{"title":"Helmets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClimbing Helmets: Protection Against the Unexpected\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRockfall is unpredictable. A hold breaks above you. A climber on a higher pitch dislodges a stone. A piece of gear falls from an anchor. In each of these scenarios — which happen on real climbs, to real climbers, every season — a climbing helmet is the difference between a close call and a serious head injury. Helmets also protect against impact with the rock face during a fall, particularly on overhanging terrain where a swinging fall can bring your head into contact with the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClimbing helmets have evolved dramatically from the heavy, uncomfortable designs of the 1980s. Modern helmets use in-mold foam construction, hybrid shell designs, and MIPS technology to deliver UIAA-certified protection at weights under 200g — light enough that wearing one feels like a minor inconvenience rather than a burden. Climbers on the multi-pitch routes of the Dolomites, the trad climbs of Yosemite, and the alpine objectives of the Mont Blanc massif wear helmets on every pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHelmet Types\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoam (in-mold) helmets\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lightest option; excellent ventilation; best for sport and gym climbing where rockfall risk is lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard shell helmets\u003c\/strong\u003e: More durable; better protection against rockfall; preferred for trad, multi-pitch, and alpine climbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid helmets\u003c\/strong\u003e: Foam interior with hard shell exterior; balances weight, ventilation, and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMIPS helmets\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotational impact protection in addition to linear impact; the highest protection standard available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair your climbing helmet with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apex-rove-harnesses\"\u003eproperly fitted harness\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apex-rove-belay-devices\"\u003ebelay device\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete safety system. For mountain environments, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apex-rove-mountain-safety\"\u003eMountain Safety collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/omnirove.com\/collections\/apex-rove-helmets.oembed","provider":"OmniRove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}