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-Kevla...727823QQcmdZViewItem?IMSfp=TL0801191033a37316

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

 

[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

 

[brendonv]

Ecrin here, love it.