STIHL FORESTRY HELMET (0000-886-0100) Review

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(More customer reviews)I rate safety equipment on two criteria: safety itself, of course, and usability. The Stihl gets 4 stars on safety. It's a good-quality hard hat, an effective, durable and strong face shield, and good hearing protection.
Usability is a ratings issue for safety equipment because it directly impacts how willing a user is to actually use the item. I downgrade the rating on this helmet just a bit on usability issues. It has two problems. The first is that the headband is a little oddly-shaped. Unlike any other helmet I've used, the back of the band hits high on my head. While it has never come off, it never feels quite secure enough. The second is the hearing protectors. They work very well in the sound protection sense, but they do not hold their settings and are fussy to swing up onto the helmet. You wind up having to put the saw down and use two hands to swing them up, or to readjust the fit when swinging them down again.
They are a good value for the money, in spite of issues above.

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Rain Gutter 6-point ratchet style suspension system with cool guard sweatband. Comfortable, adjustable hearing protectors meet ANSI S3.19-1997 noise reduction rating (NRR) of 24 dB(A) Epoxy-Coated Full Face Screen

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Husqvarna 505675515 ProForest Chain Saw Helmet System Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using this helmet for the past three days with my new pruner. I have a 7-1/4 head size and have had no issues with fit or adjustments.
Pros:
1. Fits well
2. Ear protections does not rub at all
3. Face shield is Metal coated in Nylon. (not enough to stop anything huge but will stop most).
4. Hearing protection cancels out noise very well.
Cons:
1. Face shield does not completely cover your chin. (so that you can look down and cut much easier 50/50 complaint)
2. Head band could use more for sweat but really isn't an issue.
3. Large safety glasses do not go behind your ears well. Use the smaller ones or get some good goggles.
4. Rain guard is a joke I threw it back in the box.
Truthfully all of the cons really are not that big of deal to me. I picked this up at Shoppers Supply for $45.88. You have to put it together but it isn't rocket science it is a protective helmet. Overall it was a great buy and it really does help with debris flying at you. It won't stop everything but it will stop the bigger stuff. Also always wear Safety goggles with this helmet. If you want your eyes protected wear eye protection. You want your face, head, and ears protected wear this thing.


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Exceptional Products For Exceptional Yards. Great yards demand equipment that's as dedicated and hardworking as you. Fortunately, the Husqvarna range of lawn and garden equipment offers everything from lawnmowers and ride-on mowers to trimmers and chainsaws to let you master your great outdoors. You and Husqvarna - together we will make your yard the envy of the neighborhood. Includes UV-protected hard hat, adjustable 6-point suspension, 25 dB (A) NRR hearing protectors, face screen and a rain neck protector. Meets ANSI Z89.1-2003 Class G-E-C standards. New Hi-Viz Orange color for improved safety.

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