The Half Dome Has Long Been a Staple for Climbers Worldwide
A well-designed helmet should be put on... and then forgotten. You can be wearing a helmet for 10-12 hours at a time while climbing, so comfort is almost as important as safety. The Black Diamond Half Dome checks both those boxes.
Now redesigned, the helmet features a new lower profile suspension system with a one-handed dial combined with streamlined headlamp clips for added comfort and simplicity. Finally, an updated chin strap adds more efficiency and security while on the rock.
Black Diamond Helmet Sizing
Size Range:
[S/M] 53-59 cm (21-23 in)
[M/L] 58-63 cm (23-25 in)
How to measure:
Measure around the largest part of the head - about an inch above the eyebrows.
The Half Dome Has Long Been a Staple for Climbers Worldwide
A well-designed helmet should be put on... and then forgotten. You can be wearing a helmet for 10-12 hours at a time while climbing, so comfort is almost as important as safety. The Black Diamond Half Dome checks both those boxes.
Now redesigned, the helmet features a new lower profile suspension system with a one-handed dial combined with streamlined headlamp clips for added comfort and simplicity. Finally, an updated chin strap adds more efficiency and security while on the rock.
Black Diamond Helmet Sizing
Size Range:
[S/M] 53-59 cm (21-23 in)
[M/L] 58-63 cm (23-25 in)
How to measure:
Measure around the largest part of the head - about an inch above the eyebrows.
Guide Pick
RMI Expeditions Guide
,How Guide Pick™ Works
The guides over at RMI collectively spend over 10,000+ days a year on the world's highest mountains, climbing hundreds of thousands of vertical feet. They put their gear and apparel through the wringer. This stuff is their work wear and they simply will not tolerate inferior gear.
At the end of the climbing season, guides are given a survey to find out what gear they are using and why it is their favorite. We don’t often get complete agreement but we do get alignment and by looking at the data, a few clear winners rise to the top in each category.
We take those winners, and stamp them with the Guide Pick™ logo on our site. We also compile this wonderful little document, which you can use to see top contenders, gear advice, Guide Quotes, and more.