The search for a comfy helmet.

Therrin · 21st May 2008, 04:29 PM

That's actually good to know.

My noggin is a bit larger than the standard size.

treevet · 29th July 2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Therrin

My noggin is a bit larger than the standard size.

Always thought you a little on the snooty side.

Jeff Darby · 29th July 2008, 07:21 PM

Man once you find the helmet that's comfy, Dont forget to wash the sweat band on the inside..l washed mine after about 6 months...ewwwwww...The water was black as...eewwwwwwy

..That's me done

Gunslinger · 10th October 2008, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

I'm still considering one of them aluminum skull buckets.A few reasons,
1. I don't like ear muffs,plugs will do
2.I perfer saftey glasses over mesh.
3.Cheaper than most helmets i've seen here.

I'm assuming that this is more like a construction hardhat than a climbing helmet?

I read somewhere that a helmet with a chin strap should be worn when in the canopy not a hardhat. Then I look at the cover of the Wesspur 2008 catalog and the guy on the cover has no chinstrap and is wearing a hard hat looking device that doesn't appear to be a climbing helmet. Are hardhats really acceptable for climbing? I would think that a fall or long swing without the chin strap would likely mean that the thing would fly off of your head.

newguy18 · 10th October 2008, 10:31 AM

I can always use a piece of light twine for a chin strap.Actually you can order a chin strap for the skull buckets.If you take a long swing and its not intended then your not very good with work postioning and you shouldn't be up in a tree running a chainsaw.As for falling,even if the line were to catch you,you can almost always prevent that by keeping the line taut at all times,part of the reason i quit using the vt.

Gunslinger · 10th October 2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

I can always use a piece of light twine for a chin strap.Actually you can order a chin strap for the skull buckets.If you take a long swing and its not intended then your not very good with work postioning and you shouldn't be up in a tree running a chainsaw.As for falling,even if the line were to catch you,you can almost always prevent that by keeping the line taut at all times,part of the reason i quit using the vt.

You're right, I was just exploring a worst case scenario, one of the reasons you wear the helmet in the first place.

I've been hit in the head with the throw bag more times than I've actually swung or fallen.

newguy18 · 10th October 2008, 10:56 AM

I quit using a pole saw because the chain actually propeled a limb as i was cutting and it knocked me down,hit me in the back of my head too.Now i just climb the tree,no way it can hit me if i'm on top of it.

I've swung a few times but it was on purpose,swinging from tree to tree.

Bob Brennan · 14th October 2008, 11:19 AM

I just bought the Petzl vertex vent for the five of us. With hearing protection about 150.00 US

We tuck glasses under the ear muffs and they work great. Chin strap is great for keeping the helmet on your head and having been beaned I can tell you it works great.

We got different colors and the boss got the last pick. my guys say I look good in Orange.

Wash the headband daily!

The only problem I have had was I had to ship the helmet back to petzl in Utah to fix the suspension.

We like them and wear them every day!

Bob

FlashD · 19th October 2008, 10:39 AM

I've had a vertex vent since August and love it. It took a lot longer to get a good fit than a standard hardhat, but it's worth it. Half the time I don't even remember it's on my head. It's really saved me a lot of pain after a few run-ins with limbs while footlocking and throwbags after missed shots. I wore a regular hardhat for a while climbing and never once lost it, but I don't like the extra bulk of them since they set up so high.
Just my two cents.

Rowan the Bruce · 19th October 2008, 11:38 AM

agreed the vertex vent is good, but if its hot it makes you sweat, and thats in England!

TrevMcRev · 14th January 2010, 07:53 AM

The search is OVER!

The comfiest helmet is right here

Find it first at TREEGEAR!

FlashD · 14th January 2010, 01:13 PM

That looks super nice right there. I love the integrated eye protection.

Garry Brockley · 15th January 2010, 08:12 PM

That looks good trev looks like someone has finally spent some time designing a helmet that is comfortable practical and useful looks like the next one im going for.

Therrin · 16th January 2010, 03:54 AM

Quote:

I can always use a piece of light twine for a chin strap. - Newguy18

Guys, you dont need THAT niffty, awesome thing! You can just use a hardhat and some twine for a chinstrap!

Willard Holmen · 16th January 2010, 04:44 AM

The best helmet I ever owned was this Husqvarna helmet I had years ago, can't get them any more. It had the impact safe 6 point web suspension, it had a nice short visor for better viewing, 2 rows of holes you can punch out on the top ridge and the indents for the ear muffs.
Willard.

Garry Brockley · 16th January 2010, 07:48 PM

ive still got a few of them hanging around holmen, i love them too

Therrin · 16th January 2010, 08:52 PM

Well I actually got my helmet all set up now.

Petzl ecrin roc w peltor muffs & mesh shield. I've gotten pretty attatched to it. The shield doesnt stick up in the air, it spring pivots back more in-line with the shape of the helmet. And since its the same helmet I've been using and am comfy with, its a great setup.

I'd actually really like to try one of those new Kask helmets. Dunno about it not having the suspension harness on the inside. As someone else mentioned I'm not sure how that'd be for impact stuff. Also wish someone would tell me if its even possible to get a mesh visor for it... but that subj keeps getting skirted.

Nice pics of your helmets though guys.

TrevMcRev · 16th January 2010, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Therrin

I'd actually really like to try one of those new Kask helmets. Dunno about it not having the suspension harness on the inside. As someone else mentioned I'm not sure how that'd be for impact stuff. Also wish someone would tell me if its even possible to get a mesh visor for it... but that subj keeps getting skirted.

Nice pics of your helmets though guys.

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

Therrin · 17th January 2010, 01:05 PM

Ahhhh!

Ya know, I completely didnt even think of that. Good point!!

I just wasnt sure if they made one that attatches the same way that other visor does is all.

Treeson · 18th January 2010, 02:15 AM

long as you remove the eye-piece you will be able to attatch mesh shield!

newguy18 · 24th January 2010, 01:29 PM

I use a vertex vent,company issued.Oh and it has muffs,only need those for the chipper though.

JohN Dee · 24th January 2010, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

I use a vertex vent,company issued.Oh and it has muffs,only need those for the chipper though.

Climber with slow climbing speed must make up with mighty chainsaw roar eh?! Guess yours roars the loudest, bahaha!

newguy18 · 25th January 2010, 02:12 AM

slow,i'm one of the quickest at valley crest.

jim1nz · 30th January 2010, 01:40 PM

Vally crest, wow you must be fast...

Hey Trev are they Italian made? Lot of guys use them there. You have had the KASK for a while now, whats the verdict?

TrevMcRev · 30th January 2010, 05:42 PM

Hey Jim, yes they are mde in Italy.

I've given it a good test run now and am still really diggin it.
Previously i were using the vertex vent.

I like that the muffs seem to seal really well, i always found the chinstrap fouled the muffs on the vent.

I like the tinted visor too. It's like always having your sunnies there, they dont fog & sweat doesn't run onto the visor either. Also you dont have the arms of your sunnies foul the seal on your ear muffs either.

One member here pointed out that the muffs arent the highest rated peltors but i find far better noise reduction with these than the h10's on my vertex vent.

There is lots of adjustment in the head band too. So should fit either a pinhead or a big mop of dreads

Did you see the other thread on it and the video review?

Husky man · 30th January 2010, 10:53 PM

when im climbing i use a Vertex vent climbing helmet. with the Class 4 peltor cap att ear muffs. and for the ground work i use a Husqvarna helmet with the ear muffs and visor. both are really comfey helmets.

woodmiller · 19th February 2010, 09:35 PM

Wouldn't go past the Pacific Helmets (kevlar) arborist helmet. Good fit especially for larger heads.
Had substantial with the Pacific Helmets range of fire helmets from the wildfire helmet (similar to the arborist version but with a brim) to the structural firefighting helmet (heavy duty, weighs approx 1.3kg). Both types of firefighting helmets proved very comfortable even for extednded periods of wear (after 6 hrs with the structural helmet, your neck tends to be tired, but your actual head feels fine...to me that is the sign of a good fitting helmet).

Getting a Pacific climbing helmet (sometimes referred to as a rescue helmet) was the obvious choice.

Treeson · 25th February 2010, 09:05 AM

After my boss threw a piece of wood in a wayward direction hitting my Vertex-best and destroying the chinstrap-clip. I have been borrowing his Kask helmet and I would personally say that I do not like the way that it does not allow enough room for the Peltor visor to feel comfortable as it sits too high and allows saw dust and snow inside the visor.
I feel the protection given is limited and I don't like the fact you feel sawdust hitting you in the lower chin.
The Helmet itself I found to be very hot -just as hot as my Vertex-best even though it is not vented and the mesh over the vent holes came away.
I'm looking forward to my new Arbor-Safe helmet to give it a go and see how the visor protection and suspension-harness work together. I would wear safety specs but I find with the weather over here they are always fogging up and affect the seal of ear defenders.

TrevMcRev · 4th January 2011, 09:16 AM

A new helmet by Pfanner coming this year.

jim1nz · 4th January 2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevMcRev

Hey Jim, yes they are mde in Italy.

I've given it a good test run now and am still really diggin it.
Previously i were using the vertex vent.

I like that the muffs seem to seal really well, i always found the chinstrap fouled the muffs on the vent.

I like the tinted visor too. It's like always having your sunnies there, they dont fog & sweat doesn't run onto the visor either. Also you dont have the arms of your sunnies foul the seal on your ear muffs either.

One member here pointed out that the muffs arent the highest rated peltors but i find far better noise reduction with these than the h10's on my vertex vent.

There is lots of adjustment in the head band too. So should fit either a pinhead or a big mop of dreads

Did you see the other thread on it and the video review?

Great review there mate. I didnt see the video review, il have a look for it unless you have a link handy.

Generally i have heard good things but i hear there is no harness inside the helmet, just foam padding? Wonder what the protection would be from a falling branch? May be they designed it a special way, bike helmets are made for one decent crash aren't they. Thats one thing i would like to know before changing.

I know some people involved with Pfanner, ill see what i can find out about this new helmet when im back in Germany...Looks good though!..well not so much looks visually ha but good design wise.

21st May 2008, 04:29 PM	#31
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. That's actually good to know. My noggin is a bit larger than the standard size.

29th July 2008, 07:21 PM	#33
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Man once you find the helmet that's comfy, Dont forget to wash the sweat band on the inside..l washed mine after about 6 months...ewwwwww...The water was black as...eewwwwwwy..That's me done __________________ 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

10th October 2008, 10:31 AM	#35
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. I can always use a piece of light twine for a chin strap.Actually you can order a chin strap for the skull buckets.If you take a long swing and its not intended then your not very good with work postioning and you shouldn't be up in a tree running a chainsaw.As for falling,even if the line were to catch you,you can almost always prevent that by keeping the line taut at all times,part of the reason i quit using the vt. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

10th October 2008, 10:56 AM	#37
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. I quit using a pole saw because the chain actually propeled a limb as i was cutting and it knocked me down,hit me in the back of my head too.Now i just climb the tree,no way it can hit me if i'm on top of it.I've swung a few times but it was on purpose,swinging from tree to tree. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

14th October 2008, 11:19 AM	#38
Bob Brennan I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coconut Grove, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 4	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. I just bought the Petzl vertex vent for the five of us. With hearing protection about 150.00 US We tuck glasses under the ear muffs and they work great. Chin strap is great for keeping the helmet on your head and having been beaned I can tell you it works great. We got different colors and the boss got the last pick. my guys say I look good in Orange. Wash the headband daily! The only problem I have had was I had to ship the helmet back to petzl in Utah to fix the suspension. We like them and wear them every day! Bob

19th October 2008, 10:39 AM	#39
FlashD Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 213	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. I've had a vertex vent since August and love it. It took a lot longer to get a good fit than a standard hardhat, but it's worth it. Half the time I don't even remember it's on my head. It's really saved me a lot of pain after a few run-ins with limbs while footlocking and throwbags after missed shots. I wore a regular hardhat for a while climbing and never once lost it, but I don't like the extra bulk of them since they set up so high. Just my two cents.

19th October 2008, 11:38 AM	#40
Rowan the Bruce Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kernow - UK Posts: 17	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. agreed the vertex vent is good, but if its hot it makes you sweat, and thats in England!

14th January 2010, 07:53 AM	#41
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. The search is OVER! The comfiest helmet is right here Find it first at TREEGEAR!

14th January 2010, 01:13 PM	#42
FlashD Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 213	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. That looks super nice right there. I love the integrated eye protection.

15th January 2010, 08:12 PM	#43
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. That looks good trev looks like someone has finally spent some time designing a helmet that is comfortable practical and useful looks like the next one im going for. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

16th January 2010, 04:44 AM	#45
Willard Holmen Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 649	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. The best helmet I ever owned was this Husqvarna helmet I had years ago, can't get them any more. It had the impact safe 6 point web suspension, it had a nice short visor for better viewing, 2 rows of holes you can punch out on the top ridge and the indents for the ear muffs. Willard. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jeff Darby; 16th January 2010 at 07:53 PM. Reason: embed picture

16th January 2010, 07:48 PM	#46
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. ive still got a few of them hanging around holmen, i love them too __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

16th January 2010, 08:52 PM	#47
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Well I actually got my helmet all set up now. Petzl ecrin roc w peltor muffs & mesh shield. I've gotten pretty attatched to it. The shield doesnt stick up in the air, it spring pivots back more in-line with the shape of the helmet. And since its the same helmet I've been using and am comfy with, its a great setup. I'd actually really like to try one of those new Kask helmets. Dunno about it not having the suspension harness on the inside. As someone else mentioned I'm not sure how that'd be for impact stuff. Also wish someone would tell me if its even possible to get a mesh visor for it... but that subj keeps getting skirted. Nice pics of your helmets though guys.

17th January 2010, 01:05 PM	#49
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Ahhhh! Ya know, I completely didnt even think of that. Good point!! I just wasnt sure if they made one that attatches the same way that other visor does is all.

18th January 2010, 02:15 AM	#50
Treeson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 177	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. long as you remove the eye-piece you will be able to attatch mesh shield!

24th January 2010, 01:29 PM	#51
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. I use a vertex vent,company issued.Oh and it has muffs,only need those for the chipper though. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

25th January 2010, 02:12 AM	#53
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. slow,i'm one of the quickest at valley crest. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

30th January 2010, 01:40 PM	#54
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: International, Germany Posts: 476	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Vally crest, wow you must be fast... Hey Trev are they Italian made? Lot of guys use them there. You have had the KASK for a while now, whats the verdict? __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE

30th January 2010, 05:42 PM	#55
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Hey Jim, yes they are mde in Italy. I've given it a good test run now and am still really diggin it. Previously i were using the vertex vent. I like that the muffs seem to seal really well, i always found the chinstrap fouled the muffs on the vent. I like the tinted visor too. It's like always having your sunnies there, they dont fog & sweat doesn't run onto the visor either. Also you dont have the arms of your sunnies foul the seal on your ear muffs either. One member here pointed out that the muffs arent the highest rated peltors but i find far better noise reduction with these than the h10's on my vertex vent. There is lots of adjustment in the head band too. So should fit either a pinhead or a big mop of dreads Did you see the other thread on it and the video review?

30th January 2010, 10:53 PM	#56
Husky man Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bulli N.S.W Posts: 104	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. when im climbing i use a Vertex vent climbing helmet. with the Class 4 peltor cap att ear muffs. and for the ground work i use a Husqvarna helmet with the ear muffs and visor. both are really comfey helmets.

19th February 2010, 09:35 PM	#57
woodmiller Sappling Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mt Macedon, Vic Posts: 33	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Wouldn't go past the Pacific Helmets (kevlar) arborist helmet. Good fit especially for larger heads. Had substantial with the Pacific Helmets range of fire helmets from the wildfire helmet (similar to the arborist version but with a brim) to the structural firefighting helmet (heavy duty, weighs approx 1.3kg). Both types of firefighting helmets proved very comfortable even for extednded periods of wear (after 6 hrs with the structural helmet, your neck tends to be tired, but your actual head feels fine...to me that is the sign of a good fitting helmet). Getting a Pacific climbing helmet (sometimes referred to as a rescue helmet) was the obvious choice.

25th February 2010, 09:05 AM	#58
Treeson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 177	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. After my boss threw a piece of wood in a wayward direction hitting my Vertex-best and destroying the chinstrap-clip. I have been borrowing his Kask helmet and I would personally say that I do not like the way that it does not allow enough room for the Peltor visor to feel comfortable as it sits too high and allows saw dust and snow inside the visor. I feel the protection given is limited and I don't like the fact you feel sawdust hitting you in the lower chin. The Helmet itself I found to be very hot -just as hot as my Vertex-best even though it is not vented and the mesh over the vent holes came away. I'm looking forward to my new Arbor-Safe helmet to give it a go and see how the visor protection and suspension-harness work together. I would wear safety specs but I find with the weather over here they are always fogging up and affect the seal of ear defenders.

4th January 2011, 09:16 AM	#59
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. A new helmet by Pfanner coming this year. Attached Thumbnails

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