🧗 Half Dome Climbing Helmet by Black Diamond Equipment: Optimized for SEO Review

I would like to do a disservice not to write a review (there are surprisingly few if any on this helmet) The first thing that struck me was, that the helmet looks like this on very cheap lightweight plastic. This is probably pretty good if you're on a serious mountaineering trip and don't want to be weighed down too much. It can be as thin as 2.5mm and the foam padding only protects the top of the head. (Think brow bones down to the lambdoid seam) The harness is made from good, well constructed

I have used the previous generation Half Dome for the last four years. He's been bullied a lot - many hundreds of big days of climbing, first ascents, stuffing 40lbs of gear in a backpack, etc. TC pros, oops). But the helmet holds up great, and the stiff seat belts finally bend and buckle a bit. I replaced it with this generation and am very happy with it so far. I like it better than the old model in some ways: the suspension is sturdier, the temples don't press on the ears, it's a little…

I'm heading to Zion National Park for Labor Day weekend, so I'm adding climbing gear to my hiking gear. Black Diamond appears to be a reputable/popular brand based on product reviews from end users and Instagram profiles. First I wrongly ordered size S/M instead of size M/L. Although the internals were trimmed enough for a comfortable fit, the S/M shell sat ridiculously high on my head. Luckily it fit my cousin who is also going on this trip so I gave it to him and ordered the right size. My…