Chin straps on climbing helmets.

[Mick Dempsey]

7 minutes ago, lux said:

I use the same lid. I also like it a lot. Personally I keep the chinstrap done Up when climbing. I always thought if I had a mishap up a tree and fell the lid would probably come off my bonce before I either hit the deck or the trunk.

Does yours have the gold coloured metal mesh visor. I quite like them. Easy to bend back into shape if they get squashed by other kit in the vans.

Don’t think so, not at home atm so can’t check

 

[lux]

Don’t think so, not at home atm so can’t check
 

Either way , great lid. From a safety point of view for climbing I’d say reinstate the chin strap Mick.

[Mick Dempsey]

Not going to happen, but thanks.

[lux]

Not going to happen, but thanks.

Are they hot on H & S over there ? I.e you should wear chainsaw trousers , equivalent of Lola for kit etc when working professionally

Or are they typically laissez faire

[Mick Dempsey]

Laissez faire, at least out here in the sticks.

 

It’s a bit like 30 years ago in the UK, tree surgery or whatever you choose to call it is not really a recognised industry, just something landscapers do occasionally.

 

I have noticed an improvement in the last 15 years, more chippers, more competent climbers in evidence. Down to more training courses I suppose, like in the UK.

 

 

Edited December 26, 2020 by Mick Dempsey

[Pete Mctree]

I wear a chinstrap loosely-  cannot bear it tight as it makes me nauseous. Something is better than nothing & I really feel it's a necessity when climbing, as it's all too easy to have it knocked of your head in an impact.

[Doug Tait]

Have had the husky helmet a while (with the gold coloured visor) and I like it a lot.

 

I always use the strap though, never considered removing it. Do you have problems with it moving about all the time when only the muffs securing it?

[JAG63]

I always fasten the chinstrap for climbing (vertex vent)

[carlos]

i always use the chinstrap in the tree, then clip it up inside the lid when on the ground.

id feel a bit silly if it fell off in the tree when i needed it or if it needed replacing due to a fall from a tree.

[maybelateron]

I have used Petz helmets for ages. I always keep the chin strap done up when climbing or off the ground in any way. In fact I keep the strap done up on the ground, as I can't stand if flapping about.