Helmets - Kids - PETZL PICCHU
Specifically designed for children who want to rock climb or cycle - not just a smaller version of an adults helmet, it is constructed to offer the best protection possible for little heads. Despite being very lightweight, and comfortable the Picchu is also exceptionally tough and durable, so much so that it can be worn both for climbing and for cycling.
For use at night, the PICCHU helmet has a special mount at the back that is designed for attaching a PETZL SiGNAL light (included)- a small LED safety and signalisation torch, ideal when on a bike. Included with your helmet will also be three pages of stickers (with one reflective page) so that your kids can personlise their helmet, as well as making it more visible in the dark.
A climbing helmet is designed to protect you from more than just rock fall. Type the words “climbing whippers” into a search engine and you won’t have to watch many before you swear never to climb without a helmet ever again!
Fundamentally, to wear a climbing helmet is personal choice. However, your head is THE most important part of your body so to help you protect it, we have gathered lots of information below so you can choose the best helmet for the type of climbing you enjoy……
- What are the different construction types of climbing helmet?
- I can use my ski/bike/water/Rope Access helmet for climbing right?
- How are helmets tested?
- Do I need to check my size?
- What features should I look for?
- Why does my helmet have a shelf life?
- How can I tell when my helmet should be retired?
- How can I recycle my helmet?
Top Tips to make the right choice:
The best helmet is the most comfortable one that fits your head. If you can’t feel it on, then it is absolutely the right one for you (and you are more likely to wear it!)
Try on as many different styles as you can. If you wear a ponytail when you climb, make sure you try your helmet on with it. If you are planning on wearing a hat underneath – make sure you try your helmet on with it. If you plan on keeping your sandwiches in between the cradle and helmet shell – errr, don’t bring them into the shop.
Wearing a brightly coloured helmet can make you quicker to find in an emergency (and looks great in the pics!)