Whats the difference between the Vertex and the Alveo?

[Rock Monkey]

Hi All

 

Can anyone tell me what the difference between the Petzl Vertex and Alveo helmets is?

 

Is it just the weight?

 

Cheers

[WeeDee]

As far as I know, the Vertex has a strap cradle that is in contact with your head, the Alveo is lined with polystyrene that is in contact with your head.

Although I've never used an Alveo, I've worn an Elios (also with a poly liner) and it's a less ventilated helmet (hotter) than the Vertex I use for work.

Hopefully someone with an opinion on the Alveo will be along.

[benedmonds]

The alveo is pants and will break within a month. The vertex will need to be retired after 5 years. I have brought both for the guys.

[Rock Monkey]

Cheers guys. So basically same design, just Alevo a little thinner and cheaper right?

[Ollie Wall]

Much prefer the alveo to vertex, wouldnt call it pants mines 2 years old and has a hard life!

[GregM]

Also prefer the Alveo, its lighter and doesn't wobble about on my head as much as the vertex, mines a year old and still fine

[Ben Saxton]

You want to have a word with the guys Ben a helmet shouldn't last a few month, they must be throwing them around? Cause I'm sure all the helmets must have been tested to the same EN's ?

[Lewia]

Isn't the alveo the circle around a woman's nipple??

[WeeDee]

Isn't the alveo the circle around a woman's nipple??

 

Why just a woman's nipple?

[Lewia]

Touché. Hands up who googled areola...