Black Diamond Vapor Climbing Helmet

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Black diamond vapor climbing helmet.

Black diamond equipment climbing helmets official site. It is shaped much the same as other black diamond helmets but features more vents and less adjustability. The vapor weights only 199 grams for the medium version and there are loads of vents to increase the airflow around the head keeping you cool. Providing ultralight low profile protection unparalleled ventilation and a secure and super comfortable fit the black diamond vapor helmet is a go anywhere cragging lid that proves helmets aren t just for multi pitch trad climbs and big alpine faces.

You can get away with a helmet with a heavier abs shell but your neck. It s hard not to compare it in every way to its lighter sibling the vapor which is a great helmet but somewhat fragile to handle. This helmet would be great for any climbing application from big walling to cragging. Black diamond engineered a sheet of kevlar and a series of carbon rods in between co molded eps foam and a polycarbonate shell to keep the weight at a minimum while keeping you protected.

Explore and shop our climbing helmets including the half dome and vector. Weighing just 188g and offering massive ventilation ports and a highly adjustable padded suspension system the black diamond vapor is a lightweight comfortable breathable climbing helmet. The lightest most breathable and most comfortable climbing helmet we ve ever made the vapor provides reliable ultralight protection. The black diamond vapor is one of the lightest climbing helmets on the market but maintains a more traditional helmet shape and look.

The vapor s ratcheting suspension tucks into the helmet for compact storage in your pack or haul bag and removable headlamp clips secure your light on pre. For long multi pitch climbs helmets like the black diamond vapor petzl meteor and edelrid shield ii are our top picks. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. The helmet features high tech materials.

This model is among the most expensive helmets in our review thanks to the kevlar and carbon rod components that are molded into the foam to maximize. Look for a helmet with epp or eps foam with a polycarbonate overtop a sub 10 ounce weight a one handed adjustment system and a headlamp attachment. The black diamond vector is a lightweight foam climbing helmet that has all of the necessary features.