Petzl response to Kask

[cory]

Is there going to be one? I like my Petzl alot but love the idea of a visor...

 

[TC]

ecrin roc all the way for me, long live the ecrin roc.

 

[Leafguy]

Petzl Alveo--Check out there website. They have a video of it and Sherrill is selling it for 100.00 visor is 45.00.

 

[chris_girard]

I have seen both the new Petzl Alveo and the newly redesigned Kask and IMO, the Kask is the better helmet.

 

[brendonv]

I'm waiting for the new Vertex. I think they went to a Ecrin Roc style adjusting system. Ecrin sucks for ear muffs, and I recently started/starting liking using them instead of plugs.

EDIT: Just checked, nope, same old style.

Have to look at the other one better.

 

[cory]

Can't find any pics of the visor.

 

[Leafguy]

Everthing on the lid is on this page as well as a visor pic.

Brendonv, I've got the vertex with a set of Husky muffs and it works great. Plus the new Vertex can take the visor. I'm still using an older version of the vertex(2yrs old) that doesn't except the visor.


http://www.petzl.com/en/new-products-0/2...stry-and-rescue

 

[brendonv]

The vertex single adjuster sucks though. Pulls hair, and never is "right".

I'm going to look into that Alveo.

 

[Leafguy]

Agreed on the adjuster part. I perfer the old style adjuster as well. I think that is a personal thing. I'd like to try the kask on to see the fit but no models in the local area. Not into buying stuff with out trying on.

 

[cory]

Thanks Leafguy.

The Petzl looks good, has anyone tried the Alveo?

I heard the Kask isn't rated for side impacts, if that is true, why would you bother wearing one?

 

[tr33thri11s]

The new Vertex Best has the new type centering adjusters. Just check the Petzl site. Says available in March 2011 I believe.

 

[brendonv]

Your right, the link I clicked showed the old Vertex.

 

[classictruckman]

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I heard the Kask isn't rated for side impacts, if that is true, why would you bother wearing one?

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Most hard hats aren't, Petzl's helmets are Type 1 so they aren't either.

 

[GibsonTreeCare]

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I heard the Kask isn't rated for side impacts, if that is true, why would you bother wearing one?

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Most hard hats aren't, Petzl's helmets are Type 1 so they aren't either.

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More info

* Spare parts [PDF - 1.23 MB]

* Buy this product

Designed for:

* - Technical rescue
* - On-site rescue
* - Framing and roofing

Specifications

* Size: 53-63 cm / 20.9-24.8"
* Weight: 455 g / 16 oz


Available in six colors:

* VERTEX VENT (A10VYA): yellow
* VERTEX VENT (A10VWA): white
* VERTEX VENT (A10VRA): red
* VERTEX VENT (A10VNA): black
* VERTEX VENT (A10VOA): orange
* VERTEX VENT (A10VBA): blue

Certification

CE EN 12492 : meets the requirements of the EN 397 and EN 12492 standards for protection against impact. Meets the optional requirements of the EN 397 standard for lateral deformation and use in low temperatures.

UIAA

ANSI Z89.1-2009 Type I Class C.
Lateral deformation is side impact

 

[classictruckman]

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Industrial head protection is tested for penetration resistance (Type I & II) and impact attenuation (Type II only). Helmets that meet the requirements of this standard are classified as a Type I helmet (meets the
standard for top impact protection) or a Type II helmet (meets the standard for top and lateral impact
protection).

[/ QUOTE ]

http://media.msanet.com/na/usa/headeyeface/ANSI_Update_Sept2009.pdf

Ansi type 1 top impact only

Ansi type 2 top and lateral impact protection

 

[GibsonTreeCare]

Petzl is on the buzz...maybe we should ask them they tell people at TCIA shows that they are?

 

[Colin]

I'll settle this.

Someone put on a Kask and someone put on a Petzl, and I'll grab my baseball bat

 

[classictruckman]

I think that would be a good idea because their description of the standards they meet sort of contradicts itself. All other Type 2 helmets I've seen have foam around the lower inside of the helmet which makes them extremely hot in the summer.

The Kask only has foam on the top of the helmet, I'm not sure about the new petzl helmets, but the old ones didn't have any foam.

 

[lolerUK]

the kask boils your head! vertex is much beter in hot wheather because the air can circulate above your head, It's a personal pref at the end of the day.

 

[Colin]

Don't know about anyone else's, but my Kask has vents on the top and sides, also has a small amount of room to breath up there.. Haven't tried a Vertex, but, if I'm getting too hot, helmet comes off. Problem solved.