The ultra-light weight Petzl Meteor helmet is a very versatile lid, designed for all climbing disciplines and mountaineering. It's very well ventilated and features a magnetic snap buckle, that can be used one handed. A lightweight double rachet adjustment at the rear can also be used single handed, allowing the cradle to be adjusted for different head sizes and shapes, and to accommodate hats or hoods.
The large vents and low weight make the Meteor 4 a great choice for sports climbing and alpine cragging, giving a generous through flow of air to keep the head cool. There are also headtorch clips to secure your lighting for nighttime descents and early o'clock alpine starts.
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!)