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Petzl Meteor Helmet
  • Petzl Meteor Helmet
  • Petzl Meteor Helmet
  • Petzl Meteor Helmet
  • Petzl Meteor Helmet
  • Petzl Meteor Helmet
  • Petzl Meteor Helmet
  • Petzl Meteor Helmet
  • Petzl Meteor Helmet
  • Petzl Meteor Helmet
  • Petzl Meteor Helmet
  • Petzl Meteor Helmet
  • Petzl Meteor Helmet

Meteor

Rating

My vote: None ( 5.2 avg )

Description

Lightweight helmet with enhanced protection for climbing, mountaineering and ski touring.

Are you passionate about climbing, mountaineering, or ski touring? The METEOR helmet offers efficient protection for these three activities! Lightweight, compact, and with excellent ventilation, it’s comfortable in any season. The shape provides greater coverage for enhanced head protection and was specifically designed to be worn with ski goggles. Additionally, METEOR is the first CE certified helmet for ski touring (please note this helmet does not meet the requirements of the EN 1077 standard for alpine skiing helmets).

Description

  • Lightweight, low profile, ventilated helmet:
    - low-profile design of the helmet achieved using In-Mold construction with an expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam liner injected inside a lightweight polycarbonate shell
    - large vents, offer excellent air flow
    - quality finishing and a sleek design
  • Enhanced protection: 
    - designed in accordance with Petzl's TOP AND SIDE PROTECTION label 
    - designed for optimal protection against side, front and rear impacts 
  • Suited for ski touring:
    - first CE-certified ski touring helmet
    - optimal ventilation on both the ascent and descent. The helmet can be worn comfortably from the beginning to the end of an outing
    - front of helmet is specifically designed for integration of ski goggles
    - rear elastic band is compatible with ski goggle headbands
    - semi-rigid headband can be adjusted easily, even with gloves on
    - two clips in front with a rear elastic band for securing a headlamp to the helmet 
    - compatible with VIZION and SKREEN eye shields

    NOTE: This helmet does not meet the requirements of the EN 1077 standard for alpine skiing helmets.

Specifications

  • Material(s): polycarbonate crown, expanded polystyrene (EPS) liner, polyester webbing

Retail price

US$ 94.95

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Weight (g)

Weight (g)

In grams, the weight, as stated by the manufacturer/brand.

If there are differences in weight (due to multiple size or optional accessories) we note those here.

225 g

Size 1: 225 g / 7.9 oz
Size 2: 240 g / 8.4 oz
(we converted grams to ounces)

Gender

Gender

This is the gender as stated by the manufacturer/brand.

We use the term "Men" and "Unisex" interchangeably, as there is no difference between these types of helmets.

Unisex
Size Range

Size Range

The sizing options of the helmet according to the manufacturer.

19.00 in - 24.00 in

Size 1: 48-58 cm / 19-23 in
Size 2: 53-61 cm / 21-24 in
(we converted centimeters to inches)

Features

Features

Bike Cert (EN 1078)

The EN certification for helmets used for bicycling and skating. The major difference in testing 1078 involves needs for more head coverage and for the helmet to pass a deflection or 'roll-off' test of the impact force.


Brim

Having a brim on a helmet may be inconsequential to some climbers but they make a great additional bit of protection against sun, rain and falling debris like small rocks or verglass.


Multiple Sizes

This is helpful for those with particularly small or large heads because helmets that come in 2 or 3 sizes cover a broader range of head size. Usually these are denoted as size 1 or 2, though some brands have S/M and M/L.


Face Shield Compatible

Face shields are a part of PPE that could be handy when drilling, developing and cleaning particularly dirty remote routes. Usually only used by work at height professionals.


MIPS technology

MIPS or Multidirectional Impact Protection System is a technology designed to reduce the amount of impact force that makes it to the brain. This is accomplished by adding a low friction cap between the liner and the helmet, allowing the shell to deflect around the head rather than transfer the forces from impact directly to the wearer.  Many bicycle helmets include this feature and it is starting to be applied to sports like skiing, motorcycling and climbing. Many MIPS helmets are also EN1078 compliant.


Ponytail Cutout

So far these are only found in "women's" helmets. It's a cutout / notch area that accommodates a low hanging ponytail hairstyle.


RECCO® reflector

These are used in locating someone missing or buried in an avalanche and are becoming more common in climbing gear due to the increased popularity of ski mountaineering. Though they are more often sold as something to add onto the helmet than being built into one, some manufacturers have begun to build them in.


Ski Cert (EN 1077)

The EN certification for helmets used for climbing and skiing. This test is simpler than the EN/UIAA one performed for helmets in general, but increases the amount of force that a helmet must endure. Likely this to simulate the faster speeds involved with downhill skiing impacts versus rockfall or climber accidents. This cert becoming more common in helmets as SkiMo popularity increases and more climbers are adding backcountry skiing to their mountaineering repertoire.

Multiple Sizes
Face shield compat.
Quick Adjust

Quick Adjust

Quick Adjust refers to the straps of the helmet. Do you want the ability to ability to "quickly" adjust the fit. This could be a dial, or other plastic pieces.

Really, most climbers don't need to change the fit of the helmet often, unless you're climbing with and without hats, or you have big hair that flattens and then requires tightening after climbing for awhile.

Yes
Vents

Vents

Refers to openings in the helmet body to allow air flow. Commonly found in most helmets these days, but often more so in foam and hybrid foam helmets than traditional hardshell polycarbonate shells.


Learn More

Click here to read more on helmet construction
Yes
Headlamp Compatable

Headlamp Compatible

Many helmets include hooks or clips for holding a standard headlamp in place, which is quite useful for the caver or alpinist. Ask any climber who has been benighted and they’ll tell you just how useful this feature can be.

Yes
Face Shield Compatable

Face Shield Compatible

Face shields are a part of PPE that could be handy when drilling, developing and cleaning particularly dirty remote routes. This feature isn't very common in climbing helmets and usually only used by work at height professionals.

Yes
Certification CE, EN, UIAA
AVG RATING
6
( 6 avg )
Rating
6
( 6 avg )

Bang for your buck

Pros
Great Price
Lightweight
Cons
Superficial but not a fan of the colors
Familiarity
I’ve used it a few of times

I think this is a great helmet for the price you pay. Especially if youre just starting out and dont want to spend too much money on gear at first. Its lightweight and breathable, which I like because I sweat a lot.

Im a fan of the simple adjustment system for the head because I can quickly just put a beanie or hat on. 

Rock and Ice Gear Review no rating given just a review

About the helmet itself, it is very good. It’s so lightweight you barely notice it, it has copious ventilation, holds a headlamp, and is easy to adjust. The only detail I don’t like is the magnetic buckle. It’s fiddliness was tough to cope with when I was wearing gloves, and was almost as tricky barehanded. Impatient, I sometimes let the chin strap all the way out and pulled it off  overhead like a T-shirt. A minor glitch in an otherwise excellent and versatile helmet.

Alpinist Gear Review rating 4/5

In the heat of spring, the helmet was well ventilated, light and super comfortable. We climbed a few routes with funny overhangs—I bonked my head on the erratic features as I made my way up, which put the helmet's durability to the test. Overall, I have been incredibly impressed by the versatility of this helmet and would recommend it for anyone who wants one helmet that is comfortable and efficient to adjust, making it well suited for both skiing and climbing.

Outdoor Gear Lab Gear Review rating 5/5

The Petzl Meteor wins our Best Bang for the Buck award for lightweight helmets because it offers good value while still cutting down on weight as much as possible. While it is more affordable than our Editors' Choice winning Petzl Sirocco, it's also heavier and scores a bit lower in our overall ratings. If you need a new helmet, want something light, but don't want to buy the most expensive one you can find, then the Meteor is an ideal choice for you.

Blister Gear Review no rating given just a review

The Petzl Meteor is a lightweight helmet that complies to mountaineering helmet standards and CE’s new “ski touring” standard. If you’ve shied away from helmets in the past because they were too heavy and uncomfortable and / or you’re looking for a ski touring or mountaineering helmet that comes in at a reasonable price and amazingly low weight, definitely check out the Meteor.

Climbing Gear Reviews UK rating 5/5

The Petzl Meteor now conforms to the Petzl Top and Side Protection label which means the design and construction offers optimal protection against side, rear, front and top impacts. You have to remember that most head injuries come from impacts against the rock when a climber falls. Injuries from rock fall onto the top of the head are less common. The enhanced ridge at the top of the helmet though means that the Meteor should keep you safe from small rock showers and more often when your partner brings half an icefall down hacking away to find a good pick placement. The top of the Meteor is a great improvement on the previous versions of the helmet, it looks good too!

Petzl Meteor 2019

The UIAA equipment standard provides a baseline for equipment performance in a test lab under controlled conditions on new equipment. Although these test conditions are relevant to the conditions encountered climbing, conditions encountered at the crags and the condition of the equipment are equally important. This recommendation from the UIAA member federation The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) provides vital equipment information that is NOT explicitly addressed in the standard, particularly failure modes of the equipment and recommendations for the use, inspection, maintenance, and retirement of equipment.