Climbing helmets

[Monkeypuzzle]

I own a few different brandname helmets but was wondering if any of you fellow climbers knew where a guy could find HB Wales helmets(El Cap) I have only been able to find a few on Ebay.....and it seems the company may not exist any longer.

Thanks,
Stevie

[gf beranek]

Looks like a nice cap. Wouldn't mind having one myself. Of course I do have to get back to work.

[MasterBlaster]

I've always wondered why so few models (only one I've seen) have no bills.

[Monkeypuzzle]

They kinda have the Pacific(kevlar) helmet vibe going on. Weight is about the same.

[NickfromWI]

Is that plastic or kevlar?

love
nick

[Monkeypuzzle]

Kevlar

[Burnham]

I've always wondered why so few models (only one I've seen) have no bills.

Bills make vision overhead more difficult. That's my take on it anywho.

[NickfromWI]

I found this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/El-Cap-HB-Kevlar-Carbon-Climbing-Helmet_W0QQitemZ260204727823QQcmdZViewItem?IMSfp=T L0801191033a37316

love
nick

ps- I promise I won't bid on it!

[vharrison]

Of course I do have to get back to work.


:( When do you think you will be able to? Are you writing, consulting, doing anything to share your knowledge and make some mula? Lord knows you have alot to offer.

[Monkeypuzzle]

Thanks Nick, I can't seem to win much over there.

[Bodean]

I use the pacific kevlar, I like it alot.
Comfy and snug and there's even a chin strap.

I really like the ratchet suspension.

[sotc]

id like the pacific if it were full brimmed, the rain would run down your neck i think. but i do like the look of them

[Bodean]

My sporty bucket

[sotc]

you like it in the rain?

[Bodean]

It sucks, but I wear a hood from my rain jacket if it's that bad.

Nothing beats a D.D. Dent full brim jobber in the rain.

I like it for the most part, never survived a huge struck by in it. knock on wood.
though I broke one trying to beat a starter cellenoid on a chipper to get it started.

My helmet cracked, had to get another.

Don't beat your helmet on metal.

I like the look and it's pretty comfy.
I've heard people complain that the ratchet digs into their occipital condyle.

Doesn't bother me.

I bought Malika a Turquoise Pacific Helmet. We're so cute. :)

[Paul B]

vented petzl here for the limited climbinating I do.

[stehansen]

I wear my hard hat but am thinking about upgrading to a climbing helmet. I like the idea of having a brim. I'll come home all red-faced without one.

[sotc]

I bought Malika a Turquoise Pacific Helmet. We're so cute. :)

awwww:D

[MasterBlaster]

I like the idea of having a brim. I'll come home all red-faced without one.


I switched to a full brim to protect my ears a bit better from the sun. It sucks when they have to burn those cancer spots out.

[Old Monkey]

I wear a red Petzl ecrin I think.

[TreeRhino]

Vertex best. Id like to use a vent but, alas, company won't let us use them. Not EHAP rated.

[treetx]

I like my Pacifico

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/9171/motivator5053715dz2kz0.jpg

[brendonv]

Ecrin here, love it.