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Petzl Meteor III Climbing Helmet
Does this provide better or worse protection than something like...
By pmi3152367
August 15, 2008
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-Helmet.html?RSC_ID=W
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By Magnus
Ranked #344 - Climbing Helmets
September 14, 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.
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