Logging helmet?

[Sean McGillicuddy]

Logging helmet?
What is out there and what are you using.
I would like to replace my Husky helmet.

 

[Sean McGillicuddy]

How would this setup work?
http://www.amazon.com/Chainsaw-Safe...oBuLWEL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_

 

[barmstrong2]

I hate 'em.

 

[jeffesonm]

I bought one, used it once and it's sat on the shelf since.

 

[highanddryinco]

I think I've got the right link here. I bought this Elvex vented model and am quite happy with it.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...92641986432046&thid=JN.ZWGwA2zFuXolqTrYkjTc5g

 

[ADK_XJ]

I Bought an inexpensive Labonville helmet, muffs and face screen for maybe $20+/- at the beginning of this season. Sure, it's a little sweaty to wear in July but the first time I cut through a thick grapevine and the t-Rex femur sized log came loose and fell out of the above tree onto my head I was SURE as S#!+ glad I was wearing it. The only time I don't wear it now is when I'm cutting up smaller limbs on the sawbuck by the barn...even then, the convenience of the built-in earmuffs and full face screen are quite handy.

Maybe you'll never truly need it but for $20 are you willing to find out the hard way?

 

[barmstrong2]

I Bought an inexpensive Labonville helmet, muffs and face screen for maybe $20+/- at the beginning of this season. Sure, it's a little sweaty to wear in July but the first time I cut through a thick grapevine and the t-Rex femur sized log came loose and fell out of the above tree onto my head I was SURE as S#!+ glad I was wearing it. The only time I don't wear it now is when I'm cutting up smaller limbs on the sawbuck by the barn...even then, the convenience of the built-in earmuffs and full face screen are quite handy.

Maybe you'll never truly need it but for $20 are you willing to find out the hard way?

At work, we're required to use all the PPE. I wear a standard hard hat with safety glasses. Hearing is already shot. The cutting helmet is just not comfortable.

 

[ADK_XJ]

At work, we're required to use all the PPE. I wear a standard hard hat with safety glasses. Hearing is already shot. The cutting helmet is just not comfortable.

Bigger helmet?

 

[highanddryinco]

Whatever brand you choose, I'd recommend making sure the helmet has the raised cutouts by the ear to make room for the ear protection. I think that adds to the comfort which in turn makes it that much more likely that you'll wear it all the time.
I never thought I'd like the face shield but getting whacked in the cheek a few times by little chunks of knots or getting poked by low hanging branches, I've changed my tune.

 

[ADK_XJ]

Here's the one I bought - I guess it was probably closer to the $30 mark now that I think of it but the Stihls and Husqvarna ones I compared to were $50+. Again, has already saved my noggin a serious bump (or worse) at least once...face shield could be heavier duty but then it'd also be HEAVIER on the head.

(broken link removed to http://www.labonville.com/Labonville-Chainsaw-Safety-Helmet-System--570H_p_282.html)

 

[BlackGreyhounds]

I love this Rockman helmet system. It's way more comfy than the standard Husk/Stihl/Labonville, etc. and not terribly expensive. (broken link removed to http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?item=1377)

I also picked up a Petzel Vertex Vent helmet this year. http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?item=1739 I don't climb, but, again it's super comfortable and well ventilated.. Super pricey, especially since it doesn't come with ear protection. That's another $20+

 

[DodgyNomad]

I really like my Husqvarna helmet. Why are you changing it?

 

[Sean McGillicuddy]

I really like my Husqvarna helmet. Why are you changing it?

Helmet is cracked and I like the ratchet style suspension.
I will keep the old to bring to second home were I don't cut as much but could use it.