Helmets

A helmet offers extra protection for a climber when rock or ice fall are present and are recommended in all other climbing situations. Modern climbing helmets are designed to protect the head not only from falling objects but from side impact as well. BlueWater offers a range of UIAA approved helmets to cover all climbers' needs.

BlueWater Sport Helmet The lightest weight of all our helmets, the Sport is made of moulded polyurethane with adjustable suspension. UIAA approved. Sizes: Adult and Children's. Available in White. Weight: 1lb./448g

BlueWater Light Helmet An adjustable one-size-fits-all helmet made of polyester resin and fiberglass with suspension. UIAA approved. Available in Red. Weight: 1lb. 4oz./560g

BlueWater Super Helmet Our strongest and safest helmet, the Super is made of polyester resin and fiberglass with an adjustable suspension. This design slightly covers the ears for added protection. UIAA approved. Sizes: Medium and Large. Available in Red, Orange, and Black. Weight: 1lb.9oz./700g

New Composite Helmet Our strongest and safest helmet, the Super is made of polyester resin and fiberglass with an adjustable suspension. This design slightly covers the ears for added protection. UIAA approved. Sizes: Medium and Large. Available in Purple. Weight: 1lb.9oz./700g.

Comparison Between Plastic and Composite helmets

Aspect Plastic Helmet Composite Helmet No Helmet

Energy absorption
Mainly cradle Mainly shell None

Force transmitted to neck 5 - 8 kN 2kN 30-60kN

Side protection Difficult to provide Can be provided None

Movement downwards after impact Large (Up to 5cm) Small (2cm) Compresses skull

Movement upwards after impact Large, Can fly off head Small None

Protection against stonefall, etc. Adequate to good Very good None

Protection in a fall Poor Fair to very good None

Stability Can be uncertain Good Very good

Shell rigidity Low to medium Medium n/a

Weight of helmet Low to medium (370 - 550gm) Low to high (350 - 700gm) Zero

Strength to weight ratio Fair Good Zero

Damage after impact Invisible but present Visible for safety Can be fatal

Resistance to ultraviolet light Poor to medium Very good Hair bleached

Useful life 4 years 10 years Indefinite

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Aspect	Plastic Helmet	Composite Helmet	No Helmet
Energy absorption	Mainly cradle	Mainly shell	None
Force transmitted to neck	5 - 8 kN	2kN	30-60kN
Side protection	Difficult to provide	Can be provided	None
Movement downwards after impact	Large (Up to 5cm)	Small (2cm)	Compresses skull
Movement upwards after impact	Large, Can fly off head	Small	None
Protection against stonefall, etc.	Adequate to good	Very good	None
Protection in a fall	Poor	Fair to very good	None
Stability	Can be uncertain	Good	Very good
Shell rigidity	Low to medium	Medium	n/a
Weight of helmet	Low to medium (370 - 550gm)	Low to high (350 - 700gm)	Zero
Strength to weight ratio	Fair	Good	Zero
Damage after impact	Invisible but present	Visible for safety	Can be fatal
Resistance to ultraviolet light	Poor to medium	Very good	Hair bleached
Useful life	4 years	10 years	Indefinite