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Petzl Altios Climbing Helmet- 2010
I have a HUGE melon. I bought an Ecrin Rock on ebay, but it is...
By atmooney1252514
Ranked #209 - Climbing Helmets
September 5, 2010
I have a HUGE melon. I bought an Ecrin Rock on ebay, but it is just too small. How's the sizing on this bucket?
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By flo2811136
Ranked #158 - Climbing Helmets
June 21, 2011
I wear a 7-3/4 size hat, which is "extra-extra-large" in most hat sizing catalogs. I bought a size2 Altios and it fits well enough. It does ride high due to the suspension of the helmet, but it's comfy and fits (barely) under the hood of my TNF shell when it's blowing.
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By atmooney1252514
Ranked #209 - Climbing Helmets
September 20, 2010
Thanks! I got a Black Diamond halfdome. It also sit high, but it's comfy, and just the right amount of snug. Had it on all day yesterday, no problems, or discomfort. Thought the Grivel Salamander XL might be good, but couldn't find one to try on first.
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By DeepGlue
Ranked #249 - Climbing Helmets
September 19, 2010
I have a 24" head and have used this helmet for a year or so now. It really doesn't fit with the mesh in - The mesh is held with little pop-out things that, well, pop out. With the mesh out it still fits, a bit better than the Elios. However it rides pretty darn high - There's a good inch or more between my ear and the helmet. I'll be looking to try on a size large BD Tracer in the future...
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