Lucky Alpha, $104, 10 ounces
Summary: The hybrid-style Lucky Alpha tips the scales at a featherweight 10 ounces. The suspension is comfortable, with generous padding on the inner polystyrene, and the fit system adjusts easily with a quick-ratchet buckle. Headlamp compatibility is not an issue, though it was occasionally a struggle to slide the straps into the slots. The helmet’s major drawback was that it was too shallow. Many testers had a hard time getting a proper fit, as the suspension sits too high on the head.
Pros: Light; well ventilated.
Cons: Shallow suspension.
Overall grade: B
Lucky/Vaude U.S.A.: (201) 964-9292, www.vaude.de

Test Results:

Black Diamond Half Dome
C.A.M.P. Silver Star
Cassin Astral
Edelrid Ultralight
HB Dyneema
Kong Scarab
Lucky Alpha
Petzl Ecrin Roc
Petzl Elios
Simond Bumper

About UIAA and CE helmet certification

Lucky Alpha, $104, 10 ounces
Summary: The hybrid-style Lucky Alpha tips the scales at a featherweight 10 ounces. The suspension is comfortable, with generous padding on the inner polystyrene, and the fit system adjusts easily with a quick-ratchet buckle. Headlamp compatibility is not an issue, though it was occasionally a struggle to slide the straps into the slots. The helmet’s major drawback was that it was too shallow. Many testers had a hard time getting a proper fit, as the suspension sits too high on the head.
Pros: Light; well ventilated.
Cons: Shallow suspension.
Overall grade: B
Lucky/Vaude U.S.A.: (201) 964-9292, www.vaude.de

Test Results:

Black Diamond Half Dome
C.A.M.P. Silver Star
Cassin Astral
Edelrid Ultralight
HB Dyneema
Kong Scarab
Lucky Alpha
Petzl Ecrin Roc
Petzl Elios
Simond Bumper

About UIAA and CE helmet certification