I currently use a BD Captain MIPS helmet and like it, but feel as though it's making me overheat especially on the warmer days (I'm drenched within a couple minutes). I like and want to wear a helmet when climbing, but its gotten to the point where I've considered not wearing it. Looking for recommendations from those who may have a similar issue. From some research it seems people like the Petzl Meteor. Any suggestions are appreciated!
I find my Mammut Wall Rider to have good ventilation. I am also an aggressive sweater. Have you tried to wear an athletic headband to at least control where the sweat is flowing? I know that heavy sweat on my face and in my eyes can be a massive distraction, especially when sunscreen is involved!
rgold
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Jul 2, 2024
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Poughkeepsie, NY
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I'm a hothead too, and think you're gonna sweat badly in any helmet. That said, in my experience the BD Vapor is the most ventilated and so the coolest of a lot---which isn't really ever going to be all that cool.
There's something I do to keep the sweat from pouring down my face and into my eyes, which is to swap out the minimal brow pad for a beefy sweat-absorbing helmet liner. Since even these bad boys become saturated, I usually carry three or so for a hot day. The ones I have are made by SweatHawg and are their X2 variety, which are double thickness. They no longer seem to make a brow piece though, and I'm not a fan of their replacement, which incorporates a skull cap. But there are lots of options on the internet. A bonus is the helmet is more comfortable with an extra-cushy brow piece.