Are Protos Helmets worth the money?

[Tommy_B]

Was that cheaper or more expensive than a standard one?

[IronMike]

Was more expensive. About £200 all in.

[Treestumptom]

I think a lot is down to setting it up for your head when you first buy it, in had mine a while now and love it still, though I do have a pea head

[Tommy_B]

If you're happy with it mate?

[IronMike]

I’m afraid to say I’ve not actually worn mine yet ? it’s too nice to put to work in horrible Sitka thinnings! 
 

Im actually waiting for my new Sena 50S to arrive so I can install it. Once it’s here and all is fitted I’ll let iron man out to play!

[Treestumptom]

Iv just bought a beaudens motorbike comms set up and plumbed it into my lid, great little thing for £40, radio, mp3, phonecalls and comms ??

[Treerover]

Ok I think I should now latterly follow up my original post.
Based on some suggestions, and like a tight arse recidivist, I bought the Petzl lid. I’m used to Petzl hats, but yet again from the first day I knew it wasn’t for my horse box shaped head.
I have persevered with it for too long and thought I’d take the other camps advice eventually after many months of poorly fitting, headache inducing wobbly hat .....I took the advice and bought the Protos.
A) what a beautifully designed and engineered piece of work it is
B) The options of adjustment are second to none
C) The gentle fit and resultant enjoyment are a thing of delight !!!

So to all the folk who’s initial advice I was determined might be wrong , you weren’t !
Thank you .
I genuinely find this placcy ‘at a treat to don.
Lovely stuff.
Many thanks brothers [emoji1307]

[broadsword]

Well worth it for me. I wouldn't have anything  else. 

[swinny]

1 hour ago, Treerover said:

Ok I think I should now latterly follow up my original post.
Based on some suggestions, and like a tight arse recidivist, I bought the Petzl lid. I’m used to Petzl hats, but yet again from the first day I knew it wasn’t for my horse box shaped head.
I have persevered with it for too long and thought I’d take the other camps advice eventually after many months of poorly fitting, headache inducing wobbly hat .....I took the advice and bought the Protos.
A) what a beautifully designed and engineered piece of work it is
B) The options of adjustment are second to none
C) The gentle fit and resultant enjoyment are a thing of delight !!!

So to all the folk who’s initial advice I was determined might be wrong , you weren’t !
Thank you .
I genuinely find this placcy ‘at a treat to don.
Lovely stuff.
Many thanks brothers

Interesting to know....

 

My first petzl with the adjustment dial at the back was ace.... This new one with different thickness.of headband is shite.... Utter stupid design made for petzl just to gain more money.  Like you say it's a wobbly sod and worse when wearing glasses like me. Hate the bloody thing. Wish my old helmet wasn't run over by a tracked chipper lol

 

 

My mates just bought a protos but hasn't brought it to work yet!!!! Me being a tight git was still thinking petzl but might have to push the boundaries and go for the protos

Edited February 14, 2021 by swinny

[Ty Korrigan]

I have bought a third Protos for the subby climber, I'm confident he'll grow into it eventually.

I'm waiting on 2 more BT coms units to arrive. 

I particularly like the scent of my headband, reminds me of Milou's sweaty paws when he would get into bed and try to push me out.

   Stuart