The all-new updated Meteor Helmet by Petzl is one of the most versatile helmets on the market. Now featuring both top and side protection for optimal protection against side, front and rear impacts.
The Meteor helmet is lightweight and has a low profile, with excellent and more improved ventilation, making it comfortable for both summer and winter use. The Meteor is also Petzl’s first CE-certified helmet suitable for ski touring (please note: The Meteor helmet does not meet the requirements of the EN 1077 standard for alpine ski helmets)
The Meteor helmet now has the option of adding a lightly tinted screen eye shield that protects eyes from wind and improves visibility in inclement weather.
Sports climbing, trad climbing, mountaineering, alpine climbing and now ski-touring, the all-new Meteor is a highly improved helmet by Petzl.
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!)