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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award  Best Buy Award  
Price $149.95 at REI
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$80.46 at Backcountry
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$149.95 at REI$67.46 at Backcountry
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Pros MIPS protection, perfect fit, highly adjustable, great ventilationSuper light, comfortable, great ventilation, versatile for use while ski mountaineering, protects all sides of headLightweight, comfortable, good features, highly ventilatedLightweight, adjustable, durable, inexpensiveMIPS technology, lightweight, well-ventilated, comfortable
Cons Expensive, not the lightestNot durable, expensive, magnetic buckle attracts dirtFragile, expensive, wobbly fitMagnetic buckle collects dirtExpensive, not super adjustable
Bottom Line This helmet performs well across the board, making it our favorite helmet for any kind of climbingOne of the lightest, most comfortable, and most enjoyable climbing helmets to wearThis excellent lightweight helmet nearly matches the performance of the top contenders, but lacks a perfect fitA great helmet at an unbeatable value, it strikes a balance between low weight and durabilityA beefed up version of our one of our favorite helmets, but with MIPS technology added in
Rating Categories Black Diamond Visio... Petzl Sirocco Black Diamond Vapor Petzl Meteor Mammut Wall Rider MIPS
Comfort (30%)
9.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
8.0
Adjustability (20%)
8.0
8.0
8.0
9.0
6.0
Weight (20%)
7.0
10.0
10.0
7.0
6.0
Ventilation (10%)
9.0
9.0
10.0
8.0
8.0
Features (10%)
10.0
7.0
7.0
8.0
7.0
Durability (10%)
7.0
5.0
5.0
8.0
7.0
Specs Black Diamond Visio... Petzl Sirocco Black Diamond Vapor Petzl Meteor Mammut Wall Rider MIPS
Measured Weight (Size Medium or M/L) 9.7 oz 6.1 oz 6.3 oz 8.5 oz 9.0 oz
Shell Style EPP and EPS Foam, ABS Shell, with MIPS Liner EPP and EPS Foam, Polycabonate Top Piece ALUULA Composite, Polycarbonate, Molded EPP Foam EPS, Polycarbonate EPP Foam, Hard Plastic Top Piece
Certifications EN12492 EN12492, CE Ski Touring EN12492 EN12492, CE Ski Touring EN12492
Number of Sizes 2 2 2 2 2
Number of Colorways 1 1 3 3 1
Warranty 1 year limited
(defects only)
3 year 1 year 3 year Lifetime