Stein Climbing Helmets

[treeweaver]

I love my Stein. It wobble way less on my head than either a Petzl Ecrin or Vertex. It's the first helmet I don't mind keeping on all day. When I ordered it from the UK the exchange rate made it way cheaper than buying Petzl here in the US. Not sure if that is still the case.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

The Stein fits my head fine. So does my Roc. I never liked the Vertex at all.

Most helmets come with extra thicknesses of shims so custom fit the support.

 

[chris_girard]

Tom, any idea as to what the changes are in the Stein helmet for the US version compared to the UK version, in order to meet ANSI regs?

 

[Tom Dunlap]

My understanding, which could be wrong, is that the plastic used now is different.

I think that all of the latest arbo versions will be made of the different plastic, Euro/US or the world.

 

[chris_girard]

Thanks for the info Tom.

 

[TreeStuff]

Sounds like the helmets will be available at the Expo (as Tom said). Should be in stores in mid-December. MSRP is around $125.

I was hoping for something underneath the Vertex price of $115. But I'm excited for another ANSI rated work helmet on the market.

 

[Waldo]

does anybody have a linke to stein's website? google searches didnot rend anything.

 

[allmark]

https://www.gustharts.com/Products/Clothing%20PPE/Head%20Protection/Stein%20Helmets/

 

[Tree-Taylor]

Thanks for the comments guys. I found one on e-bay and got it last week. I'm a little confused on the ear muff installation though. I was told I could use my peltor ear muffs on it but they have to screw on somehow. Anyone done this before? Just asking before I go and do something stupid.

 

[chris_girard]

Nice looking helmet. I was told that the Peltor muffs fit too, but I don't have instructions.

Maybe you could contact the manufacturer?

 

[chris_girard]

These guys may be able to help too.

http://www.abbeypro.co.uk/subprod/stein-kask-helmets-0003027.aspx

 

[Tree-Taylor]

Thanks, I was on that site last night actually. Looks like I have to buy new muffs or that screw in adapter.

 

[Ali_Nicoll]

Yeah, the muffs screw on a stein lid. You need different attachements.

 

[chris_girard]

So did anyone see this helmet for sale at the Expo?

 

[Menchhofer]

According to the Silky dealer at the show, the helmets will not be available until Dec or Jan.