manner and the fit was good, if i had a chance to shop hear again i would. oooh and of course the product is of good quality

mystic mountain canopy in Jamaica irie man.this the helmet we use at our park.Come and feel the NATURAL MYSTIC

I like the light weight and durability.

Both my 5 year old and 2 year old have one. The fit is great and they love the orange color, makes it easy to keep an eye on them too. The chin strap could be a bit easier to use for the little guys, but all in all a great helmet. The smaller size fits most adult heads too with much less overhang to get caught up on packs.

As a very new climber I wasn't sure on which helmet I wanted to get. I just went with my gut feeling and bought this one. Definitely the right choice for me. All of my friends use it when climbing and they love it too. It is a size 2 and adjusts well to fit everyone. Very cool looking and extremely comfortable. Can't compare it to other helmets, but this one is a keeper.

Very comfortable. The new adjustable wheel is a much better design that the previous internal clicker wheel adjuster... The new colors look pretty cool too!

Cool look and funcionality, are the hilights of this product.