Questions tagged [helmets]
Questions about helmets
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What is the best way to dispose of an old ski helmet?
After severely whacking my head while skiing last week (don't ask - even I don't know how I fell!), I've been considering replacing my ski helmet, especially as this is the 3rd season I've been using ...
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What kind of a GoPro/tripod mount can attach the camera to a helmet with screws?
I'm looking to install a GoPro camera on my helmet, but I would like to screw in the mount rather than using adhesives as I don't trust them to be reliable enough. But when I search for helmet mounts ...
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When did wearing a helmet become the norm for climbing?
This is going out primarily to those who have been climbing for 20yrs +
Back in the day, helmet use was optional and not particularly popular.
These days, things seemed to have taken a dramatic change....
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Is a helmet more important for a belayer or a climber?
Given:
- A single pitch climb
- Top roping only, belayed from below
- Limited number of helmets (assume only 1 for a climber/belayer pair)
Is it more important for the belayer to be protected from ...
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How should helmets be placed on the ground?
Imagine you are sitting around ready to begin; you have your gear spread out, and your helmets are off.
How should you place your helmet so that it doesn't wander off?
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Can I repair my climbing helmet strap?
The other day the strap on my helmet snapped. It's not the main strap but the one that sits across the back of you head and has a tightening dial. So the helmet doesn't fall off but it also doesn't ...
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Can I use one helmet for both kayaking and skiing?
I am doing little kayaking and just a bit more skiing (the seasons for both are very short where I live). Both of these need helmets, but I feel reluctant to buy 2 items, each of which will see little ...
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Stronger bond between GoPro mount and helmet?
I used a regular curved helmet mount for my GoPro on my recent snowboarding trip, which comes self-adhesive. At one point I fell on my back and hit the back of my helmet, the shock of which unglued ...
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How to wash a foam helmet?
I have a Foam Helmet, made for climbing. Its kinda old and looks like it needs a wash.
The Helmet is old, and so is the foam. Roughly a bit more than 3 years now.
With other foam-made things that are ...
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Foam vs hardshell climbing helmets?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of climbing helmet design (foam or hardshell)?
Foam
Hardshell
PS: I do not intend to compare them by how much they cost.
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Is it safe to use a motorcycle helmet instead of a skiing helmet for skiing?
I have a perfectly good motorcycle helmet (one that encompasses the whole head, including the chin) that I never use (I bought it for lessons, but never bought a motorcycle). However, I do not have a ...
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Can I use a bicycle helmet as a climbing helmet?
I have a bicycle helmet that fits well. Can it be used effectively as a rock climbing helmet?
Most climbing helmets have a hard shell that the bicycle helmet does not. However, one of the more ...
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Is there a functional safety difference in types of helmets
From a pure safety standpoint is there a functional difference between a climbing helmet, cycling helmet, etc? Is a cycling helmet actually the safest solution for a cyclist, or would the greater ...
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