{"id":13867,"date":"2019-05-26T09:39:52","date_gmt":"2019-05-26T07:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=13867"},"modified":"2020-09-06T10:51:14","modified_gmt":"2020-09-06T08:51:14","slug":"climbing-helmet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/casco-de-escalada\/","title":{"rendered":"The best climbing helmets. Buying guide and comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"

Of all the equipment <\/a><\/strong>that can exist for physical activities, the helmet is always the most important element of all. In climbing it is no less important. The helmet protects the head against falling objects, be they rocks, ice, carabiners or even the safety devices themselves; not to mention the falls or \"flights\" themselves. It is essential to wear a helmet in an activity such as climbing, it can save your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When choosing which helmet to buy, different factors must be taken into account, such as its resistance, the quality of the materials it is made of, its price, the certification <\/strong>of the helmet or the durability of the helmet. Buying one or the other model is an essential decision for your climbing activity, so you need to take it calmly and consider different options. options <\/strong>until you choose the one you think best suits your needs and preferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of helmets for climbing helmets <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like other items of equipment that operate within the \"safety and security\" parameter, climbing helmets must also have a safety standard, the UNE-EN 12492<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among other qualities, it is essential that a climbing helmet can withstand the impact of a very heavy metal weight of 5 kg falling from a distance of more than 2 metres. This is how it works: it must absorb a shock of no more than 10 kN to protect the head and the cervical spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within the types of climbing helmets on the market we can find different types: helmets for climbing, especially in the areas of alpine climbing, sport climbing, ice climbing, via ferrata and high-altitude mountaineering expeditions<\/strong>. All of them provide their wearers with protection for their heads against falling stones or ice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can\ndistinguish three types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n