How to Choose Climbing Helmets

Bringing proven MIPS technology to the world of climbing, the ultralight Mammut Wall Rider MIPS helmet reduces rotational impact to your head in the event of a fall or from falling rocks and ice.



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| Best Use | Climbing |
|---|---|
| Helmet Style | Climb |
| Helmet Construction | Hybrid |
| Shell Material | Polycarbonate |
| Head Circumference | 52-57 CM: 52-57 centimeters 56-61 CM: 56-61 centimeters |
| Vents | Unavailable |
| Visor/Brim | Yes |
| Weight | 52-57 CM: 7.9 ounces 56-61 CM: 8.8 ounces |
| Gender | Unisex |
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I wanted a helmet that was safe, well as safe as I could be, I took a chance with the mips as it was the first of its kind, the fitment is exactly as stated, the helmet vents well, I have put multiple day long climbs on this helmet and it performed well, I bumped my head on a over hang hard enough to say well I'm glad I got a helmet, nothing done to helmet, headlamp attachment is nice feature, great helmet that hasn't let me down,
This helmet fits great and breathes really well (I'd know, I'm in NM). My only complaint is that the chin straps could be longer, as they barely fit around my head. I'm a big guy though. MIPS is totally worth the $. There's a reason that every other extreme sport uses this technology.
I had high hopes for this helmet. It fits and feels great. The issue is the exposed foam on the back of the helmet is too soft. Just leaning back against rocks has left some pretty big divots. In addition, one of the yellow tabs in the front that holds the head band in place recently broke off making it worthless after a couple seasons. Unless you are counting ounces, I would definitely recommend getting a helmet with no exposed foam if you want it to last.
My thought process is this...it's my noggin' and you can't replace it, so why not invest in the best protection? It's breathable, lightweight, and has MIPS...wish more climbing helmets were like this. The only thing that sometimes gets slightly annoying is that sometimes the side straps rub on my ears even with appropriate adjustment.