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£47.81 (inc Vat)
£39.84 (ex Vat)
Wild Country
360 Helmet
A classic, stylish and superstrong cross-season performer the 360 helmet comes with an 'all-round' protection from all sides.
£64.36 (inc Vat)
£53.63 (ex Vat)
Petzl
Ecrin Roc
An easily adjustable, ultra-durable helmet perfect for the harsh conditions and rough treatment encountere in mountains or deep caves.
£6.71 (inc Vat)
£5.59 (ex Vat)
Petzl
Ecrin Roc Foam Liner
£4.91 (inc Vat)
£4.09 (ex Vat)
Petzl
Ecrin Roc Hole Plugs Set of 4
Plugs for stopping up the vents in your Ecrin Roc to keep out rain, snow and spindrift.
£48.29 (inc Vat)
£40.24 (ex Vat)
Petzl
Elia Helmet
This helmet has been designed specifically for women and offers a very comfortable fit, with easy adjustment. The helmet adapts to pony tail and provides headlamp attachment while being lightweight and durable.
£39.00 (inc Vat)
£32.50 (ex Vat)
Petzl
Elios (2011 model)
RRP £50 now only £39! The Elios is lightweight, durable, comfortable and well ventilated. Easily adjustable it's simple to find the perfect fit while shell and foam technology make it perfect for a range of act...
£170.74 (inc Vat)
£142.28 (ex Vat)
Petzl
Elios Club (Helmet 4 pack)
Outdoor Centre targeted climbing helmet that comes in packs of 4 helmets. It features a sweat resistant headband and lacks the retractable vent cover of the standard Elios.
£48.29 (inc Vat)
£40.24 (ex Vat)
Petzl
Elios Helmet
The Elios is lightweight, durable, comfortable and well ventilated. Easily adjustable it is simple to find the perfect fit while the shell and foam construction make it perfect for all types of climbing and sui...
£60.45 (inc Vat)
£60.45 (ex Vat)
Petzl
Meteor III +
The Meteor III + is lightweight (235g) and comfortable, making it a superb cragging helmet. Improved ventilation helps and adjustment system results in a comfortable and secure fit.
£34.34 (inc Vat)
£34.34 (ex Vat)
Petzl
Picchu
This helmet can be used for both climbing and cycling. Suitable for children from approximately five years upwards the Picchu helmet has a fully adjustable cradle and chin strap.
£50.60 (inc Vat)
£42.17 (ex Vat)
Grivel
Salamander
Suitable for rock, alpine mountaineering and ice climbing this helmet has an ABS plastic shell and a shock absorbing inner layer of polystyrene foam. Fit adjustments are available on the chin strap and the whe...
£43.90 (inc Vat)
£36.58 (ex Vat)
Edelrid
Ultralight
This adult helmet has been around for years and is still great value for money. Although it is not as light as many contempary designs, being simple and sturdy it is popular with outdoor centres and climbing wa...
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The job of a helmet is obvious, the full range of tasks it needs to perform less so. A helmet must protect the wearer from objects falling onto it and the wearer bashing into things. It must be light, comfortable, unrestrictive and stable. It must stay in place in the event of an impact and not get dragged off in the event of a slide. How this is all accomplished is firstly by using a shell that spreads an impact across the helmet and absorbs shock and a cradle that adjusts well to the head and holds the shell comfortably in place. The climbing helmets we stock fall into two distinct categories: those using a moulded plastic shell and those constructed from a composite polystyrene shell.
Moulded plastic helmets make up the majority of our range and most have a polystyrene insert which helps absorb shock and maintain helmet integrity after each impact, and those without. The Petzl Ecrin Roc is the only one that we stock that lacks such an insert, but its tough plastic shell makes it extremely rugged, but still with enough flex to absorb the force of an impact. It is well proven through years of use by climbers and mountaineers around the world.
The strongest shells are used in the Edelrid Ultralight, which will withstand 10 impacts of greater than 10kN, which is a huge force. Their construction is simple and reliable, and we recommend it for high-risk users and for outdoor centres and groups as a climbing and caving helmet. It's tougher than the toughest of old boots. Wild Country's 360 Helmet is another excellent choice for those wanting the highest levels of protection, this time with a low profile designed to fit under a hood in poor weather.
For kids, who should always be wearing a helmet when climbing, abseiling, caving or playing under crags, we recommend the bombproof Edelrid Ultralight Junior or lighter Petzl Elios in the smaller size.
For most climbers, weight is also a consideration. You want something light and comfortable, that won't get in your way. We use and recommend the Black Diamond Half Dome and the ever-popular Petzl Elios. Both of these helmets dot the country's crags at regular intervals and have proved to be popular allrounders as well. They are the first choice for almost everyone who wants a climbing helmet.
Another favourite, especially with Alpine and ice climbers, is the Grivel Salamander, which looks flash and does a flash job. It can be fitted with a visor (ask us if you need one), and has more side protection than most, which is handy for those of us who take the occasional big whipper. It also comes in an extra large size for those with very big heads or thick winter hats, and a small size for kids. Another very protective helmet is the Wild Country 360, which proved immediately popular with customers (a big hit, if you will pardon the pun). As the name suggests, it is designed to provide a high level protection all round the head as well as on the top.
Lighter (very light indeed!) and less durable are the helmets made out of a composite polystyrene shell, such as the Petzl Meteor III and Grivel Air Tech. These are designed for sports climbing and cragging, and are slightly less reassuring in a mountain environment, although they have immense value from a weight saving perspective.
You'll find industrial helmets in the Vertical Rope, Access and Rescue section of the website. The Edelrid Ultralight is a great caving helmet, but if you'd like one with a lamp already attached, have a look at the Petzl Spelios on the caving page.