Noun: climbing helmet
- A piece of safety equipment that primarily protects the skull of a climber against falling debris (such as rocks or dropped pieces of protection) and impact forces during a fall
"Climbers may decide whether to wear a climbing helmet based on a number of factors such as the type of climb being attempted, concerns about weight, reductions in agility, added encumbrances, or simple vanity"
Type of: climbing equipment, helmet, rock-climbing equipment
Encyclopedia: Climbing helmet