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Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet
  • Kailas Selma II Helmet

Selma II

Rating

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Description

Ultralight, solid Selma Ⅱ Climbing Helmet for a wide range of use.

●Co-molded EPS foam with PC (polycarbonate) shell offers excellent impact absorption whilst remaining super lightweight.

●Reinforced protection at the back

●8 vents optimize ventilation and keep you comfortable and fresh

●2 top vents covered with stainless steel mesh prevents falling rocks and ice from entering

●Curved front increases peripheral vision

●Big knob at the back allows one-handed adjustment even with gloves on

●4 clips allow you to attach your headlamp or goggles securely

●Rear headband can be tucked away for easy storage and transportation

Retail price

US$ 111.00
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.

220 g

XS-M: 220 g / 7.7​ oz
M-XL: 245 g / 8.6​ 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

XS-M: 48-57 cm / 19-22 in
M-XL: 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
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.

No
Certification CE, EN, UIAA

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Rock and Ice Gear Review no rating given just a review

Kailas has done several things with the Selma II to address frequent issues climbers have with clunkier helmets. Firstly, the brim arches across the forehead—roughly contouring one’s hairline—which removes any visibility issues. Even looking up while belaying, the helmet stays out of view. The Selma II also has great breathability. In addition to holes on the side of the head to allow airflow, the Selma II has small ports in the top, which are protected by a steel mesh, just in case stray pebbles, smaller rocks or chunks or ice find their way to those exact spots.

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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.