headlamps & helmets

[MonkeySpacePilot]

Has anyone found a satisfactory way of fitting a headlamp onto a helmet?

I have seen some petzl helmet clips, but it's hard to see how effective they would be, http://www.completeoutdoors.co.uk/Petzl-E04405-Wide-Brim-Helmet-Lamp-Clips

there is also the petzl adapta system which looks like it has a stick on patch for the front of the helmet, but there isn't much to stick it to on the front of my helmet.

I was looking at buying a petzl tikka xp2, but that's not set in stone, do any other manufacturers have better systems for cycle helmet or handlebar mounting?

cheers
Matt

[trebor]

I have had the best luck with head lamps without remote batteries. I simply remove the elastic strap and use tie-wraps to secure it to the helmet. The lights I've used are light weight enough to reamain on the helmet for an entire trip.

[Done]

Velcro straps work great.

http://www.amazon.com/Fastwrap-FW-1-2X10-2-Inch-material/dp/B000GFOXKM/ref=pd_sbs_k_21

Cheers,
Toby

[Askel]

Zip ties! 



Leave 'em unclipped and if you happen to be riding through an old copper mine, they provide a great early warning system before something substantial hits the roof of the mine.   

[DaveH]

http://www.exposurelights.com/product/000040/helmet-bracket/ combined with a high powered flashlight LED flashlight like the Fenix models is simply brilliant.  Best mount I have ever used by far, and it weighs nothing.

[sanjuanrider]

I use velcro so that I can take it on and off anytime and not have to use new zip ties. I bought heavy duty wide velcro then spliced it into thin long strips that will go under the inside pads.  Works pretty good.

[sean salach]

Personally, I would try to mount it on the top or back-of-the-top of the helmet. That way it's better supported by your neck.