Review: Singing Rock Penta Helmet

The Singing Rock Penta is not only of the lightest, but also one of the most comfortable, helmets I’ve used. At just 208 grams (one size), it is slightly heavier than the lightweight champ Petzl Sirocco (170 grams, size 2) but a touch lighter than Petzl’s Meteor III+ (218 grams, size 2). This firmly puts it in competition with other lightweight helmets out there — but it’s significantly cheaper at just $70 USD msrp (vs. the others at approx. $120 USD). But regardless of the weight and cost, what really sets it apart from the others is how low-profile it is. It’s hard to see, and even harder to demonstrate, but the small size of the Penta is immediately obvious when you pull a hood over it. It sits low and the straps hug it close, so even with a tight hood you maintain good head mobility. This one thing alone has made it the one helmet I now wear everywhere, all the time.