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Designed to meet the specific needs of women, the Petzl Elia climbing helmet provides great comfort and protection for rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, canyoning and caving.

Helmet features the patented Omega headband system that adjusts easily for a precise and comfortable fit; Omega system accommodates a ponytail
Injection-molded ABS shell is lightweight and durable; expanded polystyrene liner absorbs impacts
Chin strap, nape height and headband adjust for a comfortable fit; headband adjustment folds into the the shell for compact storage
Side openings help keep your head cool on hot days
4 clips let you attach a headlamp (sold separately)
Interior foam is removable and washable
Elia helmet is not compatible with the Petzl Vizion face shield
1 size fits most; headband circumference adjusts from 52 - 58cm (20.5 - 22.8 in)

Please note: Petzl products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Petzl Elia Climbing Helmet - Women's Customer Reviews

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Petzl Elia Climbing Helmet - Women's

4.2

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (4)
Highly adjustable (4)
Breathable (3)
Lightweight (3)
Rugged (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Outdoors (5)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid climber (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

Reviewed by 5 customers

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Apr

2013

5.0

Like it, it does the job.

By OlgaREI

from Studio City, CA

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Outdoor
Rock Climbing

Comments about Petzl Elia Climbing Helmet - Women's:

I like this helmet very much. What I do not like is what it looks like on me :P but you can't put that over safety, so I will continue using it. It is very comfortable and adjustable. Does not bother my ears or feels heavy at all.

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Mar

2013

5.0

Solid helmet!

By briguy

from Thomasville, NC

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Outdoor

Comments about Petzl Elia Climbing Helmet - Women's:

I bought this for my wife and she loves it!

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Dec

2012

4.0

Comfortable, Fits, and does the job

By flaffle

from PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Outdoor

Comments about Petzl Elia Climbing Helmet - Women's:

Been playing on rocks usually with rappeling for a few years now and ashamed to admit I finally decided it was time to protect my noggin. Knew I was going to be doing a very dirty cliff and a cave on a outing so tried on at least five different helmets.

Looks wise, this was not my first choice but as soon as I put it on, it just fit right. I have a pretty small head and normally find childrens hats fit me better than adults to give some context. This helmet adjusted down to the size I needed and seemed like it would adjust down even more. It's comfortable, stays in place, and the best part is that I forget I'm even wearing it. That's what is key in safety equipment.

On the outing the rappel was pretty uneventful (always a good thing) but where I got to try the helmet out was in the cave. Shimmied up a narrow vertical crack and slipped while braced between walls. It flung me forward and my head went straight into the opposite wall. If I hadn't been wearing it, at the very least, I would have been hurt.. possibly knocked out and would have certainly fallen all the way. With the helmet, it absorbed the shock near completely (with barely a scratch on it) and I ended up using my head since it was braced on the wall now to balance myself. Worked out pretty well.

Also, the headlight clips are very nice. Easy to put it on and remove and when does a head light not come in handy.

I wish it had some under chin padding but I honestly didn't have any discomfort or chaffing after wearing it straight for a few hours. Just seems like it should be there.

Only regret is that I didn't buy this a long time ago.

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May

2012

5.0

Great Helmet

By Ritt

from Butte, MT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Great color purple
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Petzl Elia Climbing Helmet - Women's:

I like that the helmet is so easy to adjust and it fits my small head very well. I've had this helmet on some longer multi pitch climbs and some short ones too. It is comfortable in every situation. The shell is very scratch resistant too. Overall just a great product.

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Apr

2012

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Womens version sucks

By Malliedog

from San Francisco

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Breathable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Outdoor

Comments about Petzl Elia Climbing Helmet - Women's:

The Women's version of this helmet does not fit well. The tightening system up on the side of the helmet that is specific to the women's helmet has compromise the overall fitting of the helmet. Instead it tightens up towards the top of my head and easily slips off if I bend over. The mens version, or version that tightens at the back of the head, works a thousand times better. When I tighten the straps, the helmet tightens lower on my head, creating an overall better fit. No slipping if I tilt my head down or over. The women's version has a different tightening system to make it easier in case you have a pony tail... Just wear a loose ponytail and you'll be fine. The men's version fits your head properly.