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Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet
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Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet

Item # 736775

$59.95

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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

Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Imported.

Item 736775

Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet Specs

Specification

Description

Weight345 grams
Head circumference53 - 61 centimeters

Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet
 
4.2

(based on 13 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (11)
  • Comfortable (9)
  • Highly adjustable (8)
  • Breathable (6)
  • Rugged (5)

Cons

  • Scuffs easily (3)

Best Uses

  • Outdoors (10)
  • Long climbs (9)
  • Sprint climbs (4)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid climber (7), Casual/ recreational (6), Getting started (3)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Sep

12

2007

(5 of 5 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

Site Member

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.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels half size too small

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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Apr

2

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Low price = good deal

By Yogi Bearra

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

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.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    23

    2007

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Good Helmet

    By morphius916

    from Corvallis, OR

    About Me Avid Climber, Casual/ Recreational, Getting Started

    Site Member

    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.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    19

    2007

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Can't hardly feel it

    By Climbing Sprout

    from Fresno, CA

    About Me Avid Climber, Competitive Climber

    Site Member

    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.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      16

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great brain bucket

      By BarefootnUtah

      from South Jordan Utah

      About Me Avid Climber

      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!

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        9

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great Buy

        By LonCLMR

        from Kirkland, Wa

        About Me Avid Climber

        Site Member

        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.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          8

          2007

          (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Makes me sweat

          By Carrie

          from Long Beach, CA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational, Getting Started

          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.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          7

          2007

          (2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          nice product

          By climb4life

          from san diego

          Comments about Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet:

          good helmet. older design was more comfortable though.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          8

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Nice helmet

          By Sig in Arkansas

          from USA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          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.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          31

          2009

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Total piece of [*]

          By hardhead

          from Austin, Texas

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          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 [...]

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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