Petzl Visor for Alveo and Vertex Helmets

This Petzl visor is a clear eye shield made to mount on Petzl Alveo and Vertex helmets, giving climbers eye protection that stays on the helmet and flips up out of the way. It is a clean fit for crews who already wear Petzl helmets.

Why climbers fit a visor

A visor keeps your eyes covered without the hassle of glasses fogging or sliding down your nose. It flips down before a cut and back up when you need a clear view of a tie-in point or a rigging call.

Because it is part of the helmet, it is there every time, which matters more than any spec.

A clear visor also protects your face from twigs and bark when you move through a dense crown. Climbers who work in conifers or thick deciduous growth often find it more useful than glasses alone.

The visor also stays out of the way when it is flipped up, so you can read a tie-in point, check a rigging block or talk to the ground crew without taking anything off.

Fit by helmet and model year

Petzl has changed helmet shells and visor mounts over the years. This visor is listed for the 2018 versions of the Alveo and Vertex helmets. Check your helmet's model and year and Petzl's compatibility information before ordering, because a visor that does not lock in properly is worse than none.

Make sure the visor clears your glasses and works with your earmuffs or communication headset.

If your helmet is an older or newer model, Petzl may make a different visor for it. Ordering the right one the first time saves a return and a week of working without it.

Eye protection and PPE rules

A clear visor stops chips and twigs, but fine dust can still get around the edges, so many climbers wear safety glasses under it on dusty tasks. Follow your employer's PPE policy and ANSI Z133 for eye and face protection, and check the visor's markings for the rating it carries.

If you are building out a complete PPE kit, pair the helmet and visor with hearing protection, gloves and chainsaw safety gear for saw work.

Clear visors can fog in humid weather. If that is a problem, look at an anti-fog treatment or adjust the visor angle so air moves behind it. Mesh visors do not fog but let fine dust through, so some climbers keep both and swap depending on the job.

Care

Rinse grit off with water before wiping, use a soft cloth, and keep solvents away from the lens. Store the helmet so the visor does not rub against tools or hardware. Replace the visor when it is scratched enough to blur your view or if it cracks.

Check the visor mounts and hinge regularly. If the visor will not stay up, drops on its own or has play in the mount, replace it. Keep a spare in the truck if you climb every day.