The search for a comfy helmet.

Therrin · 30th March 2008, 01:54 AM

Hello all,

Wanted to ask who out there has a comfy helmet that doesn't get caught on stuff on a regular basis.

Is there one which has integrated safety features but is relatively unbulky or doesn't get caught and pulled off much?

A shooting friend has hearing protection which mutes loud noises and amplifies voice and such electrically. Has anyone integrated these to arb helmets / hearing protection yet?

newguy18 · 30th March 2008, 09:45 AM

i'm looking at buying a skull bucket.It doesn't have the screen or built in hearing protectin which would get hung up on most of my work so those can be seperate pieces.

Ekka · 30th March 2008, 02:02 PM

The most popular (and expensive) are these ones.

Pacific Helmets - Helmet Makers - Fire Helmets, ATV Helmets, Forestry Helmet and more

I think I need one of these aluminized ones to prevent those penetrable BS sound waves.

JayD · 30th March 2008, 02:40 PM

Hi Therrin,
I have used a few over the years, Genuine stihl,aftermarket, They done the job. I now use Pacific kevlar Helmet, This helmet is very well made and very strong and comfortable one small draw back is getting used to the extra weight on your head. When it becomes time to replace this helmet I will be going with Pacific again.
I hope this helps you make up your mind when buying your helmet.
JayD

ps, Optional extra is foil you just got to keep them aliens out of your head!..LOL.

treekiwi · 30th March 2008, 11:07 PM

Hey guys,
I have a Petzl vertex vent helmet. It is very comfy, very light and has a good adjustment system. Relatively cheap aswel and only cost me about 130 nz for the helmet and about 40nz for muffs, wear glasses so visor not included but are avaliable and it costs about 200nz for the setup. Good choice and heaps of colour choices from fluro orange to black or red.

JayD · 31st March 2008, 01:10 AM

Hi Therrin,
I could not post any pictures earlier,Sorry,But I can know.

This is my helmet I use day to day.Hope this helps make your mind up.

playfordtree · 31st March 2008, 01:42 AM

Good choice of helmet Jay.

I had one just like it when i worked for my first tree co.
The only difference was mine had the air vents in the top, which made it more bearable during summer.
They are pricey though.$$

Now i pay for them myself, i just use one of the cheap plastic ones with clip on muffs.
It doesn't feel as well balanced as the kevlar type you use.
(maybe it's the chin strap on the kevlar ones that makes them sit better????)

How do you find the mesh gaurd? Only ever used one once.
I didn't like it, as it felt like i was looking out a flyscreen window.
I just prefer safety glasses.

JayD · 31st March 2008, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playfordtree

How do you find the mesh gaurd? Only ever used one once.
I didn't like it, as it felt like i was looking out a flyscreen window.
I just prefer safety glasses.

You get used to mesh,I cant wear safety glasses as I wear specs, So the mesh visor brings me inline with the safety standards. If I could I would wear safety glasses and the visor. The only drama with the mesh is you get a bit of glare when facing the sun.

Therrin · 31st March 2008, 03:47 AM

Hey guys,

Thanks everyone for the usefull responses.
Jay, that setup actually really does look alot more streamlined than my Stihl one. My earpieces use two wires each for adjustment, and branches catch at them like crazy!

Kiwi, I used my petzl ecrin roc while starting out, and they're VERY comfy, but mostly the groundies use it now. I suppose I'll have to look, but I wasn't sure if Petzl made one with integral ear protection.

As far as mesh, I actually prefer using it over safety glasses; which are a bit of a pain fitting over my everyday seeing glasses. But safety glasses also fog up and get oil and stuff smeared on em. That stuff just sheds right off the mesh and it's no problem.

The Stihl head rig I use, the mesh attatchment thing broke after the first week or two and it's ziptied into place on the bracket, It's also really big and bulky. Not bad for pines, but the elms are hell.

I'll check over some of the ones you guys mentioned and see what I think.

crucificio · 31st March 2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

Hi Therrin,
I could not post any pictures earlier,Sorry,But I can know.

This is my helmet I use day to day.Hope this helps make your mind up.

I got that same helmet and also a husky same style, the mesh sometimes gets bit dented but apart from that it ok. mine seems comfy enough, just get very warm in it after a good few hours work

jim1nz · 31st March 2008, 04:16 PM

Vertex Vent. Very light.

I have a custom one on the way, a mate organized for me when i get down to Texas for the climbing comp down there.

Bermy · 5th April 2008, 11:58 AM

Vertex Vent...with Stihl muffs and visor, used for two years.
Also Ecrin Roc, there is an adaptor that fits through one of the vent holes, Stihl muffs and visor clip onto that...using this setup now, I like the balance of the Ecrin better than the Vertex.

Both are light and great ventilation for the hot heads!
(both Petzl)

jim1nz · 10th April 2008, 02:39 PM

Check this out, my mate Abram from Texas got this painted for me by a friend who is selling custom painted helmets.

newguy18 · 10th April 2008, 02:44 PM

i figured it would have a picture of a lamb on it.

treekiwi · 10th April 2008, 02:47 PM

Dont knock it to you try it

don't no what ur missing!!! lambs are better than bears lol

newguy18 · 10th April 2008, 02:48 PM

30th March 2008, 01:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	The search for a comfy helmet. Hello all, Wanted to ask who out there has a comfy helmet that doesn't get caught on stuff on a regular basis. Is there one which has integrated safety features but is relatively unbulky or doesn't get caught and pulled off much? A shooting friend has hearing protection which mutes loud noises and amplifies voice and such electrically. Has anyone integrated these to arb helmets / hearing protection yet? __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

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newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,185	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. i'm looking at buying a skull bucket.It doesn't have the screen or built in hearing protectin which would get hung up on most of my work so those can be seperate pieces. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

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Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,664	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. The most popular (and expensive) are these ones. Pacific Helmets - Helmet Makers - Fire Helmets, ATV Helmets, Forestry Helmet and more I think I need one of these aluminized ones to prevent those penetrable BS sound waves. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

30th March 2008, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
JayD Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Hi Therrin, I have used a few over the years, Genuine stihl,aftermarket, They done the job. I now use Pacific kevlar Helmet, This helmet is very well made and very strong and comfortable one small draw back is getting used to the extra weight on your head. When it becomes time to replace this helmet I will be going with Pacific again. I hope this helps you make up your mind when buying your helmet. JayD ps, Optional extra is foil you just got to keep them aliens out of your head!..LOL. __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory

30th March 2008, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
treekiwi Cruisin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 85	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Hey guys, I have a Petzl vertex vent helmet. It is very comfy, very light and has a good adjustment system. Relatively cheap aswel and only cost me about 130 nz for the helmet and about 40nz for muffs, wear glasses so visor not included but are avaliable and it costs about 200nz for the setup. Good choice and heaps of colour choices from fluro orange to black or red.

31st March 2008, 01:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
playfordtree Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 340	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Good choice of helmet Jay. I had one just like it when i worked for my first tree co. The only difference was mine had the air vents in the top, which made it more bearable during summer. They are pricey though.$$ Now i pay for them myself, i just use one of the cheap plastic ones with clip on muffs. It doesn't feel as well balanced as the kevlar type you use. (maybe it's the chin strap on the kevlar ones that makes them sit better????) How do you find the mesh gaurd? Only ever used one once. I didn't like it, as it felt like i was looking out a flyscreen window. I just prefer safety glasses. __________________ I Drink Therefore I am.

31st March 2008, 03:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Hey guys, Thanks everyone for the usefull responses. Jay, that setup actually really does look alot more streamlined than my Stihl one. My earpieces use two wires each for adjustment, and branches catch at them like crazy! Kiwi, I used my petzl ecrin roc while starting out, and they're VERY comfy, but mostly the groundies use it now. I suppose I'll have to look, but I wasn't sure if Petzl made one with integral ear protection. As far as mesh, I actually prefer using it over safety glasses; which are a bit of a pain fitting over my everyday seeing glasses. But safety glasses also fog up and get oil and stuff smeared on em. That stuff just sheds right off the mesh and it's no problem. The Stihl head rig I use, the mesh attatchment thing broke after the first week or two and it's ziptied into place on the bracket, It's also really big and bulky. Not bad for pines, but the elms are hell. I'll check over some of the ones you guys mentioned and see what I think. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

31st March 2008, 04:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
jim1nz Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Vertex Vent. Very light. I have a custom one on the way, a mate organized for me when i get down to Texas for the climbing comp down there. __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE

5th April 2008, 11:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bermy Cruisin' Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bermuda Posts: 65	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Vertex Vent...with Stihl muffs and visor, used for two years. Also Ecrin Roc, there is an adaptor that fits through one of the vent holes, Stihl muffs and visor clip onto that...using this setup now, I like the balance of the Ecrin better than the Vertex. Both are light and great ventilation for the hot heads! (both Petzl) __________________ Keep smiling, people will wonder what you are up to! (especially if you're gunning a chainsaw!)

10th April 2008, 02:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
treekiwi Cruisin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 85	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. Dont knock it to you try it don't no what ur missing!!! lambs are better than bears lol

10th April 2008, 02:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,185	Re: The search for a comfy helmet. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

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jim1nz Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296