Petzl Iko Core helmet compatability?

I see Petzl's website describes that their Iko Core headlamp is compatible with Petzl helmets.  Has anyone tried the Iko Core with non-Petzl helmets?

Wassup Duderino-

Petzl sells adapters for attaching headlamps to other brands of helmets, though I personally haven’t tried it.
hope this helps

Will Murdock wrote:

Wassup Duderino-

Petzl sells adapters for attaching headlamps to other brands of helmets, though I personally haven’t tried it.
hope this helps

Thanks, but when I spoke to them, they suggested the adapter wouldn't necessarily work for the Iko Core.  I'm really intrigued by the light, but don't want to splurge on something that won't be compatible with my helmet...

El Duderino wrote:

Thanks, but when I spoke to them, they suggested the adapter wouldn't necessarily work for the Iko Core.  I'm really intrigued by the light, but don't want to splurge on something that won't be compatible with my helmet...

If you’re looking for quality lights I’d steer you towards Zebra lights. Much more durable, great battery life, I use them for caving. 

El Duderino wrote:

Thanks, but when I spoke to them, they suggested the adapter wouldn't necessarily work for the Iko Core.  I'm really intrigued by the light, but don't want to splurge on something that won't be compatible with my helmet...

Which helmet do you have? Who did you talk to at Petzl?

Pat Light wrote:

Which helmet do you have? Who did you talk to at Petzl?

I've got a BD Vector.  Not sure who I spoke to at Petzl; some customer service rep...

UKC just did a review of this headlamp and talked about helmet compatibility. 

https://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/camping/lighting/petzl_iko_core_-_gimmick_or_innovation-13149 

El Duderino wrote:

I've got a BD Vector.  Not sure who I spoke to at Petzl; some customer service rep...

Works fine on my BD Vector. I gently pried the front helmet clips a bit up and out so I could slide the plastic headband into them, and then I pulled the shock cord on the IKO down into the rear clips. Note that because the plastic IKO headband is thicker than a normal elastic strap, you might have the front clips protrude more than you would personally like. Ignore the patches of Velcro tape on my helmet ;) 

Above: IKO front clip installation

Above: Front clip detail, note how it's protruding a bit

Pat Light wrote:

Works fine on my BD Vector. I gently pried the front helmet clips a bit up and out so I could slide the plastic headband into them, and then I pulled the shock cord on the IKO down into the rear clips. Note that because the plastic IKO headband is thicker than a normal elastic strap, you might have the front clips protrude more than you would personally like. Ignore the patches of Velcro tape on my helmet ;) 

Above: IKO front clip installation

Above: Front clip detail, note how it's protruding a bit

Above: IKO shock cord installation on rear of helmet; it does seem a bit tighter of a fit back here than my Petzl helmets

Thanks!  This is exactly what I was looking for!