Bomber Pro for your Noggin
by KrisBrauer on 04/3/2020Pros
Durable
Cons
Heavy
Familiarity
I’ve used it a bunch
Half Dome 2018
Description
Completely redesigned from the ground up, the Black Diamond Half Dome is the evolution of our most popular climbing helmet. With an improved fit and weight savings of more than 40 grams over the original, the Half Dome is an all-purpose workhorse ideal for everything from trad cragging to alpine expeditions. We also added a custom-designed wheel adjuster for quick, secure and precise adjustments.
-Hybrid design with molded EPS foam, generous ventilation and highly adjustable suspension system
-Suspension's custom wheel adjuster allows for improved fine-tuning of fit
-Headlamp clips are the most secure headlamp attachments on the market
Completely redesigned from the ground up, the Black Diamond Half Dome is the evolution of our most popular climbing helmet. With an improved fit and weight savings of more than 40 grams over the original, the Half Dome is an all-purpose workhorse ideal for everything from trad cragging to alpine expeditions. We also added a custom-designed wheel adjuster for quick, secure and precise adjustments.
-Hybrid design with molded EPS foam, generous ventilation and highly adjustable...
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US$ 59.95
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Weight (g) | 310 g S/M: 310 g / 11 oz |
| Gender |
Unisex |
| Size Range | 19.00 in - 24.00 in S/M: 48-57 cm / 19-22.5 in |
| Features |
Multiple Sizes |
| Quick Adjust |
Yes |
| Vents |
Yes |
| Headlamp Compatable |
Yes |
| Face Shield Compatable |
No |
| Certification | |
A literal bunker
by anonymous on 03/26/2020Pros
good protection
cheap
Cons
heavy
clunky
Familiarity
I’ve used it a bunch
No frills helmet
by anonymous on 01/12/2020Pros
Strong
Comfortable
Cons
Heavy
Familiarity
I’ve used it a bunch
Disclaimer
Size up
Solid as a rock
by par0043 on 04/14/2017Pros
Durable
Lightish
Bright colours
Large adjustment range
Removable padding is easy to clean
Cons
Can't adjust where the v for the chin strap is.
Size adjuster eats hair
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton
I have had the helmet for five years now and it is showing no signs of impending failure. None of the skinny plastic pieces seem compromised and the shell is still in great shape. Plus, the comfort factor is still high.
If you want a “set it and forget it” helmet, I highly suggest the new Black Diamond Half Dome. Plus, it comes in lots of cool colors. Buy one and for crying out loud, wear it – every time you get after the rock or ice.
I conclude my review about Black Diamond Half Dome climbing helmet by stressing again that this is a reliable and extremely durable climbing tool. The differences when you compare it with its competitors are really unsubstantial. I can warmly recommend this helmet for anybody.
The Half Dome is comfortable, durable, and an excellent value at $60. It scored very similarly to the Petzl Elios, in our tests but costs $5 less. We think that either one of these helmets are excellent options in the hardshell category. The main drawback to either of these helmets is the extra weight compared to lightweight foam helmets, but they are both cheaper and more durable.
So, two years later and I’m still recommending it. For the price it’s a great helmet and it will last you many seasons. Of course, it’s not the lightest helmet in the Black Diamond range but is probably the most versatile. A five star helmet!
Since I first wore the Half Dome that week at Red Rocks, it’s come on all my climbing adventures this summer, from big walls in Yosemite to single pitches at my local crag in Boise. It’s changed the way I think about helmets, and I can happily say my skateboarding one has been sitting at home, gathering dust.
All in all the Black Diamond Half Dome is a great, all round helmet. It’s not as stylish as some, it’s heavier than the polystyrene ones but it is more compact and a great improvement on what was already a good helmet. I feel Black Diamond have done a great job in re-vamping the Half Dome and if you looking for a well priced helmet for all seasons then you won’t go far wrong.
If you’re tired of the helmet run-around, look no further than the Black Diamond Half Dome. Available in five colors and two comprehensive sizes, (S/M, M/L) the Half Dome has seen a reinvention with the addition of EPS foam and a healthy dose of ventilation ports. Add a “highly adjustable suspension system” plus a fine-tuning adjuster wheel and you get “the most durable helmet Black Diamond makes.”
Summary: A pioneering hybrid design, the Black Diamond Half Dome offers great overall protection, with a large cap of polystyrene in the interior. The cinching, hook-and-latch adjustment system is a bit dated, however, and doesn’t measure up to the fit delivered by other hybrid models. Ventilation is also an issue: heat — and sweat vapor — like to rise, not go out the sides, which is where the Half Dome’s vents are located. Headlamp compatibility is excellent, with the four simple latches built into the vents, providing solid retention.
Pros: Durable; full coverage; accommodates headlamps well.
Cons: Dated adjustment system; limited ventilation.
Black Diamond has made major upgrades to its popular Half Dome helmet, all of which are bound to be well received when the helmet hits store shelves in July. This suspension helmet’s Velcro adjustment strap has been replaced by a large dial. The chinstrap adjustment, which took a lot of futzing to get just right on previous models, has been replaced by a buckle that adjusts with a single pull. Vents are larger throughout the helmet, and the new headlamp clips are much easier to use. Black Diamond also shaved almost three ounces off this helmet, making it 10 oz. for the S/M size—exceptionally light for a durable suspension helmet.
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