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Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet

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With its simple lines, great ventilation and easy-adjust suspension system, the Half Dome is likely to change the minds of reluctant helmet-wearers.

Durable ABS shell with polystyrene foam in the crown delivers the lightness of a foam helmet with the durability of a hard shell
Lightweight and comfortable to wear with an easy-to-adjust strapping system; numerous vents give your head plenty of airflow to keep you cool
Headband adjusts instantly with a nape-mounted dial, easily operated with one hand
Low-profile clips keep your headlamp secure, even when you're climbing in tight spaces
Absorbent brow pad keeps perspiration off your face
Clean, ergonomic shape is aesthetically pleasing

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Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet

4.3

(based on 15 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (13)
Comfortable (11)
Highly adjustable (10)
Breathable (8)
Rugged (6)

Cons

Scuffs easily (3)

Best Uses

Outdoors (11)
Long climbs (10)
Sprint climbs (4)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  92%
  (11 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid climber (8), Casual/ recreational (6), Getting started (3)

Reviewed by 15 customers

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Apr

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Low price = good deal

By Yogi Bearra

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Dial is fragile

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet:

This helmet is super light and airy, I'm a minimalist so this helmet is perfect in regards to weight and comfort. When the helmet I ordered online arrived I gave it a once-over and found that the adjustment dial was jammed. After a couple of semi-vigorous cranks, a small chunk of plastic fell out, after which the dial would operate only with great amounts of coaxing and pleading. I took the helmet in for an exchange and examined the supply of in-store Half Domes, 2 more of which had similar jamming problems with their adjustment dials. I didn't crank them hard enough to break off the interior plastic bits, of course :) I grabbed one that operated smoothly and never looked back, we will be taking many more great trips together. Hard to beat for the price, just take some time to check out the adjustment dial before walking to the register with one. (The manufacturing stickers all said that the helmets were made in 2007, maybe it's possible that there was a bad batch?)

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was prompt, and the exchange was fast and filled with humor. I don't think the dial problems described in the review were the result of shipping damage, the packing box was is excellent shape upon arrival.

Sep

2007

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Can't hardly feel it

By Climbing Sprout

from Fresno, CA

About Me Avid Climber, Competitive Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet:

I was five pitches up a classic Yosemite climb this past weekend, and as I gazed across the river to El Cap and reached to put my hands behind my head in a neck supporting way I was reminded I was wearing a helmet only when my hands brushed it. This helmet is so light and comfortable I truly forgot I was wearing it. It's a good idea to wear a helmet and if you're worried about the weight or being uncomfortable, forget about it. Get this helmet and never look back.

Sep

2007

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Could wear it all day w/o problem

By jox

from Golden, CO

About Me Alpinist, Avid Climber, Getting Started

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Scuffs Easily
Small

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet:

Great helmet, lightweight and adjusts nicely. However, I have a big noggin' (7 1/4") hat size and this thing feels too small for me when I use it in winter while wearing a stocking cap underneath it. In summer though, it fits great.

Sep

2007

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Helmet

By morphius916

from Corvallis, OR

About Me Avid Climber, Casual/ Recreational, Getting Started

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Scuffs Easily

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet:

Great helmet, I actually forget Im wearing it! A light and functional necessity.

Apr

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great brain bucket

By BarefootnUtah

from South Jordan Utah

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet:

Great helmet, I never climb without it!

Dec

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Buy

By LonCLMR

from Kirkland, Wa

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet:

Very lightweight helmet and its "one size fits all" makes it a great gift buy.

I bought this helmet for the second time after falling and hitting my head pretty hard and it probably helped me keep conscious. Helmet didn't crack or anything i just like to be safe :D

Every solo climber needs a helmet as does any climber facing true rock, not a wall.

Aug

2009

(2 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Total piece of [*]

By hardhead

from Austin, Texas

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Pretty catalog picture

Cons

Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Return for refund

Comments about Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet:

I have had good luck with other Black Diamond products. I just took it on faith that this one would be good too - what a piece of [*]The design of this thing universally isn't likely to fit anyone. Well maybe if you have a very wide head and a low brow, and if the top of your head is flat. Really uncomfortable - the fit is so poor that it isn't likely to offer any protection at all. I am completely disappointed in this product. I've seen better skate park helmets [...]

Sep

2007

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Makes me sweat

By Carrie

from Long Beach, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational, Getting Started

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Makes me sweat too much

Best Uses

canyoneering
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet:

Good, cheap, and durable. Part of the clasp can pull out if you are not careful and helmet could pop off. I put a whistle and ring around the end to prevent this.

Sep

2007

(2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

nice product

By climb4life

from san diego

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Comments about Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet:

good helmet. older design was more comfortable though.

Nov

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Nice helmet

By Sig in Arkansas

from Little Rock, AR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Scuffs Easily

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet:

This helmet replaced my Edelrid Ultralight and is much more comfortable and lightweight. The size easily adjusts for multiple users or putting a skull cap on.