Black Diamond

Half Dome Helmet

Pretty Goof

Get's the job done, not as comfortable as the petzl helmet I have, as in I have to tighten the dial a little more than I'd like for the helmet to feel secure. The chin strap is easy to adjust, and I like the dial in the back. Also, the pale blue color is really nice.

light and very adjustable fit.

light and very adjustable fit. Wore it while it was raining one day and was afraid my head would get wet through the holes but twas all gucci

The classic essential

The half dome, when I think of climbing outside it’s paired with those crazy senders with no helmet and the even crazier senders with helmets. When you have a helmet you push harder and feel safer. The half dome is the perfect example of a balanced helmet. Light and sturdy. Comfortable and good looking. Paired with an affordable price, this classic helmet will be ready for whatever adventure you go to next. Highly recommend.

Solid, basic brain bucket

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Large

Fits well, is adjustable and good price/quality for an “entry level” helmet. There are definitely better, lighter, more breathable helmets out there but can’t really beat the price of the BD half dome.

Good relation quality/price

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

S/M

Gods option if you don’t want to spend too much and still get reliable protection

A Great Helmet

I have taken this thing everywhere, I love the light weight feel that makes me feel protected nonetheless. Definitely doesn't have all the features that the higher end helmets have but the boa in the back tightens to my head just fine, it has enough ventilation for me to hike with it on when doing scrambles and I take it climbing all the time.

Great overall helmet

Not the most light weight and has a few snag points but it just depends on what type of climbing you’re doing

Great helmet for the cost

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Used this helmet to hike Black Tusk in British Columbia. The fit was good. Chin strap was a little annoying, but that is any helmet.

Reliable

I guess you can always go lighter and more comfortable, but I often forget its up on my head. It just does the trick. The twist-adjuster is a huge time saver. Though I think that's probably a standard on everything now, IDK.

Good basic climbing helmet, with limitations

This is a good basic climbing helmet. I use it primarily as a low-cost search and rescue helmet. I do notice, however, that the cradle easily becomes dislodged from the shell. The helmet also tends to slip some on contact. These are safety concerns, and should be kept in mind while making a purchase decision.