Santiago Casanova
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I am looking for a used climbing helmet.
Anybody with a helmet to sell?
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What for? You want to smash it or something? If you're looking for ppe, 70$ is pretty reasonable https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=0&item=17167
Jehinten
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https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=196&item=1541
Here's a bit cheaper option. Of course it depends on your needs for the helmet
Here's a bit cheaper option. Of course it depends on your needs for the helmet
https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=273&item=2140
This one looks way cooler. No ANSI rating, but great when you're off the job site.
https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=273&item=1726
And here, we have the fully ventilated, made-for-florida, thingy that sticks way up above your head but is awesome!
This one looks way cooler. No ANSI rating, but great when you're off the job site.
https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=273&item=1726
And here, we have the fully ventilated, made-for-florida, thingy that sticks way up above your head but is awesome!
What for ? Maybe $30-40 makes a difference to some people. Maybe there are helmets sitting on shelves brand new and unused.
Santiago Casanova
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It is for rec climbing and the occasional climbing job. I was just checking to see if anybody had a spare or upgraded a still good helmet.
Jehinten
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I just replaced a petzl alveo vent, the foam insert detached from the shell and the ear protection is torn. It's been well used. I plan to keep it however for a while to see if I like the new helmet. If your still looking after I decide I like the new one, I could send it to you for the cost of shipping. Assuming it's acceptable to reglue the foam? Ear muffs are easily replaceable or removed and use ear plugs
Santiago Casanova
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I think I am going to bite the bullet and order a new one. This will appease the safety nuts I will be climbing with. Thanks for the advice.
Considering the number of climbing lines you set for everyone the other day, I should buy you one!Fivepoints
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These things do have a lifespan. They break down over time just due to the sun. If you ever really need it, you may be glad you bought a new one.
@Santiago Casanova
Not trying to be a safety nut, I learned a bunch on this forum when I was starting that helped keep me safer at work. Just passing that forward.
I've got a retired petzl vertex helmet if you want it. A bit older but better than nothing
Not trying to be a safety nut, I learned a bunch on this forum when I was starting that helped keep me safer at work. Just passing that forward.
I've got a retired petzl vertex helmet if you want it. A bit older but better than nothing
Bud junk that alveo.... I did that to a kask a while back. Damn I own 4 helmwts personally. I have 2 alveo vents and 2 vertex vents. alveos for rec climbing and comps and vertex for work. Foam separated is no good in case of a hit. That is why it's glued in place.
Jehinten
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Yea I've been contemplating which helmet to get for a while, the alveo is my only one so I kept using it. Now I'm just waiting on a protos to be delivered later this week. Once it's here I don't see myself using the vent anymore. The plastic is in good shape, other than a little faded, so I figured it might be better than nothing if a fellow climber needed one.
The protos, be prepared to strengthen your neck muscles. Many like it. I abhor them. Loads of my buddies rave them. I tried them twice. Could not get used to them. Kask I no longer like either. But very personal. Bet you love it. No way trying to deter you. Boots helmets spurs and pants....so personal.
Jehinten
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I'm a big guy, so the weight may not be an issue. However I am a sweater and really like how light and airy the alveo vent is. Time will tell, we've had a lot of days over 100°F heat index with high humidity lately, so it won't take long to see how it does
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Alveo is crap, cheap light and flimsy. Probably good for rec and other light duties. The classic vent is hard to beat. Seen kasks but they don’t look any better or much worse than the vertex but a higher price point. The others look safe but extravagant and not cheap.
I learned a while ago not to cheap out on gear. I cycled through four saddles in as many years before I bit the bullet and bought the one I wanted all along but couldn’t justify the costs. In retrospect I paid 3 times the amount.
I learned a while ago not to cheap out on gear. I cycled through four saddles in as many years before I bit the bullet and bought the one I wanted all along but couldn’t justify the costs. In retrospect I paid 3 times the amount.
I would not work in the alveos. Great for recs and comps. But the vertex vent is one sweet work horse. I never go cheap on tree gear. But these days I know what I like after trying and trying. Don't stray too far from that and thankfully the gear inventions have stabilized.
Fivepoints
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I run a vertex vent as well. I really like the newer version with the adjustments on the side. When it comes time for a new helmet I'm probably going with another vertex vent. I have a kask plasma as well and like it but to me its not any better than the vertex. I like the buckle for the chin strap much better on the vertex. Its easy to get off with gloves on.
I live and work in the tropics. Always used a kask. This year I tried a Vent for the second time. Like chalk and cheese. It is just so comfy breeze blows through the suspension and way cooler and a tad lighter too. Horses for courses as the old folk say. I really like them.
