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Petzl Elios Climbing Helmet - 2011

Item #PTZ0203 | 0 in Stock

Anybody out there actually taken any impacts with this helmet...

By Backcountry.com Employee April 21, 2008

Anybody out there actually taken any impacts with this helmet yet?

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #232 - Climbing Helmets December 31, 2008

I took several grapefruit size ice chunks last season. The ice came from a climber approximately 60' above me. The ice ricocheted down onto my head, net result... no injury and lots of adrenaline. Helmet is sound, even after the impacts. Hope that helps.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

Tech Specs:

Material:
[shell] polycarbonate; [lining] closed-cell foam 
Adjustable Vents:
no 
Fit Adjustment:
wheel-ratchet back, chinstrap 
Weight:
12 oz 
Recommended Use:
rock climbing, ice climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
3 years 
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