Kask Black Diamond Vapor
Just because it has kevlar doesn t mean you should shoot it though.
Kask black diamond vapor. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. The black diamond vapor helmet is an ultralight low profile helmet with outstanding ventilation and a secure and super comfortable fit a go anywhere cragging lid that proves helmets aren t just for multi pitch trad climbs and big alpine faces. The black diamond vapor is one of the lightest climbing helmets on the market but maintains a more traditional helmet shape and look. The vapor s ratcheting suspension tucks into the helmet for compact storage in your pack or haul bag and removable headlamp clips secure your light on pre.
Whether you re clipping bolts in utah s maple canyon or navigating through seldom traveled trad pitches strap on the ultralight black diamond vapor helmet for tough head protection. Providing ultralight low profile protection unparalleled ventilation and a secure and super comfortable fit the black diamond vapor helmet is a go anywhere cragging lid that proves helmets aren t just for multi pitch trad climbs and big alpine faces. This model is among the most expensive helmets in our review thanks to the kevlar and carbon rod components that are molded into the foam to maximize. So firstly let s address the elephant in the room the price.
It is shaped much the same as other black diamond helmets but features more vents and less adjustability. The vapor weights only 199 grams for the medium version and there are loads of vents to increase the airflow around the head keeping you cool. If you re looking for a low profile ultralight climbing helmet with superb ventilation look no further. Black diamond engineered a sheet of kevlar and a series of carbon rods in between co molded eps foam and a polycarbonate shell to keep the weight at a minimum while keeping you protected.
The black diamond vapor is an ultralight helmet providing excellent ventilation and a very low profile design. The helmet features high tech materials. Black diamond has engineered this baby with a sheet of kevlar combined with lightweight carbon rods eps foam and a polycarbonate shell. Ex staff member and cam and bear uk blogger andy gives us a review of the black diamond vapor helmet which he s been using for a couple of years.
At 130 the black diamond vapor is really expensive for a climbing helmet especially when you consider that its main rival the petzl sirocco retails at 85 at time of. Plus the geometric vents provide ample air flow for hot summer days at the crag so you. Providing ultralight protection cooling ventilation and a comfortable fit the black diamond vapor climbing helmet proves that head protection isn t just for multi pitch trad and big alpine faces.