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sonofspork
Sep 9, 2001, 1:58 AM
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Get an Ecrin Roc or a Halfdome. Those are good helmets
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bart
Sep 9, 2001, 8:44 PM
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I bought a Camp helmet and it's a really good one: it isn't heavy and it is a strong one, easy to adjust. And it isn't as expensive as the Petzl ones.
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talons05
Sep 9, 2001, 9:09 PM
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Petzl Ecrin rock. It's already saved my life TWICE... I took a 40 ft. whipper and slammed into a solid granite face in May. The helmet cracked, but I was unharmed (in the head anyway) I bought another one as soon as I could. I've also taken a baseball sized chunk to the head -- right in the middle! Didn't feel a thing. Scary as all get out, though!!
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climberchk
Sep 9, 2001, 9:34 PM
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The good thing about the Petzl Ecrin Roc helmets is that they won't "tilt back"
when you look up. They are extremly reliable and the suspension system rocks!
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krillen
Sep 9, 2001, 11:10 PM
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I just bought an Edelrid ( the orange construction worker looking one), and I gotta say I love it.
I'm seeing huge following for Camp helemets at the crags I visit. the are the best buy for your buck. Reliable and cheap.
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aulwes
Sep 10, 2001, 12:19 AM
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Rock fall -- A week ago I was out climbing and a TV size rock came down from 50ft.... Guess where is landed exactly where I was standing. That was freeky. No helmet would have stoped that. But yes I agree you should always wear a helmet.
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hammockrg
Sep 21, 2001, 4:31 AM
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Your very lucky. I am glad to hear everyone is going to buy a helmet. But don't leave in the bottom of your pack like I do. And don't use your friends bike helmet,these won't do. However, I quess it would be better than nothing. Though you may get some stares.
Keep it doubled back
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talons05
Sep 26, 2001, 7:28 PM
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That's good advice. Just don't be fooled into thinking that mental and physical alertness will compensate for not wearing a helmet...
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bart
Sep 26, 2001, 9:19 PM
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You should also get close to the rock if you hear someone scream 'rock' (except if you're far enough from the wall of course), more chance not to be hit.
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compclimber
Sep 26, 2001, 11:02 PM
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Bart your resoning as to get closer to the rock works in "theory". But there are alot of factors that rule it out, IE the route is on a slab, the rock will tumble down the slab and if you are near where its tumbling you have a greater chance of getting hit. So in that specific case you would want to be away from the rock.
Just my 2 cents though.....anyone disagree?
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bart
Sep 26, 2001, 11:18 PM
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Sorry comp, I just said what I've learned. But you're probably right. I don't have any experience with being hit by rockfall...
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compclimber
Sep 26, 2001, 11:47 PM
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Do yourself a gigantic favor and go and get a "real" rock climbing helmet. A bike helmet is not designed to take the blunt force impact of a rock coming down from more than 15 feet or so. Plus the suspension system of a bike helmet is usually just foam. You need the support of the webbing straps inside the helmet to be "truly" safe when climbing.
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metoliusmunchkin
Sep 28, 2001, 1:03 AM
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I actually just use a skate boarding helmet. It was more convenient for me to buy (there's a store called 'Sadurz Pro' just down my road), and probably about the same cost aswell. But I forget the brand of helmet I have, sorry guys!
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metoliusmunchkin
Sep 28, 2001, 1:04 AM
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I actually just use a skate boarding helmet. It was more convenient for me to buy (there's a store called 'Sadurz Pro' just down my road), and probably about the same cost aswell. But I forget the brand of helmet I have, sorry guys!
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