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Petzl Sirocco: The pinnacle of lightweight climbing helmets
BJ Sbarra reports on his experience with Petzl’s redesigned Sirocco helmet, and reflects on the evolution of climbing’s head protection. The new Sirocco is more durable and lighter than ever, making it one of the best all-around helmets available.