Stein Helmet Ear Defenders - no good

[Haironyourchest]

I'v been using my new Stein/Kask Super Plasma PL climbing helmet for a couple of days and the ear defenders just aren't doing their job. Compared to my old Husqvarna branded groundie's helmet - which has the exact (like identical) defenders and arms, they simply don't work. Its like I can get a good seal if I mess with them for a while, but as soon as I move my head there're letting in decibels again. So annoying, I'll have to ware plugs with that helmet now.

 

Does anyone else have this helmet? Any notions - or could it just be the shape of my skull?

[tonytree]

I had the same issue with my super plasma helmet also keep an eye on the screws they manage to undo after time.

[Arbtech Tree Services]

Yep, watch for screws coming loose.

It's the harness causing the seal problem, try altering it a bit.

 

Regards,

 

Steve.

[Haironyourchest]

Thanks I'll try, but it looks pretty much unalterable. What a bummer.

[markieg31]

i have the same trouble. it did seem to get better. the screw fell out one side so i went back to my old petzl helmet and my god what a difference. The ear defenders seem to clip down on to your head with a lot more pressure creating a better seal- have tried same ear defenders on the stein helmet and but i get the same problem.

Maybe my head is not fat enough for the helmet!! But have not bothered getting screws for the stein and have probably been wearing the old petzl for nearly a year!!