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What's in a helmet ?
Answer: Your Head ! . . . so its worth taking time to choose the right one for your needs. Here's an excellent BMC helmet safety article for more details.

Unlike motorcycling its not a legal requirement in the UK to wear a helmet while climbing. However just as with motorcycling the risk of injury or death is substantially reduced by wearing one.

Climbing helmets are primarily to protect from falling debris, in other words things you have little or no control over !

Modern lightweight designs are less obtrusive and more funky than ever so no need to be in any way embarassed that you'd rather keep your brain in one piece.

Children should ALWAYS wear a helmet whether climbing indoors or outdoors - you are responsible for their health and their skulls are susceptable to damage even from apparently light knocks. 



Junior Balaclava
Junior Balaclava


Price:  £8.00 [€10.00]Including VAT


One size Polartec 200 fleece balaclava for smaller heads. Whether waiting at the belay or hill walking in the wind, this invaluable hood reduces heatloss and makes for a much more enjoyable time of all. Will also fit under a climbing helmet much better than a hat.
Edelrid Ultralight Junior
Edelrid Ultralight Junior


Price:  £44.99 [€56.24]Including VAT


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The children's version of the Ultralight. Due to the smalller head size a different geometry is required. Otherwise the same as its big brother.
Headsize 48 - 58 cm.

425g
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Cassin Rock
Cassin Rock


Price:  £34.45 [€43.06]Including VAT


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The classic design of the Rock is long established as an old favourite. Featuring a high strength nylon shell the Rock offers superb all round protection. Two sizes to suit almost everyone.
CAMP Rock Star
CAMP Rock Star


Price:  £32.99 [€41.24]Including VAT


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Similar to the High Star without the lamp clips. Ideal for centre & group use.
*STAR BUY* Cassin Mercury
*STAR BUY* Cassin Mercury


Price:  £39.99 [€49.98]Including VAT


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The Cassin "Mercury"is a radically designed helmet, with a polycarbonate shell and moulded polyethylene foam inside to absorb impact with adjustable harness and headband. Extremely tough and rigid with front protrusion to protect face and from side impacts. Very light 280 grams.
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CAMP High Star
CAMP High Star


Price:  £41.99 [€52.50]Including VAT


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Simple high density polyethylene shell with lamp clips.
Edelrid Ultralight Helmet
Edelrid Ultralight Helmet


Price:  £44.99 [€56.24]Including VAT


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This helmet is still going strong after twenty years! There isn't a helmet with such high safety reserves on the market as the diagram below shows. If safety is your first priority then this is your helmet. Headsize 54 - 60 cm.

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CAMP Silver Star
CAMP Silver Star


Price:  £49.98 [€62.49]Including VAT


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Compact helmet suitable for canoeing as well as climbing. Side vents and lamp clips.
Simond Helmet Bumper
Simond Helmet Bumper


Price:  £50.00 [€62.50]Including VAT


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The bike-style Simond Bumper is a good choice for the winter ice cragger. Those industrial-chic Frankenstein bolts on the exterior aren’t for show, they’re for the optional face shield. A very light and comfortable helmet.
Cassin Stunt Helmet
Cassin Stunt Helmet


Price:  £50.00 [€62.50]Including VAT


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Cassin's brand new helmet redefines the comfort, weight and performance characteristics you should expect from a mid-price climbing and mountaineering helmet.

Ideal for Mountaineering / rock climbing
Also suitable for Canyoning and Ski Touring
3 year guarantee

One size: 53-61cm
350g
Edelrid Ultralight Supercomfort Helmet
Edelrid Ultralight Supercomfort Helmet


Price:  £50.00 [€62.50]Including VAT


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This is Edelrid's Ultralight helmet with all its safety reserves plus a new inner cradle for improved comfort. With the special net the helmet is evenly distributed on your head. The Disc fit system adjusts the size to give a perfect fit for every head. Headsize 54 - 60 cm

415g
Edelrid The Shield
Edelrid The Shield


Price:  £54.99 [€68.74]Including VAT


With a weight of just 330 Grams this helmet offers a light weight alternative to our Ultralights. The easy to adjust Disc fit system is useable even with gloves on. The helmet sits very comfortably and is certified for biking as well making it a good travel alternative for an alpine bike and climb tour.
Headsize 55 - 62 cm. NOT UIAA APPROVED

330g
CAMP Startech
CAMP Startech


Price:  £60.00 [€75.00]Including VAT


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Light helmet with quick adjustment system, twin vents and lamp clips.
CAMP Starlight
CAMP Starlight


Price:  £61.99 [€77.49]Including VAT


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Very light with twin side vents and headlamp clips. Only 300gms.
CAMP Chrome Startech
CAMP Chrome Startech


Price:  £65.99 [€82.49]Including VAT


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Metallic finished version of the Startech.
Cassin ASTRAL1 helmet
Cassin ASTRAL1 helmet


Price:  £59.95 [€74.94]Including VAT


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The Astral from Cassin leads the way with lightweight helmet construction. This is the base helmet without clear panel for integrated lamp.
Cassin ASTRAL2 helmet
Cassin ASTRAL2 helmet


Price:  £69.95 [€87.43]Including VAT


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The Astral from Cassin leads the way with the world’s first integration between headtorch and helmet construction and other innovative fittings such as a protective visor. This is the base helmet without the extra fittings. The Anthracite version is popular with Police and armed forces. Gloss finish.
Cassin ASTRALED helmet and lamp
Cassin ASTRALED helmet and lamp


Price:  £89.95 [€112.44]Including VAT


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Not so much a helmet as it is a complete head protection system - the Astraled from Cassin leads the way with the world’s first integration between headtorch and helmet construction and other innovative fittings such as a protective visor. Includes headtorch and headband worth £24.95.
ASTRALED adjustable visor attachment
ASTRALED adjustable visor attachment


Price:  £7.94 [€9.93]Including VAT


Astraled can be provided with the visor assembled with the new automatic adjustable system (patent pending) fixed to the torch holders. (helmet and visor not included)
ASTRALED Smoke Visor
ASTRALED Smoke Visor


Price:  £11.95 [€14.93]Including VAT


Polycarbonate visor is suitable for use in all summer and winter weather conditions, Smoke visor reduces glare without changing colour rendition and protects eyes while avoiding the pitfals of goggles. Ideal for spectacle wearers and helps shield eyes from spindrift and dust.
ASTRALED LED Lamp
ASTRALED LED Lamp


Price:  £25.94 [€32.43]Including VAT


An LED lamp designed specifically to fit into the Cassin Astral and Astraled helments. Fitted with elastic straps it can also be used as a standalone headlamp.
24g