New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet

TrevMcRev · 13th January 2010, 11:55 PM

TREEGEAR is first in Oz with the KASK Climbing Arborist Helmet.

I have been testing these for several weeks now & must say i'm so impressed! This is hands down THE most comfortable helmet out there for climbers by far. It kills my old vertex vent, better in every respect.

It is ridiculously light and sits lower on the head so less obstructive. The built in visors in clear or smoked lens are awesome. No fogging like glasses, no glare like mesh. They retract flush with the contour of the helmet, so they dont stick up and get in the way like a mesh screen when flipped up. The interior shell gives better protection in side impacts than suspension harnesses that others have, being more like a hard designed to protect from a falling object. A climber really needs protection when swinging back towards a trunk etc.

Not to mention the tinted visor is way coool

YouTube link to TREEGEAR TV video review.

Here's some specs:

• Helmet with an innovative design to address the needs of climbing arborists. Lightweight, compact, comfortable and well ventilated thanks to 10 air intakes that keep the head cool at all times. Air intakes protected by an aluminium anti intrusion grille.
• Includes both clear & tinted Kask visor as well as Peltor ear defenders with P3A screw attachment.
• Provided with a fast, simple and effective size adjustment mechanism consisting of a wheel with a rubber grip on the back of the helmet.
• The outer shell is high density and shock resistant.
• The internal shell in HD polystyrene has ducts for air flow and recycling.
 • Provided with external lamp clips made of strong nylon, compatible with all helmet lamps available on the market.  
• Soft polyethylene headband, fixed to the external shell without rivets.
• Inner padding consisting of two separate pieces, headband and disc, fully removable and hand or machine washable at 30°C. Non-allergic, cool, moisture wicking and odour resistant fabric.
• Chinstrap with four fastening points at the back for a better fit. Fixed to the shell without rivets. Quick fastening and opening with a safety release system in compliance with EN 397. Provided with two soft polyethylene side retractors to regulate the length of the straps.
• Provided with a ring to hook the helmet onto a harness.

kevin clark · 14th January 2010, 02:37 AM

Are thay coming to the USA any time soon? I like the HI-viz.

HolmenTree · 14th January 2010, 04:09 AM

Very impressive setup! I would like to put an order in for one too!
Willard.

stirmantrees · 14th January 2010, 04:30 AM

me too!

Jeff Darby · 14th January 2010, 06:17 AM

It looks very impresive, Trev, but somhow I can see you having trouble finding it once your little boy finds it..! he'll be a power ranger for sure with dads you beut helmet..lol.. all jokes aside I was impressed when I first saw it.

TrevMcRev · 14th January 2010, 08:00 AM

They are almost available in the states.

Lol at JayD

Since we have been wearing them there's a lot of "goose" & "maverick" getting thrown around!

I'll have a video demo up soon that gives a much clearer idea of just how good they are. You really have to see & hold one to appreciate how far ahead of a vertex vent this helmet is.

TrevMcRev · 14th January 2010, 08:12 AM

While the comapny that produce these might be an unknown to the arb industry the have solid experience making high end sports helmets for cycle racing, mountaineering, skiing, ice climbing etc.

Don't know how you'd go climbing in this one

TrevMcRev · 14th January 2010, 08:18 AM

What i really like is how flush the visor is when retracted.

Doesn't interfere while climbing, the typical mesh ones stick up like antlers.

treerat · 14th January 2010, 01:36 PM

That is a sweet helmet. I was checking them out at the TCIA show in Baltimore in Nov. The vendor had like 20 of them offered him 200 cash but he wouldn't bite. That is on the wish list when available

FlashD · 14th January 2010, 02:18 PM

Those are some slick looking helmets right there. When will they be available in the states, does anyone know? How much do they retail for?

Therrin · 14th January 2010, 05:10 PM

Pretty sweet looking helmet, looks very comfy too!

I still wish they'd make it with a mesh visor option. Bar oil + chip hitting a face shield usually ends up getting gunked up and smeared at some point.

I just picked up a set of bug-eyez goggles. They look like normal over-glasses goggles but have a mesh screen instead of the typical goggle shield.
Not even the smallest sawdust gets through them (and of course no fogging).
I wear them even under my helmet's screen shield for more protection, and they keep my eye glasses from getting oil&grit filled.

Any chance they'd at least offer that as an option?? How much do they run for?

JohN Dee · 15th January 2010, 03:53 PM

Trev, I gotta say, that helmet looks SWEEET! Love the safety visor aspect the most ++++ It should eliminate the chance for your safetys to be dug into your face upon heavy impact being a single unit...

Can't wait for that video review.

I may end up ordering one in the next few months...

HolmenTree · 16th January 2010, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevMcRev

What i really like is how flush the visor is when retracted.

Doesn't interfere while climbing, the typical mesh ones stick up like antlers.

Trev, thats a great looking helmet ,I'll order one from you in a week or 2. It will be great for those aerial pruning jobs. But I do have one concern, it doesn't appear to have a web supension like the high impact 6 point webbing suspension that all my helmets have.
In my neck of the woods our work place safety inspectors are not that fussy but I know in other parts of the country that helmet might get banned from the worksite.
I wouldn't recommend it for ground work because of its limited impact resistence but I see no problem using it aerial.
Willard.

dov · 16th January 2010, 05:20 AM

The design I've been waiting for... at the criminally high price I expected...

TrevMcRev · 16th January 2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dov

The design I've been waiting for... at the criminally high price I expected...

Remember it is for the full kit with 2 visors, clear & tinted, and Peltor muffs & a helmet bag.

A petzl vertex vent with peltor muffs & a gumby mesh visor can cost as much or more than this anyway.

Whats the old saying.... Got a $5 head buy a $5 helmet

Really though, here it's about what value do you put on comfort...

Jeff Darby · 16th January 2010, 07:00 PM

With the very real posibility of head trauma in our industry i think this helmet is value for money for climbers.

Pure fate has saved me on two occasions, with deadwood falling from an adjacent tree that was being worked on...something just said dont walk that way...and next thing a branch impacts not fifteen feet from me...not my time to go !

The message is dont skimp on your head protection. it may be hard, but it will crack like a egg.

Therrin · 16th January 2010, 07:43 PM

Quote:

The design I've been waiting for... at the criminally high price I expected...

Only $50 more than a Petzl with a peltor kit. Not too bad actually, it just looks like alot all slapped together like that.

Good lookin helmet though, looks hella comfy.

Trev, you never mentioned... any chance of a mesh visor for one of those?

TrevMcRev · 16th January 2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohN Dee

Can't wait for that video review.

It's now up John,

YouTube link to TREEGEAR TV video review.

That should give you a good idea of the product, short of trying one on.

xylem09 · 16th January 2010, 08:53 PM

Helmet looks fantastic! I've often wondered why innovations from other industries take so long to get to the tree industry.. But finally ! My questions are: what is the outer shellmade from? Does it have a 2 year lifespan of similar poly helmets? A little concerned about aluminium over vents for powerline work.. Why doesn't it have the Peltor H10 muffs? They provide maximum protection way over those orange things. Oh and why are they so expensive?? Cheers

xylem09 · 16th January 2010, 09:12 PM

Correct ne ifi 'm wrong but the visors seem to bump up the cost signfcantly. A quick scout showed helmet only is about 130 aus , earmuffs 40, visors 130?? Too expensive. I'd like to see thE above offered separately and for money a helmet bag adds zero extra value.

TrevMcRev · 16th January 2010, 10:57 PM

The helmet is also available separately, as are muffs & visors.

You can use any Peltor muff with the P3A screw attachment. They are not the slot in type like on a petzl, so be aware not to think you can slap your old muffs on one. Though you may be able to with a P3A adaptor plate.

I dont know where in Australia you can get all this for the prices you mentioned, but good luck to you if you can. Like Therrin said, it's $50 more than a petzl/peltor combo at TREEGEAR but other places want more than this kit for a petzl/peltor one.

I'm glad i have a helmet bag for my own one, i put it in it after use to help extend the useful life of the safety item that protects my head & my investment in a quality helmet. I didn't get one with my last helmet.

TrevMcRev · 16th January 2010, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Therrin

Only $50 more than a Petzl with a peltor kit. Not too bad actually, it just looks like alot all slapped together like that.

Good lookin helmet though, looks hella comfy.

Trev, you never mentioned... any chance of a mesh visor for one of those?

Therrin you can use the peltor mesh visor that mounts to the peltor earmuff

Deafts the purpose of the design a little though...

Ideally the exact same lens design but in mesh would be a cool option, i will put it to them.

Apocalypsse · 17th January 2010, 01:57 PM

That looks soo awesome, might have to get one in the near future.

Treeson · 18th January 2010, 02:01 AM

They are cool looking helmets, I think if you added a face mic and earpiece you would look the bees knees!

The guy I have been working with bought one and has had issues with fitting a petzl mesh-visor as the eye shield gets in the way of the hinge attachment for the visor. Maybe if they solved this problem I would look into getting one, but for now I will stick with my petzl.

bobdoesit · 19th January 2010, 04:41 AM

Wooooow what a piece of kit. Trouble is are they available in the UK????.
What sort of money are we talking here??.
Would love one and get both visors summer and winter, or dull and bright days.

And hey Climb safe out there.

Rob.

bobdoesit · 19th January 2010, 04:46 AM

Something else just struck me, can you mount a helmet cam on the sides where you can put a light????? would be very handy if you could.
Can you guys let me know if you can.
Erik are these produced in Aus??? if so have you seen or tried one out.
Feed back please anyone.

And hey, Climb safe out there. (in a KASK)

Rob.

bobdoesit · 19th January 2010, 04:52 AM

Ok spotted the prices on TreeGear site have to do the math on conversion. Prob cost a small fortune to buy one and have it shipped here.

And hey, Climb safe out there.

Rob.

Treeson · 19th January 2010, 05:12 AM

Will ask where the guy I work for got his and let you know Rob as I'm sure he got his sent to him in Edinburgh.

bobdoesit · 19th January 2010, 05:37 AM

Cheers Treeson mate.
Silly me on a secound look at the video i can now see that it will take a helmet cam too.
I want one.
Wonder if they are available in New Zealand cos i,ll ask me bro in law to get me one and send it to me.

Thanks people.
And hey, Climb safe out there.

Rob.

TrevMcRev · 19th January 2010, 06:20 AM

Hi bobdoesit,

They are available in the UK, they are made in italy.

IN the UK they are distributed by Fletcher Stewart to most good arb suppliers.

13th January 2010, 11:55 PM	#1
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet TREEGEAR is first in Oz with the KASK Climbing Arborist Helmet. I have been testing these for several weeks now & must say i'm so impressed! This is hands down THE most comfortable helmet out there for climbers by far. It kills my old vertex vent, better in every respect. It is ridiculously light and sits lower on the head so less obstructive. The built in visors in clear or smoked lens are awesome. No fogging like glasses, no glare like mesh. They retract flush with the contour of the helmet, so they dont stick up and get in the way like a mesh screen when flipped up. The interior shell gives better protection in side impacts than suspension harnesses that others have, being more like a hard designed to protect from a falling object. A climber really needs protection when swinging back towards a trunk etc. Not to mention the tinted visor is way coool YouTube link to TREEGEAR TV video review. Here's some specs: • Helmet with an innovative design to address the needs of climbing arborists. Lightweight, compact, comfortable and well ventilated thanks to 10 air intakes that keep the head cool at all times. Air intakes protected by an aluminium anti intrusion grille. • Includes both clear & tinted Kask visor as well as Peltor ear defenders with P3A screw attachment. • Provided with a fast, simple and effective size adjustment mechanism consisting of a wheel with a rubber grip on the back of the helmet. • The outer shell is high density and shock resistant. • The internal shell in HD polystyrene has ducts for air flow and recycling.  • Provided with external lamp clips made of strong nylon, compatible with all helmet lamps available on the market.   • Soft polyethylene headband, fixed to the external shell without rivets. • Inner padding consisting of two separate pieces, headband and disc, fully removable and hand or machine washable at 30°C. Non-allergic, cool, moisture wicking and odour resistant fabric. • Chinstrap with four fastening points at the back for a better fit. Fixed to the shell without rivets. Quick fastening and opening with a safety release system in compliance with EN 397. Provided with two soft polyethylene side retractors to regulate the length of the straps. • Provided with a ring to hook the helmet onto a harness. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by TrevMcRev; 16th January 2010 at 10:59 PM.

14th January 2010, 02:37 AM	#2
kevin clark Sappling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Corning new york, USA Posts: 26	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Are thay coming to the USA any time soon? I like the HI-viz. __________________ Hairy clark

14th January 2010, 04:09 AM	#3
HolmenTree Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 648	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Very impressive setup! I would like to put an order in for one too! Willard.

14th January 2010, 04:30 AM	#4
stirmantrees Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oviedo, fl Posts: 469	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet me too!

14th January 2010, 06:17 AM	#5
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,030	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet It looks very impresive, Trev, but somhow I can see you having trouble finding it once your little boy finds it..! he'll be a power ranger for sure with dads you beut helmet..lol.. all jokes aside I was impressed when I first saw it. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

14th January 2010, 08:00 AM	#6
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet They are almost available in the states. Lol at JayD Since we have been wearing them there's a lot of "goose" & "maverick" getting thrown around! I'll have a video demo up soon that gives a much clearer idea of just how good they are. You really have to see & hold one to appreciate how far ahead of a vertex vent this helmet is.

14th January 2010, 08:12 AM	#7
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet While the comapny that produce these might be an unknown to the arb industry the have solid experience making high end sports helmets for cycle racing, mountaineering, skiing, ice climbing etc. Don't know how you'd go climbing in this one Attached Thumbnails

14th January 2010, 08:18 AM	#8
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet What i really like is how flush the visor is when retracted. Doesn't interfere while climbing, the typical mesh ones stick up like antlers. Attached Thumbnails

14th January 2010, 01:36 PM	#9
treerat Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 72	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet That is a sweet helmet. I was checking them out at the TCIA show in Baltimore in Nov. The vendor had like 20 of them offered him 200 cash but he wouldn't bite. That is on the wish list when available

14th January 2010, 02:18 PM	#10
FlashD Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 213	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Those are some slick looking helmets right there. When will they be available in the states, does anyone know? How much do they retail for?

14th January 2010, 05:10 PM	#11
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Pretty sweet looking helmet, looks very comfy too! I still wish they'd make it with a mesh visor option. Bar oil + chip hitting a face shield usually ends up getting gunked up and smeared at some point. I just picked up a set of bug-eyez goggles. They look like normal over-glasses goggles but have a mesh screen instead of the typical goggle shield. Not even the smallest sawdust gets through them (and of course no fogging). I wear them even under my helmet's screen shield for more protection, and they keep my eye glasses from getting oil&grit filled. Any chance they'd at least offer that as an option?? How much do they run for?

15th January 2010, 03:53 PM	#12
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 855	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Trev, I gotta say, that helmet looks SWEEET! Love the safety visor aspect the most ++++ It should eliminate the chance for your safetys to be dug into your face upon heavy impact being a single unit... Can't wait for that video review. I may end up ordering one in the next few months... __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

16th January 2010, 05:20 AM	#14
dov Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 651	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet The design I've been waiting for... at the criminally high price I expected... __________________

16th January 2010, 07:00 PM	#16
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,030	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet With the very real posibility of head trauma in our industry i think this helmet is value for money for climbers. Pure fate has saved me on two occasions, with deadwood falling from an adjacent tree that was being worked on...something just said dont walk that way...and next thing a branch impacts not fifteen feet from me...not my time to go ! The message is dont skimp on your head protection. it may be hard, but it will crack like a egg. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

16th January 2010, 08:53 PM	#19
xylem09 Former Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sydney Posts: 14	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Helmet looks fantastic! I've often wondered why innovations from other industries take so long to get to the tree industry.. But finally ! My questions are: what is the outer shellmade from? Does it have a 2 year lifespan of similar poly helmets? A little concerned about aluminium over vents for powerline work.. Why doesn't it have the Peltor H10 muffs? They provide maximum protection way over those orange things. Oh and why are they so expensive?? Cheers

16th January 2010, 09:12 PM	#20
xylem09 Former Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sydney Posts: 14	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Correct ne ifi 'm wrong but the visors seem to bump up the cost signfcantly. A quick scout showed helmet only is about 130 aus , earmuffs 40, visors 130?? Too expensive. I'd like to see thE above offered separately and for money a helmet bag adds zero extra value.

16th January 2010, 10:57 PM	#21
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet The helmet is also available separately, as are muffs & visors. You can use any Peltor muff with the P3A screw attachment. They are not the slot in type like on a petzl, so be aware not to think you can slap your old muffs on one. Though you may be able to with a P3A adaptor plate. I dont know where in Australia you can get all this for the prices you mentioned, but good luck to you if you can. Like Therrin said, it's $50 more than a petzl/peltor combo at TREEGEAR but other places want more than this kit for a petzl/peltor one. I'm glad i have a helmet bag for my own one, i put it in it after use to help extend the useful life of the safety item that protects my head & my investment in a quality helmet. I didn't get one with my last helmet.

17th January 2010, 01:57 PM	#23
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,154	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet That looks soo awesome, might have to get one in the near future.

18th January 2010, 02:01 AM	#24
Treeson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 177	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet They are cool looking helmets, I think if you added a face mic and earpiece you would look the bees knees! The guy I have been working with bought one and has had issues with fitting a petzl mesh-visor as the eye shield gets in the way of the hinge attachment for the visor. Maybe if they solved this problem I would look into getting one, but for now I will stick with my petzl.

19th January 2010, 04:41 AM	#25
bobdoesit Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England (North West) Posts: 105	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Wooooow what a piece of kit. Trouble is are they available in the UK????. What sort of money are we talking here??. Would love one and get both visors summer and winter, or dull and bright days. And hey Climb safe out there. Rob.

19th January 2010, 04:46 AM	#26
bobdoesit Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England (North West) Posts: 105	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Something else just struck me, can you mount a helmet cam on the sides where you can put a light????? would be very handy if you could. Can you guys let me know if you can. Erik are these produced in Aus??? if so have you seen or tried one out. Feed back please anyone. And hey, Climb safe out there. (in a KASK) Rob.

19th January 2010, 04:52 AM	#27
bobdoesit Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England (North West) Posts: 105	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Ok spotted the prices on TreeGear site have to do the math on conversion. Prob cost a small fortune to buy one and have it shipped here. And hey, Climb safe out there. Rob.

19th January 2010, 05:12 AM	#28
Treeson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 177	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Will ask where the guy I work for got his and let you know Rob as I'm sure he got his sent to him in Edinburgh.

19th January 2010, 05:37 AM	#29
bobdoesit Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England (North West) Posts: 105	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Cheers Treeson mate. Silly me on a secound look at the video i can now see that it will take a helmet cam too. I want one. Wonder if they are available in New Zealand cos i,ll ask me bro in law to get me one and send it to me. Thanks people. And hey, Climb safe out there. Rob.

19th January 2010, 06:20 AM	#30
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: New! Kask Climbing Arborist Helmet Hi bobdoesit, They are available in the UK, they are made in italy. IN the UK they are distributed by Fletcher Stewart to most good arb suppliers.

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