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irregularpanda
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Which helmets out there are certified for multiple uses?
I'm sure there are several of them, for example climbing and whitewater kayaking. Are there any that are certified for climbing and road biking?
I ask because I might be in the market for a new walking helmet, and I might as well use it for climbing and commuting too.
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gmggg
Aug 24, 2010, 4:35 PM
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irregularpanda wrote: Which helmets out there are certified for multiple uses? I'm sure there are several of them, for example climbing and whitewater kayaking. Are there any that are certified for climbing and road biking? I ask because I might be in the market for a new walking helmet, and I might as well use it for climbing and commuting too.
Kong Scarab, and Petzl Picchu off of the top of my head...
But you might be a bit big for the Picchu...
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kiwiprincess
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Something PETZL coming for the Big kids (SHhhh)
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jkd159
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The Cassin Mercury is certified for climbing and biking. Don't know if it is still sold.
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cruxstacean
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In reply to: I might be in the market for a new walking helmet
So you don't hurt your heady when you fally during your walky?
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irregularpanda
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cruxstacean wrote: In reply to: I might be in the market for a new walking helmetSo you don't hurt your heady when you fally during your walky?
Have you seen my baseball?
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irregularpanda
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Check the bottom of the page, this website is sold out.
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oldsalt
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I walk 500-600 miles a year without a helmet. Am I suicidal to do so?
I climb with a skateboard helmet, because it has more protection for the front, sides, and back than a climbing helmet. The top of the head is protected in either one, but what if you fall and hit the back of your head, etc?
I've taken some big falls on concrete at Kona skate park without damage.
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Aug 25, 2010, 1:35 PM
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irregularpanda wrote: I might be in the market for a new walking helmet |
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irregularpanda
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gmggg wrote: irregularpanda wrote: Which helmets out there are certified for multiple uses? I'm sure there are several of them, for example climbing and whitewater kayaking. Are there any that are certified for climbing and road biking? I ask because I might be in the market for a new walking helmet, and I might as well use it for climbing and commuting too. Kong Scarab, and Petzl Picchu off of the top of my head... But you might be a bit big for the Picchu...
Is the Kong scarab the ONLY adult multi use helmet on the market? Really?
Edited to add: Climbing and Cycling.
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gmggg
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irregularpanda wrote: gmggg wrote: irregularpanda wrote: Which helmets out there are certified for multiple uses? I'm sure there are several of them, for example climbing and whitewater kayaking. Are there any that are certified for climbing and road biking? I ask because I might be in the market for a new walking helmet, and I might as well use it for climbing and commuting too. Kong Scarab, and Petzl Picchu off of the top of my head... But you might be a bit big for the Picchu... Is the Kong scarab the ONLY adult multi use helmet on the market? Really? Edited to add: Climbing and Cycling.
AFAIK.
For what it's worth I'd be comfortable riding a bike with a Meteor, Grivel Airtech, or any foam helmet with a welded shell that doesn't look like it would snag in a fall. But that's just me...
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Aug 26, 2010, 2:10 PM
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It may be a little heavy, but I saw a guy riding a bike with a kevlar army helmet this morning.
If it can handle a grenade (I've seen it!), I'm sure it can take some rock fall.
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irregularpanda wrote: Is the Kong scarab the ONLY adult multi use helmet on the market? Really? Edited to add: Climbing and Cycling.
The Kong Scarab cannot be sold in the US as a cycling helmet because it lacks the required certification. Any other multi-use helmet that includes cycling as a sport must also overcome that hurdle.
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irregularpanda
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gmggg wrote: irregularpanda wrote: gmggg wrote: irregularpanda wrote: Which helmets out there are certified for multiple uses? I'm sure there are several of them, for example climbing and whitewater kayaking. Are there any that are certified for climbing and road biking? I ask because I might be in the market for a new walking helmet, and I might as well use it for climbing and commuting too. Kong Scarab, and Petzl Picchu off of the top of my head... But you might be a bit big for the Picchu... Is the Kong scarab the ONLY adult multi use helmet on the market? Really? Edited to add: Climbing and Cycling. AFAIK. For what it's worth I'd be comfortable riding a bike with a Meteor, Grivel Airtech, or any foam helmet with a welded shell that doesn't look like it would snag in a fall. But that's just me...
Still don't trust it.
A bike helmet covers the places that are actually injured during a bike accident, e.g. the sides and back of the head. Climbing helmets cover the top of your dome from impacts, and there might be some overlap into the sides and back of the head, but not nearly as effective as a cycling helmet.
Is it too much to ask for one helmet that is comfortable, light, and can do both? I might just get the scarab eventually (even if it's not certed in the USA for such a reason) but I haven't been able to find any reviews of it in terms of mobility/visibility.
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irregularpanda wrote: gmggg wrote: irregularpanda wrote: gmggg wrote: irregularpanda wrote: Which helmets out there are certified for multiple uses? I'm sure there are several of them, for example climbing and whitewater kayaking. Are there any that are certified for climbing and road biking? I ask because I might be in the market for a new walking helmet, and I might as well use it for climbing and commuting too. Kong Scarab, and Petzl Picchu off of the top of my head... But you might be a bit big for the Picchu... Is the Kong scarab the ONLY adult multi use helmet on the market? Really? Edited to add: Climbing and Cycling. AFAIK. For what it's worth I'd be comfortable riding a bike with a Meteor, Grivel Airtech, or any foam helmet with a welded shell that doesn't look like it would snag in a fall. But that's just me... Still don't trust it. A bike helmet covers the places that are actually injured during a bike accident, e.g. the sides and back of the head. Climbing helmets cover the top of your dome from impacts, and there might be some overlap into the sides and back of the head, but not nearly as effective as a cycling helmet. Is it too much to ask for one helmet that is comfortable, light, and can do both? I might just get the scarab eventually (even if it's not certed in the USA for such a reason) but I haven't been able to find any reviews of it in terms of mobility/visibility.
I'm a big fan of the Captain America 3/4 helmets  Heck you can even add a face shield for some gnar ice climbs.
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Kartessa
Aug 27, 2010, 1:25 PM
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suprasoup wrote: irregularpanda wrote: gmggg wrote: irregularpanda wrote: gmggg wrote: irregularpanda wrote: Which helmets out there are certified for multiple uses? I'm sure there are several of them, for example climbing and whitewater kayaking. Are there any that are certified for climbing and road biking? I ask because I might be in the market for a new walking helmet, and I might as well use it for climbing and commuting too. Kong Scarab, and Petzl Picchu off of the top of my head... But you might be a bit big for the Picchu... Is the Kong scarab the ONLY adult multi use helmet on the market? Really? Edited to add: Climbing and Cycling. AFAIK. For what it's worth I'd be comfortable riding a bike with a Meteor, Grivel Airtech, or any foam helmet with a welded shell that doesn't look like it would snag in a fall. But that's just me... Still don't trust it. A bike helmet covers the places that are actually injured during a bike accident, e.g. the sides and back of the head. Climbing helmets cover the top of your dome from impacts, and there might be some overlap into the sides and back of the head, but not nearly as effective as a cycling helmet. Is it too much to ask for one helmet that is comfortable, light, and can do both? I might just get the scarab eventually (even if it's not certed in the USA for such a reason) but I haven't been able to find any reviews of it in terms of mobility/visibility. I'm a big fan of the Captain America 3/4 helmets Heck you can even add a face shield for some gnar ice climbs. [image]http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/helmetsrus_2121_4703067[/image]
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