Protos helmet - Feedback

[Jay_UK]

Evening...

 

Well I finally used my Protos helmet in anger and I'm a little disappointed with one thing (But overall it is a great helmet, light, not too hot, nice fit, great visor, etc)

 

But the ear defenders!!! Yes I saw all the reviews about them and their lower rating compared to others (most). I have some others which are the same rating.

 

I have them adjusted to the maximum pressure, but they still aren't that tight on my head. I did try the helmet before I bought (and used) it, and they seemed fine, but when using with machinery you can hear/tell they just aren't tight enough. If I gently touch/press them with my finger tip, then they seal a lot better and the sound level drops nicely.

 

Anyone got any suggestions (apart from get a fatter/wider head or use ear plugs)?

 

J.

[silky fox]

I've been using a ptotos for a

two years.The defenders don't match the noise cancelling of say,Sordin or Peltor but with them set at Max i am happy with them whilst using a saw.The chipper is a different matter.The spring in the lid attatchment needs to give slightly more pressure.

Edited August 9, 2016 by silky fox

[Ian Clarke]

Get custom moulded eat plugs I got mine from mercury hearing. They block out 25db same as standard earfenders i believe. Our apprentice had a protos and it didn't last but I think that was him not looking after gear more than the helmet.

 

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[Jay_UK]

Hi there,

 

I'll have a look to see if there is anything I can do to increase the spring pressure - watch this space

 

J.

[silky fox]

Or try the Mercury Ear plugs.

[stihlmadasever]

Put pressure on pfanner to make better eardefenders with their helmet.

Begs the question though...

Why buy the helmet if you were aware the ear protection was ineffective ???

[inthewoods]

Put pressure on pfanner to make better eardefenders with their helmet.

Begs the question though...

Why buy the helmet if you were aware the ear protection was ineffective ???

 

Probably because there wasn't any saws or chippers going full bore in the shop :what:

[silky fox]

I am more than happy with my Ptotos and everything about it.I intend to see the Pfanner/Protos people at the APF if they are there and ask them about any developments there may be in any possible upgrades.After all every single component is changeable.

[MattyF]

I'm pretty sure I had a conversation with the distributor about an upgrade for increased pressure for the muffs to seal out sound...this was was available or happening, but was unlikely that pfanner where developing higher snr protection.

I would contact clarkes to confirm this though.

[silky fox]

Thanks Matty...shall invesigate further.