- Location
- Pukalani, Hawaii
gonna buy a better helmet then my rockman foresty system. cant decide between the ecrin roc and the vertex. can you tell me how they compare??? aloha from hawaii 
ecrin roc or vertex?
- Thread starter Maui Palm & Tree Care
- Start date
I wrote a review in rants and raves here Josh, check it out
Much better price on the Ecrin. I have both and the Ecrin fits better,
yep, Ecrin is the best fitting helmet out of the ones I've tried, and that includes the vertex and the Kask.
TimberJack
Participating member
- Location
- Westchester County, NY
hold out for a bit longer and get one of the new petzls avaiable in like march.
- Location
- North of Seattle
I am holding on for March... my ecric roc is a little old (like 10 years!) and I will replace with the new petzl. You can view this new helmet at Petzl's website.
- Location
- Springfield MO
If you can't wait...get the roc bra!
- Location
- Springfield MO
Oh and try the beefed up headband that comes with. I'm bald but I swear by that thing for added comfort and stability.
Tr33Climb3r
Participating member
- Location
- Wisconsin
I like the vertex it's a great helmet. I haven't worn ecrin roc but it seems like it would also be a great helmet.
not even close for comfort, i have both and if I had my choice, would wear the Ecrin everyday
Yep WAYYY more comfy! Gave away my vents.
- Location
- AZ
I'm glad this got brought up. Now I know I'm not the only one who dislikes the vertex. Dern thing won't adjust correctly on my heed. When I try to tighten the head strap, it just rides higher and higher until it's bobbling on top. I remember when it first came out, i thought the insides resembled a regular cheap hard hat. Anyway, I'm anxiously awaiting some new designs.
- Location
- Phoenix Arizona
says Andy Young, AZ Tree Climbing Champion
They are both good helmets. I'm the odd man here in that I prefer the vertex. I wore the ecrin roc too. Maybe the vertex fits egg heads better. Remember that the vertex has attachment slots for muffs and face shield. The ecrin roc doesn't. If you do alot of groundwork as well as climbing the vertex is more versatile. But I also prefer it just based on fit.
- Location
- Pukalani, Hawaii
i dont wear a face shield because i were glasses. if i need a face shield i will use my rockman forestry helmet. i think im kinda leaning twords the ecrin roc and getting it in red. white seems like it will look grungy faster plus, red also makes me look like a rope rescue climber. cool!
yeah, but the white makes ya look like da boss
Have both...have to put an extra piece in the Vertex headband to be able to get it to fit snug enough and not stick out so much at the back...much of a muchness between them though, they both wobble a bit but do the job. WHITE..any other colour is too hot, soapy water now and then keeps it clean...also reduces the sweaty pong...
- Location
- North of Seattle
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yeah, but the white makes ya look like da boss
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Funny how the crazy person from down the street always shows up to ask "Why are you cutting that tree down?". She always looks to the guy in the white helmet... the boss! It must be subliminal...
yeah, but the white makes ya look like da boss
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Funny how the crazy person from down the street always shows up to ask "Why are you cutting that tree down?". She always looks to the guy in the white helmet... the boss! It must be subliminal...
TimberJack
Participating member
- Location
- Westchester County, NY
The new designs from petzl seem to resemble the ecrin roc quite a bit.
