Helmets- Rock and River?
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Ok so I've cruised through the forums on multiple sites with no luck of finding a direct answer. I should mention the helmet would be mostly used for climbing, and whenever we raft something technical. So should or shouldn't it be used for both? |
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If you mean ONE helmet that would serve best for both rock and river, I would say go with a climbing helmet. It will easily protect anything you'll encounter on the river. (Conversely, a typical "river rafting" helmet is inferior if used in climbing applications.) |
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Yea Dave, One helmet for climbing and water. |
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Kong has a helmet called the Scarab that is designed and meets the EN standards for climbing, biking, skateboarding, whitewater, and equestrian... kong.it/doc305.htm |
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Where do I buy this helmet? I do all of the above sports! |
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Jasmine Kall wrote:Where do I buy this helmet? I do all of the above sports!http://store.everestgear.com/432462.html?productid=432462&channelid=FROOG I bought this helmet about 5 years ago for only $72, can't believe that it's over $100 now. I love mine! |
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I've worn my Petzl climbing helmet for rafting, riverboarding, etc, works well. I only raft occasionally, but a lot of people seem to go with a harder shell for their specific rafting/kayaking helmets. |
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Rather than create a new thread, I figured I'd bump this one. I'm in a bit of the same situation. My boys and I skateboard and have good helmets for that. How do skatebaord helmet certifications compare with climbing certifications? |
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If you're talking about sport climbing and bouldering, skateboard helmets are better than any climbing helmet currently offered. They typically have a lower density foam that is better for absorbing impacts and preventing or at least reducing concussions. Plus they tend to protect more of the skull. |
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That was pretty much my thoughts. |
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I looked at the standards a few years ago and doubt much has changed. Don't have the numbers handy. But climbing helmets are subjected to a much more massive impact from above than any others, plus a nasty penetration test. Ideally, there needs to be a second climbing helmet standard that would cover sport/indoor/bouldering helmets. They could make a helmet for both but not many people will spend $200+ for better protection. |
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Bump. |
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I thought this had something to do with wearing a helmet at Ed Palen’s place.. |
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I use a Petzl climbing helmet for rafting, and I raft quite a bit with my own boat. If I were kayaking, where I was spending a bunch of time upside down, I would get either a dedicated helmet or something like that Kong helmet which is dual rated. |