25$ vs 130$ hard hat. Carbon fiber! Comparison and Tryon. Dax by lift vs ridgeline. Review

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[@tylergrundy4436]

You had the pyramex on backwards.. the pyramex is way better for the price. Hard hats get tossed around and destroyed so paying $150+ for one is crazy. Only reason to buy one at all is so it has a better look then the one your contractor is required to provide you.

[@VanquishAudio]

Good points 😂

[@RadDadisRad]

I just bought a Lift Dax Fifty 50, it’s badass compared to my standard MSA hardhat. The Lift sits lower on my head than the MSA. Those plastic tabs are great for clipping conduit levels on and not cracking the carbon fiber.

[@chardy114]

I ordered the ridge line instead of the Dax because I’ve heard several complaints about the Dax cracking after small impacts.

[@jasondunlap04]

You got the ridgeline on backwards dude

[@busener4326]

I feel like I have to say it again. Its on backwards. I am just throwing this out there in the last year 3 guys I work with have put theirs on backwards 1 with a Ridgeline 2 basics msa s. And that's not counting the contractors I've been around. Please don't be the backwards hardhat guy I know you're not. Lol

[@DB-Slugz]

I see it too often 😭

[@jantzenmoore2250]

I’ve got the Ridgeline and it is a good lightweight hard hat. It is a significant improvement to my cheap msa.

[@bobathefett9729]

I had a lift, probably the most uncomfortable harness I’ve ever worn, pulls at your hair, the carbon fiber heats up a ridiculous amount and makes your head hot as shit plus it was the heaviest hard hat I’ve ever had. Ended up giving it away.

[@atlant2566]

Tell me how its in summer time. I work in a hot state we wear white but i would think this would just be a heat attracted at summer like black cars. But wanted to ask guys who wear and use this one.

[@bradcorey1]

I reckon the cheaper Ridgeline looks better. But, no matter, I'd never spend $130 for a hardhat. I got mine from uline, ten bucks, navy color, works good. Cool video sir! Thank you.

[@NomadicINK]

Yeah I think most people would be happy with the cheaper one plus you can always up grade your suspension kit for most hard hats if you needed to.

[@yonielitom]

How much is the weight? More important question

[@RadDadisRad]

520 grams

[@Colincamper]

Just ordered mine today Lift 50/50 in white

[@savage_24v]

For anyone wondering if u want a hat that sits low. Go buy the msa skullguard for $80-$100 and buy the large size fas trac headgear for it. Most people including me with my giant head will get the brim of the hat to sit right at or below the top of your ears

[@gardnerwebb3749]

I've had the fiberglass/brown lyft hat and the downsides its heavier which is noticeable. The padding seems nice at first but when it gets hot it gets stinky. I am changing to a fibre-metal by Honeywell.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Thanks Buddy I’m retired now but i made my living doing Commercial Woodworking for over 25 years The Lift certainly warrants the money IMO I’m not sure but those metal fasteners look like rivets holding the suspension together on older hats they were sewn together i imagine that system allows them to be fastened faster in production without compromising integrity if i was still working i would spend the money on a lighter lid ! Can’t do much with your money Dead or Injured

[@keargee]

Just a hint,. Take 20 seconds filming where you are planning to just move the camera around and see how it turns out. If it looks good go ahead and send it. Here you have all kinds of bright light, flashes glare and overexposure. You could have covered the windo with a white sheet and your shots would have been much more appealing to watch. P.s thanks for the review, I am looking for a more comfortable hat.

[@NomadicINK]

This was filmed in a travel trailer at some parking lot in the middle of now where. Not much access to lighting of materials I believe I used a portable flood light in this video 😄 But for the next time I'll keep that in mind

[@Roadhouseee]

The one that looks two tone isn’t actually half carbon fiber, it’s full carbon fiber with extra layers in the front, that’s what I have, the under side shows all carbon. Either way lift is badass

[@tannerschs]

This video being a year old now how do you like Lyft? I really considering getting the exact same one you have.

[@donysanz5322]

I bought a lift with the two tone high visibility in front. It sat goo but they chip way too easy. I was hoping you hit both of them on something for the comparison

[@NomadicINK]

Should have because mines chipped now too.

[@jorgeeltoritoperez7238]

I bought a Klein helmet with the vents but is too heavy ., I pay 40 dollars for it ., now I don’t know 🤷‍♂️ what to buy

[@bionikowriter3725]

Which one is lightest?

[@kevinryland5733]

I want to know how the Lift/DAX hard hats work with face shields. Specifically the bionic helmet by uvex. Any input?

[@lifebehindbars3941]

We're you able to ge the head band to sink in more on the dax bucket?

[@NomadicINK]

No that's as deep as it sits. Slightly buggy at 1st but it's comfortable now. But I do feel as if it will come off your head easy. You can ratchet it down more when working on leading edges or high work. I've been looking for a replacement 6 point suspension that will sit lower still

[@teh60]

The Dax looks more comfortable to wear. If I had to wear a hard hat all day every day I would want something that’s comfortable and easily adjustable. But, that is a big price difference. Good video James.

[@NomadicINK]

Yeah its hard to shell out 130 for a 🐚 for your head lol. Thanks for stopping by! Always appreciate your comments! See you on the next one :)

[@mikewiththebluecar]

I’m a bit disappointed with my orange Dax. It fits really nice and it’s very comfortable but I haven’t gotten a single compliment on it all day :/

[@Roberta_Esposito]

Deal Breaker for us Narcissists😹

[@thenamelessyee]

what would you recommend for an equipment operator in forestry mulching. thanks

[@jamesmiller7283]

Cowboy hard hat !

[@chrisgordon4769]

Does a halo for wearing a face shield work on the Dax?

[@zekeisme1]

always wondered bout the carbon hats

[@KymberMcLaughlin479]

Me too

[@mattsmith1318]

That "washer ring / o-ring" is called a grommet

[@chadhallford5520]

How has the metal rivets held up to rust?

[@mrcrowley2737]

What’s a good hard hat for a huge head?

[@DJREKT313]

msa skullgard, buy a size large liner and rock it backwards

[@DeezNutz-zj3cu]

Where do you buy the size large liner I been tryna find it

[@2828Pookie]

DAX all day my friend. i was on the fence about shelling out so much for a lid but i ended splurging on the 50/50. never been happier. real headturners. saw many more at the next safety meeting after i wore mine first Haha

[@2pACMAn9]

I need a hard hat mines stinks bro I work hard and sweat witch would u recommend for style and anti smell I wash mine but it's still smells

[@craigfinno551]

James when doin stand-ups at the seam should u screw soft side or hard side of stud first to keep seams flush?

[@NomadicINK]

I can't ever remember but I think it's the soft side first.

[@thomasdbarnez]

Soft side first bro, pulls the stud nice and square to the board, then when you start your next board it’s give a more solid fix to start with, that’s how we do it in Great Britain, we stand up everything here!

[@craigfinno551]

Thanks

[@leesenger3094]

For sure soft side first. Think of the stud as an arrow pointing the direction to hang. If you do the hard side first, the seam will often be wonky.

[@marjorie989]

Is it heavier?

[@MrYAZZ-hl7pw]

Hey man. I think maybe you can adjust the insert deeper into the hard hat so you cannot see the head band too much. I think that is adjustable too. I have the old school fab-metal round plastic one. It fits very deep and snug. Not too high or cheap flimsy plastic insert. It's pretty solid. You should check them out, too. The full brim fibr-metal.

[@lectrician7]

It's fibre-metal not fab metal or fibr-metal.

[@ZackAbadie]

I am about to start my carpenter apprenticeship and I am going to need a hard hat. I am trying to find a hard hat since I am going to need one during my 5 yeah apprenticeship. I want a carbon fiber looking one or black if possible but yeah lol

[@wyohorseman9948]

Skull bucket aluminum hard hats

[@MrMichigan]

Good content, ridgeline is backwards. I just ordered a ridgeline. In the matte black so thanks for the review. If I am not mistaken, hard hats should be replaced like every 2 years so spending $130 on a hard hat doesn't seem feasible to me. However the Lift looks nice!

[@hauntCS]

nobody truly replaces their helmets every time they “expire” unless its company orders and they provide a new one every term.

[@OzTheGolden]

Suspension every year, the hat itself every 5

[@busener4326]

Lift hat is sick.

[@-kd8fzgghjj]

Thats what she said!

[@FT4Freedom]

Says something about a man with a $130 hard hat. Where I work it would be jokes all day.

[@paulmacdonnell6203]

Lots of guys wearing the MSA skull guard hard hat a simple google search and you'll be paying over $100 bucks for one and to be honest that DAX LIFT suspension system and forehead liner are probably the best I've seen , so your paying a premium for comfort .

[@FT4Freedom]

@@paulmacdonnell6203 oh yes. I like it. I just don't want the problem of being the special guy at the job site. Guy's I work with are poor and underpaid. They wear affordable plastic hats and Walmart boots. I don't really want to be the fancy pants on site. I'm a minority white dude and I need to blend in and keep my head low. I've had shit happen to me before.

[@cassamil2213]

OWL damn lol

[@chadallen9715]

I am getting into construction I am 20 and want a lift so bad lol

[@jeremycastillo9575]

Just got mines today well worth it!

[@prim0192]

I changed out the stock suspension system with the Klein suspension system. Clips in like it was made for it.

[@KymberMcLaughlin479]

Trying to find a Kevlar style hard hat for my husband. Thanks for all the information. Helps me make an informed choice.

[@RadDadisRad]

Plastic hard hats are going to be lighter than carbon fiber hats. Lift sells plastic ones for $70 and they are a couple ounces lighter than the carbon fiber.

[@Rob-mv7oj]

But will you be mistaken for a stormtrooper?? Lol jk man thanks for the video!

[@stack0413]

Just got mine, high vis yellow and black. So much more comfortable than a regular hard hat. If the job makes you wear a hard hat all day on site, it might as well be as comfortable as possible. The plastic on the cheap ones dig into your head, fuck them!

[@TheKi11erj]

way to much emphasis on looks. all hard hats look stupid. its a protection device. only 2 points to cover here, how comfortable it is and is it certified for use on the job site. get some sickers and make it look cool .

[@mississippidrifter5960]

How does the dax compare to the skullgard?

[@NomadicINK]

The fax is actually carbon fiber and has a 6 point suspension insert with padded faux leather sweat band. The skullgard is a plastic like material and a 4 point insert with vinyl lined head band . It's about a 50 to 60 dollar difference. Really goes on personal preference. Hope this helps.

[@jonathangarzon2798]

The unboxing experience is literally worthless,,,. I don't want to pay for pretty packaging I want to pay for product

[@coltwalkerjr]

I’ve worn mine for over a year, rain az heat and a lot of swear and Ive had no problems with it, had to replace the headband though.

[@andrewduckman3659]

Are these made in USA

[@NomadicINK]

Yes they are!

[@jayroc3337]

No they are not! I just got mine today. Took me 15 mins to find a tag on it. Under the suspension system there’s a tag, made in China. If anyone wants to come get this trash, it’ll be in the neighbors yard

[@JasonAguirre]

Too shiny. Need the matte one.

[@alexgarza2759]

That’s what’s up. Work in style

[@emanuelchavez8444]

That Dax is useless for electrical work, buddy...

[@emanuelchavez8444]

Highly conductive

[@lectrician7]

It's fucking backwards. You put the suspension in backwards.

[@dollarama8652]

garbage compared to my IRONMAN suit.... i can take a hit from a tank and walk it off...