What's the best helmet for forestry?

[Stu]

Hey guys

 

Gunna buy a new helmet soon, I've always bought the husky forestry lids but would like something with a bit more comfort ability and padding, was thinking the new protos but heard there not worth the money! It potentially might be used for a bit of climbing so one where you can take the chin strap off.

 

What's people opinions?

[Arbocop]

Just like boots heads are all different shapes, so try a range on, June not too far away and the arb show looms.

 

And the current best practise for climbing is a mountaineering style lid, so the tried and tested huski/balance lid with a chin strap would no longer be appropriate.

 

cheers

 

ps i wear a Stine

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Protos.

 

 

Sent with my iPhone from me, to you!

[TreeswingerPerth]

Deffo Protos

[JimM]

Protos....grin.

 

I believe Yvonne at Clark Forestry has sold a lot of the forest version.

[bob]

Certainly think the protos is the best

Would I buy one?

Could I afford one?

Watch this space haha

[doobin]

Make your own one up to suit. I use a Centurion Concept vented, nice and light. I chose high viz yellow and a reduced peak. I have an MSA type mesh visor for it, a clear visor for strimming, Howard Leight Sync ear defenders to plug into my mp3 player plus a rear cape and a chin strap if I want to use one. Total cost about £60.

[JimM]

Certainly think the protos is the best

Would I buy one?

Could I afford one?

Watch this space haha

 

Surprised you've not equipped Pete and the boys with them :-)

 

Go on, you know you want one Bob.

[Barry_Skyland]

Husqvarna are releasing a new helmet in March - the Forest Technical, looks the part and should retail around £60-£70.

[fergusonforestry]

ol' husky hat's never given me any probs, and i'd rather wear a tea cosy on me head than a protos ! think you'll struggle to find anything more technical in ground helmets most are just hard hats with ear defender and visor attached, I know what you mean about chin straps that's why my petzl got the boot