Forestry helmet vs arborist helmet

[Walnut Beast]

Revisiting this thread and about ready to pull the trigger on a 
Pfanner
Protos forestry helmet. Are you guys that have them still pretty happy and are they pretty comfortable. I have a husqvarna one from years ago and i know it would be wise to wear it but I end up wearing radio ear protection instead. No head protection! Having a good  helmet like these would make me wear it and it seems if you get the clear lens that you could change it out and it would work fantastic for metal fabrication also.

[PoginyHill]

Wore them both yesterday (helmet and Pfanner pants). Still very happy with them.

[Tin Horse]

I've had the helmet for about 5 years now. Love it. Would never go back to anything else. 

[Andries]

X2, what Tin Horse said.
The Senna communication earmuffs are worth it too. 

[Old saw fixer]

I'm still happy with my Protos helmet!  I'd like to try the chainsaw pants one day.

[teakwood]

The chainsaw pants i use since about 10 years, i'm on my second pair. would never go back to anything else

[Skeans1]

How many years are these plastic hat good for?

[Walnut Beast]

The company says five but I bet everyone isn't switching them out unless it's a company 

[Skeans1]

@Walnut Beast 
For what they cost they should last longer then 5 years, here's a good question why don't more use aluminum hard hats?

[Walnut Beast]

It's on the way . The lens system is really slick they have. So I added a smoke lens

[Walnut Beast]

You guys that have these I can see why you are very happy! I'm very impressed with it. Thanks for all the feedback from you guys that have them! The sunglasses are amazing how they work and rotate up in there.  

 

 

 

    

[Old saw fixer]

@Walnut Beast
For what they cost they should last longer then 5 years, here’s a good question why don’t more use aluminum hard hats?

Are there aluminum hard hats that are still made in the USA?

[Old Greenhorn]

Yep, Skull Bucket. I like mine a lot and no expiration.

[Walnut Beast]

@Walnut Beast
For what they cost they should last longer then 5 years, here's a good question why don't more use aluminum hard hats?

Are there aluminum hard hats that are still made in the USA?

Baileys has two styles full brim and hard hat. But no thanks! Without integrated ear protection, face shield or different shades that flip up out of the way that's all in one package it's pretty tuff to beat that fits and is extremely comfortable that you want to wear!

Expiration or no expiration having head gear on your head is what counts. I bet if there were independent tests on the helmets after five years they would be just fine. I doubt many people are throwing their head gear out after the expiration. A good company insurance policy and old inventory roll over at companies that use them

[Ianab]

Plastics mostly deteriorate with UV light. I'm sure a plastic helmet would last longer than 5 years with "normal" use. But they rate it at that in case some one is using it in the desert 6 days a week. The plastic will be getting a bit brittle by then. 

For a business, replacing safety gear after 5 years isn't unusual.  It's the same with kids car seats. They have a "use by date" because the plastic tends to deteriorate from being left in a hot car, and no one knows for how long. They guarantee they will last ~7 years, after that?

[Skeans1]

@Walnut Beast
For what they cost they should last longer then 5 years, here's a good question why don't more use aluminum hard hats?

Are there aluminum hard hats that are still made in the USA?

Baileys has two styles full brim and hard hat. But no thanks! Without integrated ear protection, face shield or different shades that flip up out of the way that's all in one package it's pretty tuff to beat that fits and is extremely comfortable that you want to wear!

Expiration or no expiration having head gear on your head is what counts. I bet if there were independent tests on the helmets after five years they would be just fine. I doubt many people are throwing their head gear out after the expiration. A good company insurance policy and old inventory roll over at companies that use them

They do make face shields for we have one they come in both a clear shield or mesh screen. As far as hearing protection goes ear plugs are the standard but I do seem to remember seeing an add on deal with muffs. 

[Hogdaddy]

How heavy is the Protos helmet?

[PoginyHill]

I would say about the same or maybe lighter than a typical plastic hardhat with add-on face shield and earmuffs. But the comfort makes them seem lighter whether it actually is or not. I don't have experience with aluminum hardhats.

[Tin Horse]

How heavy is the Protos helmet?

Just checked mine. 1lb. 14 oz. Muffs/ shield/ and sunglasses.