stein/kash helmets

[taffupatree]

ah gotcha.ive got a stein with the mesh.havent tried the other visor tho. can see how that would be prob....those visors aint cheap either!

[DN22 Gardening]

hi,

got a stein but don't use it as i don't know how to fit the mesh visor

 

anyone know what spring you have to remove????

 

ta

[RobRainford]

You can buy the mesh visor separate. There was no need to change anything on the visor. It clipped straight into the predefined holes already on the muff fittings

[taffupatree]

sorry.my mistake just re-read the post i took the pic from.the guy said that to fit both visors you have to attach/route the spring a bit diffirent

[wiley_p]

I am currently testing a Kask helmet for Wesspur. I am curious what features do folks look for in a helmet. For me, protecting the little bit of functioning gray matter I have left is very critical. I feel the Kask falls way short in this regard, there is 0 side impact protection, the shell is much to soft. I would guess many folks will like the features that allow a visor, and muffs. I do like the retainer clips for a headlamp. Having the styrofoam in the top, blocking airflow over the top of ones skull seems like that will get overly warm.

Overall it falls short for me. I would allow any of my crew to wear one on the job site. Still, I think the Pacific kevlar helmets offer the highest protection.

[Mozza]

hi,

got a stein but don't use it as i don't know how to fit the mesh visor

 

anyone know what spring you have to remove????

 

ta

 

Ive got a mesh viosr, you dont need to remove anything, Just unscrew the crap plastic stupid thing and screw in the mesh one, Simples mate

[Steve Bullman]

rightly or wrongly, i go for nice and light....and in particular i look out for the headband material...a lot of the helmets give me a rash in the summer. the ones with the furry headbands are the worst. i wear plugs and glasses so attachment options are of no interest to me personally.

[wiley_p]

This helmet is nice and light. Fits well too. The head band looks like the stuff on the inside of my climbing shoes, which makes me think it will smell similar and develop a nice funk on my forehead. I have had a couple of bad concussions, allegedly, I cannot take too many more, therefore I opt for the highest level of pro I can get disregarding weight to a degree.

[Jonesie]

I feel the Kask falls way short in this regard, there is 0 side impact protection,

 

There are a few Kask.Stein helmets some have no side protection, but the TC version conforms to EN12492 with side impact. Not sure what one you have been looking at.

 

I've just copied this about the cleaning of the smelly bits from the importers website. I've just learnt this myself so thought I best share it.

 

The inner padding consists of two different pieces, head-band and disc, totally removable and washable by hand or in a washing machine at 30°

[Nigel]

I am currently testing a Kask helmet for Wesspur. I am curious what features do folks look for in a helmet. For me, protecting the little bit of functioning gray matter I have left is very critical. I feel the Kask falls way short in this regard, there is 0 side impact protection, the shell is much to soft. I would guess many folks will like the features that allow a visor, and muffs. I do like the retainer clips for a headlamp. Having the styrofoam in the top, blocking airflow over the top of ones skull seems like that will get overly warm.

Overall it falls short for me. I would allow any of my crew to wear one on the job site. Still, I think the Pacific kevlar helmets offer the highest protection.

 

It is important to point out that the Kask helmet you are testing is made of totally different materials to to Kask helmets here in Europe; these changes were made in order to meet the United States ANSI Z89 standard. Both the inner liner and the retention system (chinstrap and adjuster) are different to the EN12492 TC helmets we sell in the UK. It is also important to note that the inner linings of the kask helmets have been designed to be removed so they can be washed. These liners are also available as replacement parts which can be purchased from dealers.