Tree Gear

Posted on 12th Jan 2012 @ 12:20 PM

Pre-Orders now open for the Protos Integral by Pfanner. Select from the Arborist or Forestry model, pick your favorite color and reserve yours now before they sell out! The 1st shipment is expected in March.

The Protos has been designed from the ground up specifically for tree workers.  As such it is unique in that it is the first helmet to have a completely intergrated face shield and earmuffs which makes its design far superior to the typical solution of using an industrial helmet where face shield and muffs are an aftermarket add-on, or maybe even an after thought!

The Protos Integral Arborist helmet meets or exceeds the following safety standards: (EN 12492 / EN 352-3 / EN 1731)

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1. Field of view: Greater field of view compared to all tested helmets on the market offers maximum sight.
2. Neck Protector: The neck protector guards the back of the head from impacts when falling and minimizes the danger of basal skull fractures.
3. Visibility: The sporty 2 colour combination has 35 % more visible surface. The highly increased visibility gives the wearer a great advantage in situations where they might be hard to spot (foliage, coniferous woodland, blinding sunlight etc. - no matter what season).
4. Cushioning: Due to the special cushioning construction (3-point mounting and antishock pads) of the interior shell impacts are effectively absobed and not transferred to the head, respectively the spine.
5. All-around Protection: With the first-time certification with EN 397 and EN 12492 standards the protective helmet Protos not only protects from vertical but also from horizontal impacts. This results in an innovative "all-around protection".
6. Interior Shell: Due to the elaborate interior shell the helmet fits perfectly. In case of an impact the energy is diffused on a large area and absorbed evenly.
7. Additional Shock Protection: As the ear protection is always put on, it serves as additional shock-protection.
8. Safety Ventilation Slit: The safety ventilation slit offers high safety exactly where it is needed. Horizontal and vertical impacts are absorbed by the additional shell before the energy affects the main helmet.

 

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1. Ear Protection: Due to the integrated ear protection there are no protruding parts with which you could get caught on branches and such. The adjustable contact pressure of the ear protectors allows optimal customization.
2. Facial Protection: 2 great advantages of the integrated facial protection: You can work without getting caught on twigs or thorns while having an incredible field of view.
3. Neck Bowl: Correct fit on the head due to the prolonged, adjustable neck bowl. This way the helmet offers perfect fit even without chin guard.
4. Active Ventilation: The special construction guarantees active ventilation (air may flow in from all sides and exhaust through the ventilation channels on top). The ventilation channels may be closed or opened with a push lever. This way you can adjust the helmet to warm, cold or wet conditions.
5. Chin Guard: So that the chin guard does not slip under the ear protector we attached a special rail to it. Wearing comfort and noise damping are ensured..
6. Klima-AIR Technology: Extraordinary sweat transport due to large contact pads with Klima-AIR technology.
7. Patented Size Adjustment: Our patented size adjustment makes the helmet easy to put on or off by activating or deactivating the neck part. Once you adjusted its size, you will not have to adjust it again.
8. Easy Operation with 2 Fingers: All functions are operable with only 2 fingers. Also the ear protection which can be deactivated by pushing it in its integrated garage under the outer helmet shell.

The Protos Integral Arborist Helmet made by Pfanner is distributed exclusively in Australia by Treegear Arborist Supplies.