The super versatile Elios helmet has been updated making it even more comfortable and durable. Featuring a ABS shell and polystyrene foam liner construction, the Petzl Elios is light and well ventilated.
The Elios offers effective protection for all types of rock climbing, mountaineering, alpinism, scrambling, via ferrata and canyoning. It is fully adjustable and adapts to all head shapes. There are also sliding ventilation shutters that allow the user to open or close them depending on conditions: a very useful feature for winter and ice climbers.
A climbing helmet is designed to protect you from more than just rock fall. Type the words “climbing whippers” into a search engine and you won’t have to watch many before you swear never to climb without a helmet ever again!
Fundamentally, to wear a climbing helmet is personal choice. However, your head is THE most important part of your body so to help you protect it, we have gathered lots of information below so you can choose the best helmet for the type of climbing you enjoy……