Engineered to handle the abuse only its namesake big wall can dish out, the Capitan is a workhorse helmet with added coverage on the sides and back. Featuring a highly durable construction of EPP foam with an EPS foam puck, the Capitan's 2-piece burly ABS shell is designed and optimized for a cradle-like fit, making it ultra-comfortable while on the push.
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Overall rating: 4.761194 / 5 from 134 reviews.
The Capitan Helmet by Black Diamond is praised for its sleek design, excellent protection, and comfortable fit. Customers appreciate its lightweight nature and the ease of adjusting the fit. However, opinions on the straps' length and adjustability are mixed.
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"Great comfortable climbing helmet. Fits a bit smaller than I expected but still fits."
"Love this helmet. I love it so much I have 2. It’s light. It fits my head nicely and it’s comfortable. I think it looks pretty good too so I always wear when I’m climbing outside."
"Absolutely rocking helmet! I got the Captain Helmet S/M for around $50 (which is a steal!) and have loved it so far! I took it to a sandstone crag in Utah and it felt solid and fairly light! Even when sitting in direct sunlight it wasn’t too hot. I did notice it feels slightly bulky, but other then that, great helmet!"
"Great helmet, very comfy"
"I have such a big head its hard to find helmets that fit. This fits great, is super cozy, adjusts well, and there's no slippage."
"Awesome helmet! Light weight and comfortable. Definitely would recommend this for alpine activities."
"Very bulbous shape but seems to be of good quality."
"Owned this helmet for years and never knew its potential until yesterday. I took a 30' whipper on Unimpeachable Gropping on the 3rd Pitch in Red Rocks. The rope caught behind ankle (my mistake). First thing to hit was my head when I was upside down. This helmet saved my life and prevented serious concussion. Saw stars and was able to climp back up 6 bolts to where I fell before bailing the climb. Massive scratches and barely warped shell, amazed. Time for a new helmet as a precaution. Many lessons were learned that day, but one thing for sure was a need to write this review! Thank you Black Diamond."
"It fits nice and the strap to hold a flashlight is also good to attach snowgoggles, but the top of helmet hurts a bit if you don't have anything under it."
"I specifically got this helmet for it's multi-use abilities. it is a bit clunky but given that I can use it for multiple activities I will keep it. For rock climbing specifically, I will use one of my other helmets."
| Size | Size Range | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| S/M | 21 - 23 in 53 - 59 cm | 8.1 oz 230 g |
| M/L | 23 - 25 in 58 - 63 cm | 8.6 oz 245 g |
Measure around the largest part of the head–about one inch above the eyebrows.
