STIHL® Forestry Helmet System - Page 4

STIHL-KID · 02-27-2007, 04:50 PM

So far I have seen some pretty good comments about the "Stihl forestry helmet". My wife is looking to buy me a forestry helmet and chaps setup for my upcoming B-Day (end of this week). I originally told her to grab the helmet from the local Stihl dealership......not so sure that is my best choice. I have been reading many of the posts relating to the forestry helmets. Some folks are complaining of broken parts and lack of durability regarding the Stihl one. What about the Peltor? Is it true that the Stihl & Peltor are the same helmet or maybe no longer true? I'm thinking that the Peltor might be what I need to direct my wife to. I found the Peltor helmet in a local timber supplies retail catalog. The Peltor was at least $10.00 cheaper than the Stihl. Anyone have any opinions or comments to ad?

SmokinDodge · 02-27-2007, 05:05 PM

SK, I can't comment on the Peltor, but the Stihl helmet has proved to be durable for my use when assembled properly.

Get both and let us know!

.

STIHL-KID · 02-27-2007, 05:09 PM

Yeah, it would be nice to get both and try them out........however I need to save my pennies for that Dodge Cummins pick-em' up truck I want.

grandpatractor · 02-27-2007, 05:37 PM

I've got a peltor and my brother has a stihl. They are different. less than 2years old. His stihl broke and he just went with peltor.

Wismer · 02-27-2007, 05:38 PM

Yeah i have a Husqvarna helmet. I have used it hard for almost a year now. I love the "break away" ear muffs. They pop off the helmet instead of breaking off. I too, have also spat into my mesh a couple times. I think it would be nicer if it had plexi-glass or similiar instead of mesh to keep that fine sawdust out. I wear safety glasses as well, regardless, but one more layer of glass couldnt hurt

HEAVY FUEL · 02-27-2007, 06:52 PM

After numerous times trying to fix the ear muff on my Piece Of Stihl helmet, I ordered the peltor helmet from baileys. Couldn't be happier. it fits tighter & still has the twist adjustment for the headband. I think it was $44.95 plus S&H

046 · 02-27-2007, 07:01 PM

ended up getting a Peltor Helmet...

Very_comfortable to wear!!

STIHL-KID · 02-27-2007, 07:16 PM

I think I'll go with Peltor! Sounds like many people have had more good experiences with them. My local timber supply company has the peltor helmet for $39.95

TooTall999 · 02-27-2007, 07:23 PM

I bought a new Peltor and the spring counterbalance on the face sheild makes the face sheild pop up everytime I look down to buck a log.Other than that it's great

HEAVY FUEL · 02-27-2007, 07:29 PM

Run the elastic bands down under the ear pivot instead of over the top

Cam501 · 02-27-2007, 10:28 PM

The stihl forestry helmet seems to hold up better than the stihl euro style helmet(which is set to be discontinued).

Haywire Haywood · 02-28-2007, 03:22 AM

I have the Stihl helmet, and my only complaint would be the same regardless of brand. When I'm cutting in the morning or evening when the sun is low, The glare off the screen blinds me and I find myself flipping it up a lot. I had thought about taking it off and going to glasses, but then I'd have the sweat/fogging issue.

Does the sun glare off the screens in your Bugz FHCW? I'd think they would.

Ian

Kate Butler · 02-28-2007, 01:22 PM

The thing that I like the best about the Stihl helmet is the overall length of the face screen. The current version is about 2" longer than the older style. The old one didn't keep my chin from getting gobsmacked all the bloody time. This newer one keeps my chin protected.

Also, I've gone with click-type glasses under the helmet. They open and close from the front magnetically and have foam around the eyepieces - absolutely NO sawdust in the eyes anymore.

TooTall999 · 02-28-2007, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonseredsjonny

Run the elastic bands down under the ear pivot instead of over the top

DOH !!! Problem solved

046 · 02-28-2007, 08:04 PM

screen gets in my way... glasses work better for me.

02-27-2007, 04:50 PM	#46
STIHL-KID Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 207	So far I have seen some pretty good comments about the "Stihl forestry helmet". My wife is looking to buy me a forestry helmet and chaps setup for my upcoming B-Day (end of this week). I originally told her to grab the helmet from the local Stihl dealership......not so sure that is my best choice. I have been reading many of the posts relating to the forestry helmets. Some folks are complaining of broken parts and lack of durability regarding the Stihl one. What about the Peltor? Is it true that the Stihl & Peltor are the same helmet or maybe no longer true? I'm thinking that the Peltor might be what I need to direct my wife to. I found the Peltor helmet in a local timber supplies retail catalog. The Peltor was at least $10.00 cheaper than the Stihl. Anyone have any opinions or comments to ad? __________________ "Urban Cutter of Western Washington" SOLD:015L SOLD:029S STILL RUNNIN' STRONG: 031AVE looking for a good running 036 PRO

02-27-2007, 05:05 PM	#47
SmokinDodge Powered by Cummins Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,006	SK, I can't comment on the Peltor, but the Stihl helmet has proved to be durable for my use when assembled properly. Get both and let us know! . __________________ When all that you have is a hammer, all your problems become nails.

02-27-2007, 05:09 PM	#48
STIHL-KID Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 207	Yeah, it would be nice to get both and try them out........however I need to save my pennies for that Dodge Cummins pick-em' up truck I want. __________________ "Urban Cutter of Western Washington" SOLD:015L SOLD:029S STILL RUNNIN' STRONG: 031AVE looking for a good running 036 PRO

02-27-2007, 05:37 PM	#49
grandpatractor Arboristsite MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: grantsburg,wisconsin Posts: 1,822	I've got a peltor and my brother has a stihl. They are different. less than 2years old. His stihl broke and he just went with peltor. __________________ J.D. "And don't cut your leg off, Mom will be pi$$ed!" -Heavy Fuel Dolmar7900,Jonsered 2171,Dolmar 5100,Dolmar 420,McCulloch 1-40,JD 260 skidsteer & F800 dumptruck(to haul logs). Empyre 450 OWB and a Suzuki C109RT(to haul A$$)

02-27-2007, 06:52 PM	#51
HEAVY FUEL Arboristsite MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Grantsburg, WI, Gateway to the swamps of Minnesota Posts: 576	I love my new peltor from baileys After numerous times trying to fix the ear muff on my Piece Of Stihl helmet, I ordered the peltor helmet from baileys. Couldn't be happier. it fits tighter & still has the twist adjustment for the headband. I think it was $44.95 plus S&H

02-27-2007, 05:38 PM	#50
Wismer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 379	Yeah i have a Husqvarna helmet. I have used it hard for almost a year now. I love the "break away" ear muffs. They pop off the helmet instead of breaking off. I too, have also spat into my mesh a couple times. I think it would be nicer if it had plexi-glass or similiar instead of mesh to keep that fine sawdust out. I wear safety glasses as well, regardless, but one more layer of glass couldnt hurt

02-27-2007, 07:01 PM	#52
046 Arboristsite MVP Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,978	ended up getting a Peltor Helmet... Very_comfortable to wear!! __________________ Stihl 084, 064, 046, 026, 200T, HT 75, HT 131... Simington square grinder, Silvey round grinder

02-27-2007, 07:16 PM	#53
STIHL-KID Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 207	I think I'll go with Peltor! Sounds like many people have had more good experiences with them. My local timber supply company has the peltor helmet for $39.95 __________________ "Urban Cutter of Western Washington" SOLD:015L SOLD:029S STILL RUNNIN' STRONG: 031AVE looking for a good running 036 PRO

02-27-2007, 07:23 PM	#54
TooTall999 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: northern Minn Posts: 277	I bought a new Peltor and the spring counterbalance on the face sheild makes the face sheild pop up everytime I look down to buck a log.Other than that it's great __________________ Dolmar120si

02-27-2007, 07:29 PM	#55
HEAVY FUEL Arboristsite MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Grantsburg, WI, Gateway to the swamps of Minnesota Posts: 576	Run the elastic bands down under the ear pivot instead of over the top

02-27-2007, 10:28 PM	#56
Cam501 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NC Posts: 374	The stihl forestry helmet seems to hold up better than the stihl euro style helmet(which is set to be discontinued). __________________ Rock over London, rock on Chicago...Wheaties, the breakfast of champions! "We're free to fly, the crimson sky, the sun won't melt our wings tonight..."

02-28-2007, 03:22 AM	#57
Haywire Haywood Class Clown Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,867	I have the Stihl helmet, and my only complaint would be the same regardless of brand. When I'm cutting in the morning or evening when the sun is low, The glare off the screen blinds me and I find myself flipping it up a lot. I had thought about taking it off and going to glasses, but then I'd have the sweat/fogging issue. Does the sun glare off the screens in your Bugz FHCW? I'd think they would. Ian __________________ I'm a smart *** by nature. If you find me involved in a serious conversation, please refer me to the nearest mental health clinic for evaluation. Stihl 066 DP muffler cover EHP 372 -- Permanent resident barring theft OE 346xp -- muffler mod

02-28-2007, 01:22 PM	#58
Kate Butler Arboristsite MVP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NEK Vermont Posts: 616	helmets The thing that I like the best about the Stihl helmet is the overall length of the face screen. The current version is about 2" longer than the older style. The old one didn't keep my chin from getting gobsmacked all the bloody time. This newer one keeps my chin protected. Also, I've gone with click-type glasses under the helmet. They open and close from the front magnetically and have foam around the eyepieces - absolutely NO sawdust in the eyes anymore. __________________ Kate Kennedy Butler Labour of Love Landscaping

02-28-2007, 08:04 PM	#60
046 Arboristsite MVP Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,978	screen gets in my way... glasses work better for me. __________________ Stihl 084, 064, 046, 026, 200T, HT 75, HT 131... Simington square grinder, Silvey round grinder

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