Lamp/ helmet

[Persephone]

Hi, Ive probably only a budget of ?150 tops, but I need to get a descent lamp and helmet sorted so not to keep borrowing off others or hiring.Does anyone havre any suggestions, please

 

[graham]

http://caving-supplies.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/13283||helmet~@c~@b|0|user|1,0,0,1|44

 

[NigR]

Not saying this just to disagree with Graham but I would strongly suggest you consider going slightly overbudget (or shop around in the hope of getting it for less) and buy an Ecrin Roc instead. The Spelios is lighter but the Ecrin will protect your skull much better should the need ever arise in earnest e.g. a fall of any reasonable distance or boulders hitting you from above.

 

[graham]

My link was purely based on budget. Personally I wouldn't drop large rocks on NigR's head, but others might. 

 

[tim.rose2]

Cheapest place I seen Ecrin roc helmets recently... http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/petzl-mens-ecrin-rock-climbing-helmet-p108220

Obviously you'll need to buy a light separate and fit yourself.  I can recommend one of these
http://clulite.cluson.co.uk/headlights/287-super-beam-led-headalite-with-cree-technology.html

Gives roughly the same light as a duo with customduo upgrade or the Bisun light I use.  Seems fairly robust too and should give you some spare cash to buy other caving toys!

 

[simon.moorhouse]

Speak to Inglesport, in Ingleton Yorkshire.  We got a couple of ex-hire Ecrin Roc helmets with Duos on for £60 each.  They sell em off around 18months old - and I've had ours for a good 4-5yrs lots of use no problems

Few quid extra to Dave at Bisun will upgrade you to a proper good, proper waterproof, proper rugged lamp

I wouldn't use ex-hire for climbing helmet - but caving you are mainly expecting repetitive knocks rather than massive impact - else we would have to wear shoulder and back armour too!!

Hope that helps


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[cap n chris]

Despite being a fantastic helmet, the Petzl Ecrin Roc is now discontinued - IF you can find one for sale buy it! - some retailers with a handful remaining are charging top dollar for them while stocks last.

If you're after a cheap helmet, have a look around at second hand ones.

[vested interest] check out this link [/vested interest]

http://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=13166.msg169717#msg169717

Then you can spend ?100+ on your lamp, which should get you a pretty decent bit of kit.

 

[KevinR]

OR
Only spend half your budget on this:-
http://www.plusoneproducts.co.uk/onlinestore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=178&zenid=ubu7c5kea062jb4uh0629n51g3

Then cave/save for a while and make your own decision on what you want/need, and you'll still have a usable light/hat to loan to friends, use as a back-up.
Kevin

 

[kay]

Obviously you'll need to buy a light separate and fit yourself.  I can recommend one of these
http://clulite.cluson.co.uk/headlights/287-super-beam-led-headalite-with-cree-technology.html

That's certainly a good light, excellent for the price. I'm very happy with mine. But does anyone know how waterproof it is?

 

[Penguin]

The Troglite helmet isn't entirely suitable for caving, it's just a site helmet with a chinstrap retainer and won't provide much protection in a fall - BS EN 397 is for protection against falling objects, and the chinstrap will be designed to break under a minimal load so that it doesn't hang the wearer up.  Look for something with UIAA certification or that meets BS EN 12492. 

Speaking though as someone who from time to time wears a cut down site helmet for caving!  :-[