Forestry Head Gear, Best? or...

[.Artisan.]

SUP!

I am looking for recomendations for a helmet. Should I just go w/ Stihls Forestry Helmet System?
I think I see 2 different units, orange and black ear-muffs.

Are there others you perfer? I am really in the dark about these things.

I just bought a Bearcat PTO Chipper and I have a 009 Stihl and thinking about
getting a MS361 I think ti was. I do not handle wood everyday but when
i do I mix it up good...so I want good protection.

 

[beelsr]

If you're working on the ground, get a regular helmet with a facescreen & built-in hearing protection. I just traded my Peltor in (retired it actually) for a Premium Rockman setup from Baileys. Which happens to be on sale - and I paid full price a few weeks ago... :mad2: I give it a thumbs-up, regardless.

Also, since you sound new, make sure you get protective pants or chaps. Cheaper than an ER co-pay is how I describe it to friends.

 

[.Artisan.]

If you're working on the ground, get a regular helmet with a facescreen & built-in hearing protection. I just traded my Peltor in (retired it actually) for a Premium Rockman setup from Baileys. Which happens to be on sale - and I paid full price a few weeks ago... :mad2: I give it a thumbs-up, regardless.

Also, since you sound new, make sure you get protective pants or chaps. Cheaper than an ER co-pay is how I describe it to friends.

54 years new but yes, a noob to Forestry tasks. I mean I hold my own, I own a plumbing
contracting business but I will never know it all. I'll take a look at what you got.
THANX for the reply, much appreciated...yes, Chaps are on the list.

Today I started the rebuilding / re-blading a Bearcat 554 machine, so money going out...AGAIN! :msp_wink:

 

[ROPECLIMBER]

I use the petzel vertex vent with 3m ear muffs, am looking at a new one as this is an 03 model and the adjuster broke so is one size now to fit over my cap but it gets hot with cap on under it in the summer, I would look for a forestry helmet with a chin strap even for ground work the ear muffs hold it on pretty good but if a light branch knoks it off and the next one pegs you then you will wish you had a chin strap.
Paul

 

[sgreanbeans]

Check Amazon, I just ordered a Petzl Equios (sp?) for $44. I have a brush, regular hard hat and a climbing one. All have their place. I like to wear the brush when shipping. I hate it when a little branch will spin and slap ya.

 

[.Artisan.]

Check Amazon, I just ordered a Petzl Equios (sp?) for $44. I have a brush, regular hard hat and a climbing one. All have their place. I like to wear the brush when shipping. I hate it when a little branch will spin and slap ya.

Lots of Petzel likers...a chin strap definately needs to be considered...Thank You!

 

[deevo]

Lots of Petzel likers...a chin strap definately needs to be considered...Thank You!

Petzl Vertex x2 I've had mine for 7 years (actually have 2) one with the tikka light for nightime emergency work. Still holds my melon together, and no signs or wear other then the norm. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[sgreanbeans]

Check Amazon, I just ordered a Petzl Equios (sp?) for $44. I have a brush, regular hard hat and a climbing one. All have their place. I like to wear the brush when shipping. I hate it when a little branch will spin and slap ya.

Petzl Elios, they had like 4 or 5 left. I just got it, nice and purty.......for now.