A
helmet should be worn at all times by every climber and all people near
the climbing tree. The obvious applies: Helmets protect the climber
from falling objects, such as dead branches. Helmets also protect
people on the ground against falling branches broken or dislodged
during a climb, which can land in unpredictable places as they bounce
off other branches on the way down.
Buy
a good rock-climbing helmet. These helmets are designed for absorbing
the impact of falling objects. Bicycle helmets are not good choices for tree climbing because they are
not designed to protect your head from falling objects. Always use a chin strap to prevent
helmets from falling off your head while you're looking up. If you plan
to climb in the summer, we suggest a helmet with ventilation holes. You can get
good helmets in both the children's and adult sizes.
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