So, my conclusion would be that it probably isnt worth immediately paying out for. Petzl claims the meteor iii is the most ventilated climbing helmet available. While its price tag is still significantly more than our other best buy winner, the meteor weighs considerably less and is far more comfortable. It has headlamp clips, inserts for face shields, id zone for personal info, is fully adjustable and super ventillated. This is the fourth version of the petzl meteor, a benchmark lightweight model that has undergone a gradual evolution over the years. Launched in 1902 it was the worlds largest yacht built at the time. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. So, the new meteor is definitely an improvement but many of the changes are fairly small or cosmetic tweaks. From this page you can download the technical notice pdf. This petzl meteor iii has a faulty adjustment clip on the lefthand side of the headband. Petzl claims the meteor iii is the most ventilated climbing helmet available, and after spending multiple weekends marinating in the cloudless sierra summer sun, i dont have much of a reason to disagree. Large vents throughout the helmet help circulate air to keep your noggin cool while working through the crux sequence, and dual adjustments create space for adding a beanie when your core temp cools as you transition to ski out in late spring corn. The petzl meteor is newly redesigned for 2019 and is our best bang for the buck winner for lightweight helmets.
We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Matt works in our south cerney store and in this video he takes us through the meteor iii helmet from petzl. Petzl other equipment, headlamps, and techniques for alpinism, climbing, and work at height. Petzl meteor iii helmet headband clip failure incident ref. The meteor iii helmet from petzl is so lightweight that youll forget it is on your head, alleviating that nagging, do i look goofy. In my opinion, petzl helmets tend to be the most comfortable, adjustable, and durable helmets out there. The tough polycarbonate shell will protect your brain or what is left of that sucker after last. In response to demands from the adventure racing community the meteor was tweaked slightly and the buckles changed so that it would also pass the en requirements for whitewater sports and cycling as well. We tested the meteor during a week of both trad and sport climbing in the gunnison area of colorado. This helmet does not meet the requirements of the en 1077 standard for alpine ski helmets. Highly adjustable for a finetuned fit with a microadjustable headband for both height and circumference. For a long time, i saw helmets as purely something you wear when you have to.
The meteor a lightweight helmet with excellent ventilation. Meteor iii was a schoonerrigged yacht built in the united states for the german emperor wilhelm ii. Petzl other equipment, headlamps, and techniques for. Post a reply to petzl vizion and meteor iii log in to reply. Petzl used polycarbonate for the shell to keep the meteor lightweight and ready to absorb impact, and the helmets polystyrene liner is breathable, comfortable, and tough as they come. This model has the advantage of large openings for excellent ventilation.
That plus the helmets low profile and ephemeral weight make this unquestionably one of the most comfortable helmets you can get, which is probably why its my mostused climbing helmet. Sign up for adventure peaks news never miss our late availability, offers, news and shop promotions newsletter signup. Introduction 5 whatyoullneed youdontneedmuchstufftodevelopwithmeteor. Plus, this helmet is supereasy to adjust with a 3point headband adjustment system that. Petzl general information lifetime when to retire your equipment for petzls plastic and textile products, the maximum lifetime is 10 years from the date of manufacture. The mountaineer, located in keene valley, new york, the home of the adirondack high peaks, is an iconic outdoor specialty store that has been a purveyor of fine mountaineering and outdoor equipment since 1975. When petzl originally released their meteor helmet back in 1997, it was a big step for the helmet category. Its innovative adjustment system allows each climber to adjust hisher helmet to head shape. All the major brands of outdoor clothing and equipment at competitive prices. Petzl meteor lv lightweight and versatile helmet lightness and comfort have made the meteor helmet a signature product for climbing and mountaineering. Soft headband conforms perfectly to the shape of the head. Unlike many helmets with bulky plastic shells or heavy padding, the meteor was exceptionally light and well ventilated, quickly making it a goto helmet for a lot of climbers worldwide. At 235 grams the petzl meteor iii is extremely lightweight, and throughout the day i had to tap my head to make sure the helmet was still on. The yacht was mainly a pleasure craft, but did participate in races.
The meteor iii climbing helmet by petzl is a one size fits all helmet and is one of the lightest on the market. For general rock climbing, at the typical british crag you should be looking for a lightweight helmet that offers good all round protection ie. The petzl meteor climbing helmet has always been and will remain an iconic piece of climbing equipment. The first thing you might notice is how many ventilated slits there are for maximum air circulation that helps cool your head on the hottest days on the mountain. One set fits the meteor iii inserts, and one set fits the inserts you must drill into the elios. The meteor iii continues the petzl tradition of highquality helmets. The points for integration of ski goggles make it a thoughtfully styled helmet optimized for ski touring. This makes it easier to wear a helmet, because once its on, youll forget youre wearing it. She was third in a series of meteor pleasure crafts wilhelm had.
The helmet is just over a year old and it shows no signs of damage or wear other than the above reported fault. The padding in the helmet is minimal, but even after wearing it for days on end in the sierra, i never found it uncomfortable. Petzl used polycarbonate for the shell in order to keep it both lightweight and ready to take the impact. Petzl has a helmet for every activity, each one providing optimal comfort and light weight. Go higher and ski deeper with the petzl meteor helmet, designed specifically with ski mountaineering in mind. This climbing helmet is the most ventilated climbing helmet available with its lightweight, low profile construction. Designed for climbing and mountaineering, the lightweight and lowprofile petzl meteor helmet offers excellent ventilation, making it comfortable for both summer and winter mountaineering. Thankfully, it seems that opinions are changing, and helmets along with them. Our key mission is to stock unique, high quality gear for the adventuresome. Petzl released the latest version of the meteor helmet in january of this year.
The meteor features a combination of eps foam wholly covered with a thin polycarbonate. Petzl designed its meteor climbing helmet to keep you safe while you climb with the utmost comfort in mind. The magnetic buckle allows the chin strap to be attached with one hand petzl patent. As i recall, the vizion comes with two sets of screws. Our current offering reflects over 30 years of helmet development and innovation. Light in weight and adjustable fit, this is a great helmet for more than just climbing.
The meteor iii is an ultralight and ventilated climbing helmet. Meteor is the first cecertified ski touring helmet. This light foam climbing helmet sits nice and close to your head, differing from hard shell designs that depends on the materials rigidity and distance from the skull to. They were clunky, heavy, hot, uncomfortable, and probably more than anything else a little bit uncool. Petzl general information lifetime when to retire your equipment for petzl s plastic and textile products, the maximum lifetime is 10 years from the date of manufacture. Serious mountaineers, expeditionists, hikers, fly fisherman, campers, rock and ice climbers, trail runners. This version provides twice the ventilation surface area of the previous meteor. Our take this helmet barely registers on a scale, and with 21 ventilation holes, it was our choice for hot days at the crag. Its innovative adjustment system allows each climber to adjust his or her helmet to their head shape. Petzl releases the 2019 update to the meteor climbing helmet. The petzl meteor helmet started life as a lightweight climbing helmet but it is now much more than that. One of the lightest, most ventilated helmets youll ever find, petzls meteor iii helmet weighs only 8. I picked up the petzl meteor iii from the moab post office in april and promptly took it to the tottering towers of river road to climb dolofright, infrared, and iron maiden. The meteor is designed to sit securely on your head with a flat headband that cinches around your brain bucket for a killer fit, and it folds into the helmet for.