Climbing lids for groundwork?

[Sam Thompson]

I'm searching for a comfier helmet than the Husky standard ones I use, I just cant get them to fit right. Im impressed by the comfort of the Petzl's and Stein Plasma stuff, anyone using them on the floor for forestry and/or arb work?

 

 

 

Sam

Edited May 17, 2011 by Sam Thompson

[Dean O]

I like the petzl vertex

just bought a stein for one of our climbers and she seems to like it - she prefers it as she has a smaller than average head circumference and it fits her better than her petzl did.

[Brad_28]

Stein plasma over petzel vertex for me. More comfortable and seems to keep you abit cooler, because the petzel has that foam type liner (not nice) imo.

As for ground use, while im at work after coming down from the tree i use my stein plasma and would reach for that over the petzel climbing lid or the husky groundie lid everytime. (but theres a fair few new ones out/coming out so...)

[WoodED]

I'm searching for a comfier helmet than the Husky standard ones I use, I just cant get them to fit right. Im impressed by the comfort of the Petzl's and Stein Plasma stuff, anyone using them on the floor for forestry and/or arb work?

 

 

 

Sam

 

yup i have a vertex vent with the msa sordin fittings mainly for ground work but the odd climb here and there.

[chainsawdom]

I use my vertex on the ground all the time.

[AHPP]

What do people think about the following points of view?

 

 

1) A helmet without a chin strap is useless because it be knocked off.

 

2) A helmet without a chin strap is worse than useless because not only can it be knocked off but it gives the wearer a false sense of security.

[Sam Thompson]

What do people think about the following points of view?

 

 

1) A helmet without a chin strap is useless because it be knocked off.

 

Wrong because your muffs keep it on when your using it.

 

2) A helmet without a chin strap is worse than useless because not only can it be knocked off but it gives the wearer a false sense of security.

 

Still a chance I suppose, but less, and never really thought about a false sense of security

 

 

Don't get what thats really about chief, but hey ho

[RobRainford]

When looking up with a standard ground helmet there is an easier chance if it tipping off and it's even easier to be knocked off.

 

Agreed your muffs hold it in place but a hard enough knock would still bring it off.

 

 

I always use a climbing lid. Much comfier than standard ones and I feel the ear defenders have a softer and comfier surround

 

I don't think I could go back to a ground lid!

[Sam Thompson]

Looks like I'm going to get one or the other. The Question now is the new Vent or The Stein Plasma Work AQ?

 

 

Sam

[RobRainford]

Looks like I'm going to get one or the other. The Question now is the new Vent or The Stein Plasma Work AQ?

 

 

Sam

 

That's like asking stihl or husky!

 

Get whichever fits right. I have a stein with peltor/stihl fittings and mesh visor. Can't get on with the solid one as it scratches up and is awful in the rain!

 

I have tried a petzl for a day and honestly noticed no real difference.