I have to confess I always begrudged wearing a helmet. Cumbersome, fairly uncomfortable (they don't seem to be made for weird craniums) and made without asthetics in mind. Granted I haven't got a lot of outdoor experience, but what I do have has involved a helmet. But as I said, begrugingly. The luck of others is often a good kick up the pants for the rest of us. Thanks to this vivid account, thanks andesite, I'll be wearing a helmet without complaint. I'm really glad that both andesite and qman are okay and lived to climb another day. A graphic and yet happy ending. |