Bought this helmet (Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet - Men's BD Orange, S/M) for my sister, who needed a new helmet for her work in K9 Search and Rescue. The Half Dome is durable, Black Diamond’s self-described “work horse” helmet. It’s lightweight enough to be attached to her pack while in the wilderness searching, but durable enough to be attached to the outside of pack and to withstand those scrapes and dings. I bought the Men’s version because it came in orange, which she needed for its visibility. She particularly loves the low profile and close fit of the helmet, and after trying on BD’s Vector Helmet she preferred the Half Dome’s wheel adjustment over the Vector’s ratchet adjuster for the best customization to her head for when she might be wearing a hat or beanie underneath.

I bought this as a precaution as my brother is a disaster and is starting to climb. Although he may not need it he got this to not break his head open, the large fit his big head, and the color fit his big ego, so maybe he will use it... Probably not, he has a hard head, but it is there if he needs it to save the head of the punk:)

But really a great helmet.

I've had this helmet for a couple years. I like that it's lightweight, comfortable and very adjustable. Whether I have my hair in a braid or low ponytail, it can adjust to fit. The price is great too! I got it for my husband I liked it so much.

Just got this helmet because i was tired of dodging rocks whilst belaying! very much lightweight, super easy to adjust and does the job!

Despite how light this helmet is it also seems very safe to me. this is great quality helmet for a great price!!! great balance between quality and price!! would highly recommend for beginner climbing and everyone else looking for a solid helmet!

I have used this helmet for about 3 weeks now and I love it. With the adjustable sizing you can get a really customized fit. This helmet is also super light so you don't even realize you are wearing it. Check this one out if you are looking for a new climbing helmet at a great price.

Great helmet that will last. hard plastic. great for beginner and advanced climbers alike. Very breathable.

Love this helmet. Perfect fit and good breathability for those hot afternoon beat downs from the sun! The adjustment makes ease of loosening or tightening depending on what you are doing and preference of fit in the moment!

Fits and feels great. I have longer hair and wear it in a bun 99% of the time, still fits great and makes me feel safe. Feeling safe is key to better climbing!

Just picked this up as my first climbing helmet. Saw a lot of them out there at Smith Rock! Overall, it is comfortable, light weight, and easily adjustable. The dial in the back allows for quick and simple adjustment of the size.

I got this on the recommendation of a seasoned climber and I have no complaints. It's a classic from Black Diamond and is nice and affordable. Definitely stoked with this purchase!

The Black Diamond Half Dome is a really great basic helmet. It has an easy to use wheel adjuster similar to a Boa to adjust the tightness depending on if you wear a beanie or hat under it. I've used it for about a year now for sport and trad climbing and it performed as much as any helmet is expected to. It's served as solid protection for climbs with surprise roofs that I've definitely knocked my noggin' on a few times and has saved me some brain cells.



I only had a few issues with it, and this could be my own individual problem/my head not being right for this helmet. I noticed after wearing it for extended periods of time such as on multi pitch climbs or long belays, I start to get tension headaches from the pressure that is applied by the bands on the inside of the helmet. I tried to mitigate this by loosening the fit, but I found that this only makes the helmet move around too much and didn't make my headaches go away. I also attribute the headaches to possible allergies, so take all of that with a grain of salt -- my partner uses the same one and has never had an issue with headaches!



I also wish the helmet covered the front and back of my head a little more, and though this could be a size thing I'm worried that if I went up another size the helmet would just be too big. Otherwise this helmet does the job and won't break the bank!



This is a photo of me wearing it trad climbing in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah last summer.

Comfortable, with perfect adjustment and the design allows great breathing

I got this helmet when I first started climbing and canyoneering in Utah. For almost a year, it has got the job done protecting my noggin, from canyons to crags. It feels super solid and can be adjusted a good amount, making it a great helmet for lower price ranges. The only reason I marked it down a little is because of the ventilation, which isn't quite enough for the hotter days in the desert.

I gave this as a Christmas gift to my friend who wanted a helmet that could do multiple activities, but mostly for use climbing and canyoneering. Having a hard shell style helmet like this is pretty important for the abuse helmets take when canyoneering, but this is lighter than some of the clunky, bulkier canyoneering helmets I've seen so it is better for climbing at the crags. She definitely loves it (especially since BD released some more girly colors) and says it's the best helmet she's owned and she would definitely recommend to everyone! This is BD's classic helmet that has been put to the test by adventurer's everywhere and you can't ask for a more simple, sturdy helmet.

Its comfortable because it is light weight so you won't feel the headstrap dig in much at all. Fits well over winter beanies and low profile enough that hoods fit over it without too much pull. I would recommend to anyone that doesn't have a huge head. If you do have a huge head, try it on in a store first before ordering. In fact I would recommend that no matter what.

This made for an excellent first beater helmet. Its lite and adjust well. I found it did fit small on my head for the M/L I ordered. Maybe my dome is just bigger than I thought. Great price for quality though. I definitely recommend this for a first helmet.

This is a great buy for the price! It's easily adjustable and comfortable as far as helmets go. I have it in small medium and it fits great. Another bonus to this helmet is all the cool colors!

Durable, Reliable, Lightweight. These helmets are a great bang for the buck. If you have put off buying a helmet pick one of these guys up and let your Mom relax!

I think this is a good helmet for the price. I sized up so I can wear it in winter with a hat under it so it is a bit loose on me during the summer even after tightening the back. But I expected that to happen. The only downside I've experienced is that it doesn't vent that well and my head gets super sweaty.