Black Diamond  Vision Climbing Helmet

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Along with integrated headlamp clips for alpine starts and evening sends, the Black Diamond Vision climbing helmet features extended side/back coverage for added protection.

Color: Astral Blue
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Features

  • Composite EPP foam, EPS foam puck and polycarbonate shell construction enhance durability
  • Low-profile suspension system offers a comfortable fit
  • Integrated clips make it easy to securely attach a headlamp (headlamp not included)
  • Removable, reversible hook-and-loop pads add customizable comfort

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To find your size, position a tape measure just above your ears and about 1 in. above your eyebrows. Keep the tape level to measure the circumference around the largest part of your head and then find the corresponding size in the Technical specs info.
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Technical Specs

Best Use

Climbing

Helmet Style

Climb

Helmet Construction

In-mold

Shell Material

Polycarbonate

Head Circumference

S/M: 21-23 inches

M/L: 23-25 inches

Visor/Brim

No

Weight

S/M: 7.6 ounces

M/L: 7.9 ounces

Gender

Unisex

Reviews
133 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars

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8 out of 10 (80%) reviewers recommend this product

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Kevin C
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Black Diamond Vision Helmet

2 years ago

The Black Diamond Vision Helmet truly goes the distance. I have an oval shaped head, medium size, and wanted a very comfortable, lightweight helmet that met the current safety standards. Sure, I climb the local crags, but I wanted a helmet that I could wear for 10+ hours on big objectives like the Tetons Cathedral Traverse or the Cirque of Towers Traverse. I’ve put this helmet through both, wore it for 15+ hours at a stretch and never thought about it. It’s that Comfortable!

Originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
kkman
El Cerrito, CA
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

great helmet, but lacks chin strap adjustment

4 years ago

EPP is superior to EPS in several ways, but it has been a very slow evolution to making an optimal EPP helmet. The BD Vision is an upgrade as it uses a plastic strap in back to adjust the circumference of the helmet. This is much easier than previous EPP helmets, most of which have thin webbing straps that tangle/flip easily. But the Vision chin strap is sewn to the side straps (rather than having an adjustable Y-shaped plastic piece) and is not adjustable front to back. When I adjust the circumference, the chin strap is too far forward on my jaw and not secure. (Similar problem with the Boreo, where the chin strap is sewn too far back and cuts into my neck.) Size S/M is very small circumference, not an option.

Age:55–64
Experience Level:Experienced
Used for::Mountaineering
No, I do not recommend this product

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BRIAN C
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Light with all day comfort

2 years ago

This helmet is lite and comfortable. II can fit the helmet snug so there is zero wiggle or shifting and wear this helmet all day. I do not get hot or sore spots. Also for you parents, I got the S/M and they fit my 6 yr old daughter and 7 yr old son. They wear them all day around the crag with zero complaints.

Originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Galen H
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Good for Light & Fast

3 years ago

Haven't gotten a ton of use out of this thing yet, and have had no significant head impacts, so can only comment on how it wears. It's ridiculously light, so much so that I forget I am wearing it. The adjustment is easy to use without gloves and with warm hands, but if I was ice climbing or skiing, it might be hard to adjust in the field. Helmet friendly hoods fit over it super easily and the bungee/hook headlamp/goggle system has worked well so far. All in all, I'd say this is a great light and fast helmet for climbing or skimo, it fits comfortably and has all the features that I could want from a featherlight brain bucket.

Originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Nick
Seattle
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for big melons!

1 year ago

As some with a very large head (25.5 inch / 64.5 cm circumference), this is the best fitting climbing-specific helmet I've found so far. Even though all of BD's M/L helmets are marked as going up to 63cm, there seem to be slight differences between models. The Vision is slightly larger and wider temple-to-temple (but ~50g heavier) than the BD Vapor helmet I have, which means the Vision fits my head better. The BD Half Dome also fits reasonably well, but looks ridiculous on big heads because of the shape and is a lot heavier. I would also avoid the MIPS version of the Vision as the MIPS insert takes up space and reduces the effective maximum head size. Make sure to release the retaining plastic clips in the back to the loosest setting and move it down the straps towards your neck so that it's not getting stuck inside the helmet and taking up valuable space. You can also remove the little bits of foam padding inside to create more space as it seems comfortable enough without the padding.

Experience Level:Experienced
Used for::Mountaineering
Yes , I recommend this product

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brian k
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Durable Shell

2 years ago

Up until recently was only using my BD Vapor which is an incredibly light helmet but extremely soft and dents easily. Was starting to look like an old avocado so decided to upgrade. This one take dings like a champ and has a bungee on the back to hold goggles if needed. Has become my standard winter climbing helmet.

Originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Cody T
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Like a Dream

3 years ago

This helmet is very light, comfortable, and finds a good ballance between lightweight & durability. Just enough hard protection for some falling rocks and me tossing it around, but lightweight construction to let you forget you have it on.

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Eliza
VA
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

Hard outer foam tore easily.

9 months ago

Tore the hard outer foam on the approach when the helmet was caught on heavy brush. That shouldn’t happen to a helmet of this caliber that easily. Wasted my money and will not by anything with hard foam design again.

Age:35–44
Experience Level:Experienced
Used for::Sport Climbing
No, I do not recommend this product

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Helena M.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Lightweight and comfy

3 years ago

I love this helmet, fits my noggin p It so comfy and light, I hardly notice I’m wearing it.

Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Ruth B.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great fit

2 years ago

Very comfortable, light weight, intuitive adjustments! Love my new dome.

Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
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