Black Diamond

Capitan Mips Helmet

Cracked Liner?

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

S/M

Height:

5' 5"

Weight:

125

I purchased this helmet August 2023 when it first came out on the market to replace my aging Petzl Ecrin. I used it climbing in all four corners of this country as well as Sicily and Greece. The helmet is black and it was hot in these locales but wearing the helmet was never oppressive but was warm. The helmet was never impacted in any manner, by a fall, by a rock hitting it, by dropping it or by something crushing it such as in an airline cargo bay. I always kept it with my carry on. Yet, within a year's time I began to find cracks in the yellow MIPS liner. The cracks grew longer until one or two of them stretched across the liner band. A total break. Has anyone else had this occur to their BD MIPS helmet? It took over a year of haggling to get a replacement from BD which I didn't receive until January 2025. They offered no comment as to their analysis of the cause of these cracks. A friend who bought this helmet before I did has had no problems. I hesitate to begin using this replacement.

Capital helmet

I use this helmet for climbing and speedriding. The MIPS feature gives me that additional protection and piece of mind:-)

Nice Helmet

Comfortable light adjusts well will fit over a beanie. The clips and rear fixing for a head lamp are nice. i would purchase this a second time.

Super comfy and fits my big head

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Large

This helmet is super comfortable and fits my big head, even with a thin beanie on underneath. Haven't had to crash test it yet, hope I never have to!! Went with the MIPS technology, because why not? I use my head to make a living and I believe that if I ever do hit my head hard, it will be money well spen.

Best helmet to date

Worth the money to go with the mips version. As far as the capitan helmet it vents good and is fully adjustable as well as adjustments go in helmet when not in use. Took a few rocks on this last trip and helmet held up and did as advertised.

Comfort and safety

Wore my new helmet all day without having to fidget and adjust for comfort. Hardly knew I had it on. Also purchased this helmet for safety on the crag. Being on blood thinning medication I’m concerned about a possible head injury. I’m always conscious of safety but accidents do happen. Thanks for the added protection.

Works

Took a ground fall well climbing wearing this helmet a couple days ago, hit my head pretty hard and walked away from it thanks to this helmet, I’m planning on ordering another one to replace it as it did take minor damage. 100% would recommend

Love it

Fits well, has a great place to put a headlamp and it feels great to know I have a good piece of gear on my head protecting me.

Great

Great fit. Low profile. Can barely tell it’s there until it was needed then was glad after a rock from up top

Great helmet

Very comfortable and adjustable so I can put a hat underneath. Covers all the important parts of the skull for AT