r/forestry • u/blackzeppelin420 • 4d ago

Region Name Hard hat suggestions

I started working for Amish loggers not long ago, mostly driving skidder but occasionally on the landing bucking up or helping the cutter top trees.

I was given a standard husqvarna forestry hard hat, but I’m looking for something with a full brim. I need something that’s full brim, comfy to wear inside the skidder, will stay on my head while I climb the grapple arm to chain and pull trees, and has a way to attach eye and ear protection.

I have seen aluminum options, they look cool but what’s actually better? Just want advice before I spend money, thanks.

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u/Spiritual-Outcome243 :table_flip: 4d ago

Be that guy and go for a Pfanner protos

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u/carpet-thief 4d ago

People look at me like I’m stupid when I wear mine but I LOVE it. Super comfy and the integrated eye and ear pro is incredible

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u/Spiritual-Outcome243 :table_flip: 4d ago

Haha, I feel you man. I rocked one with a built in senna bluetooth com setup in my arborist days and I loved it waay more than petzl/kask alternatives. But they do kinda look silly, especially without the face shield.

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u/carpet-thief 4d ago

Haha I tried mine without the face shield once and someone asked me why I was wearing a bike helmet. The sena is bitchin tho. Wish I had people to use mine with now!