Lid questions

[Ian Clarke]

you want to be happy with the lid on your head because your gona be in it a lot

[Ian Leach]

IMO for tree climbing no, the second link asumes that if its good for rock and ice climbing it must be good for tree climbing thats the way i read it. No connections for visors or ear protection. I think the helmet standards are (EN 12492 and EN 397 standards), correct me if im wrong. Also the chinstraps on climbing helmet should be designed not to come off.

 

So i guess these questions need to be asked before buying the helmet

[blue beastie]

agree with the ear defenders problem and it will be a warm helmet but i would say no warmer than a standerd husquarvna set up.

 

its a good lid and will take a pounding : i have one personally for rockclimbing and gorge scrambling.

 

Good to hear from someone who's using one. Sounds pretty durable from what you've said!

 

Do you think the Grivel + plugs will be any cooler than my current Husky lid with defenders then dm?

 

Ta.

[blue beastie]

IMO for tree climbing no, the second link asumes that if its good for rock and ice climbing it must be good for tree climbing thats the way i read it. No connections for visors or ear protection. I think the helmet standards are (EN 12492 and EN 397 standards), correct me if im wrong. Also the chinstraps on climbing helmet should be designed not to come off.

 

So i guess these questions need to be asked before buying the helmet

 

Too true and like I said I want to make sure I follow the rules.

It's got the EN 12492 approval on it.

 

Does this mean it's rated for top and side impacts then? Does this rating cover the chin strap release pressure too?

 

Just to reiterate, I will NOT be climbing.

 

Like I say i've only ever worn your classic Husky setup so am unclear of the rules.

 

 

Can someone clarify?

[bob]

EN 12492 is the recomended standard

The old husky EN 397 was just a top impact test

the EN 12492 is top and side

so yes it would satisfy any climbing issues

but if your not climbing it only need to do EN 397 and 12492 exceeds that so all good:biggrin:

[blue beastie]

Cheers Bob for clearing that up.

 

So I can wear this and not be breaking any rules?

[bob]

none at the moment

but if im been pedantic

earplugs are dodgy ground as so often they dont fit or fall out and the level of protection can vary lots

I am sure for some they are better but hard one to totally justify if that makes sense

[Pete Hart]

Amazing lid for ice climbing - but im not sure if it would be in line with regs.

[bob]

Amazing lid for ice climbing - but im not sure if it would be in line with regs.

 

why?????

[blue beastie]

Gotcha Bob cheers for that.

 

I'll have a search on here and see what the forums ear plug users are saying.