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Petzl "Elios" 

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Image courtesy SherrillTree
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User reviews

Average user rating from: 2 user(s)

Overall rating (weighted)
2.8
Type of Use
2.5
Frequency of Use
2.5
Durability
2.5
Comfort
3.0
Safety
3.0
 

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Franklin Klock
Not for an odd sized head., Thursday, 24 April 2008

Written by Franklin Klock   -  View all my reviews  - Top 10 Reviewer

Overall rating (weighted)
2.3
Type of Use
3.0
Frequency of Use
3.0
Durability
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Safety
3.0
I do not own the Elios, but I tried it on and considered it for almost an hour before opting to purchase another helmet.

I tried the size 2, but is was a bad fit. The adjustment went small enough for my little noggin, but then the helmet stuck out off of the back of my head REALLY far. I was afraid it would get caught in branches etc.
Then, I tried the size 1. Again, it was possible to adjust the suspension to fit my head, but this time it looked like I had a margarine tub on my head - it was just too small. I felt like there would not be very much side impact protection either, and it just wasn't very comfortable. The foam liner is hard and bumpy. I couldn't see wearing this helmet for a short tree climb let alone a long day on rock.

I passed on the Elios and purchased a small Grivel Salamander - much better fit, simpler adjustment, and better coverage.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Avery Wynings
light and economical for Petzl, Friday, 30 November 2007

Written by Avery Wynings   -  View all my reviews  - Top 10 Reviewer

Overall rating (weighted)
3.3
Type of Use
2.0
Frequency of Use
2.0
Durability
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Safety
3.0
I got this helmet for my wife. I found it to be nice light, economical safety equipment that helped my non-climbing wife feel more comfortable with climbing and using proper PPE. It has easy adjustments and fits all types of heads. It adjustment system is similar to the Petzl Vert, but using a bicycle helmet style asorbtion core. It is not approve by ANSI so I'm stuck paying a little more for the Vert to be in compliance for my work protection. It might just be me, but I got limb tips stuck in the large ventilation holes...don't know?


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