The Classic Standard
Dan Reinhart: 
I just bought another one for use in the wilderness. Just about any helmet that passes UIAA or CE can stop one small rock or a head-bang. But the lighter helmets can only take ONE hit reliably. If your not in a position to retire the helmet and break out a new one, you are in deep issues. So, if you can drive up to the crag, you can use any approved helmet successfully, but if you're in the mountains or wilderness, you want something with much greater survivability. In my opinion, that's and Ecrin.
the Best Helmet Ever
Frank Smithson:
The Ecrin Rock Helmet is bombproof! It is both UIAA and CE certified. It has great ventilation, when the wind blows it cools off your head in seconds. The adjustability is perfect, you can adjust it so custom you can hang upside down without the chin strap and it will remain on your head, although you should always have the chin strap tight! Five stars for me!
comfortable
holmeswuzm2058403: 
I took this out to the gorge and wore it all day without a bother at all. Takes some adjustments to get the fit right and I wear a micro fleece headband... five or six hours go by no problem.
Love this helmet...
trberrett100009367:
I actually have not used my new helmet yet. I have borrowed Petzl Ecrin helmets in the past climbing some teton peaks (Grand and Moran) and doing some extended spelunking. I really loved it and had to get one. Very comfortable. Easy to adjust. Headlamp fits great. It is breathable and didn't make my head overheat. All round fantastic helmet!
best all around helmet
Scott in NYC:
I've used the Ecrin Roc since 1999 and it is still going strong. Primarily for caving, this thing takes abuse. I initially hated the choice of Red or white, as everyone looked alike. So I painted it. I've also drilled holes to mount headlamps and integrity is still strong. What is probably best is what NO photo ever shows - the INSIDE of the helmet. The suspension system is superior to all others. It is not foam, nor flimsy plastic. It is solid and adjustable. This is why it is good.I've dragged this thing through mud, across gravel, and banged my head on the ceiling of caves countless times (it's dark in there and you are watching where you walk). I've submerged it. It always stays on tight. It isn't the lightest, but the best.I just ordered 2 from this site, for my caving club. Truthfully, I did it only because they were on sale and free shipping. But that speaks for BCS - where service is great and I feel they will be around a long time.
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