Build My Own FeedExample #1398 why wearing a helmet is a good idea
Need another reason to wear a helmet? Check out this email and photo we received from a climber in Portland, Oregon. Good thing he had his Tracer on!
From: Lew Scholl
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:12 PM
To: bdmo@bdel.com
Subject: Savior Hemet
I thought you guys might want to see pictures of the helmet that saved my life. I was hit by a rock at least 6-inches in diameter traveling at high velocity during a climb of Mt. Shuksan in the North Cascades with the Mazamas out of Portland. I experienced no ill effects after it bounced off my helmet. This helmet has clearly done the job I bought it for, but if you see any promotional value in it I would be glad to send it you in exchange for a new one.
Thanks
Lew Scholl
Portland, OR
United States / English
13 Sep 2009, 11:42AM
Ouch! I once received a rope that a guy throw from a top-rope setting. Just a rope and I felt it. He wasn't injured but I'm sure he was stunned.
4 Sep 2009, 8:46AM
Happier owner of a tracer now...
9 Sep 2009, 11:33AM
Did he get a new one?
9 Sep 2009, 4:54PM
Paul --
Of course! We hooked up Lew with a sweet deal on a new Tracer and told him to keep being careful out there!
28 Sep 2009, 7:46PM
Hey, I'm the guy who was lead climbing and knocked the rock onto Lew's head. And from my perspective, I am also very glad that Lew had no ill effects.
7 Oct 2009, 8:24AM
YEAH! Helmets are good... see?!