Edelrid Salathe Softshell Climbing Helmet - Oasis

Edelrid Salathe Softshell Climbing Helmet - Oasis

The Edelrid Salathe Softshell Climbing Helmet - Oasis is a hybrid design that pairs a foam-injected EPP core with a partial ABS hard shell. That combination is aimed at climbers who want serious protection without carrying a heavy helmet, and it is certified to EN 12492.

Features and Benefits

Hybrid means each material does the job it is good at. The expanded polypropylene core absorbs shock and holds its shape, while the ABS hard shell sits over the top and front where rockfall actually lands. A full hard shell would add weight the rest of the helmet does not need.

Moreover, the helmet is impact tested to EN 12492 on the side, front and back. A head-encompassing shape is what allows that, and it matters on any route where you might swing into rock rather than only take something from above.

Plus, the venting is generous. Large vents keep air moving and heat leaving, which in the Hajar range in October is not a comfort feature so much as the reason you can keep the helmet on all day.

The helmet shape is also designed to work with ski goggles, and Edelrid lists it as CE certified for ski touring under PCSR-002 11.2019, while stating plainly that it does not meet EN 1077 for ski helmets. Treat it as a climbing and ski touring helmet, not as a piste helmet.

The strap system is minimal and adjusts easily, which also helps it pack down small. A fully adjustable chin strap closes under the ear rather than under the jaw, and headlamp attachment uses two front clips with an elastic strap at the back.

Product-Specific Use Cases

This suits multi pitch and trad days in Wadi Bih, long routes in the Hajar Mountains and sport climbing at the Hatta crags, where a light helmet is one you keep wearing instead of clipping to your harness. The low pack size also makes it a sensible choice for climbers flying out to bigger ranges, where every litre in the bag is spoken for.

Technical Specifications

A hybrid EPP and ABS shell certified to EN 12492.

• Certification: EN 12492
• Materials: EPP, ABS, polyamide, POM and polyester
• Core: Foam-injected expanded polypropylene
• Hard Shell: ABS over the upper and front areas
• Impact Testing: Side, front and back to EN 12492
• Headlamp Attachment: Two front clips plus a rear elastic strap
• Ski Touring: CE certified under PCSR-002 11.2019, not to EN 1077
• Padding: Detachable and washable

Why Buy at Trekaline

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