Protos Integral Arborist helmet - Quick Look

A review/quick look at the Protos Integral helmet including my personalized FemaleLumberjack edition arborist helmet made by Pfanner Austria.

[@tree2climb839]

Hi, thanks for posting all your great informative videos! I just purchased the protos arborist helmet. I had a petzel alveo helmet, it was about 6 years old. I got hit in the head with the top of a hemlock & broke that helmet. I had been pondering with the idea of buying the protos for a while. When I broke my petzel I knew the time was right to pull the trigger on buying the protos. It has surpassed all my expectations! Well worth the cost, especially when you add up the cost of what another helmet costs and adding all the accessories to make it a functional piece of head gear. In my opinion the protos is the best tree climbing/ground helmet you can buy👍🏼

[@Femalelumberjack]

Glad to hear you work safely! I couldn’t agree more I love that helmet.

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

Great to have a women’s helmet perspective/thoughts. My daughter and I have been thinking of moving her from a Kask into a new one. She has a smaller head (maybe similar, to you, as you mentioned) and lots of hair.... she is still learning to climb, therefore doing more groundwork - thanks for your insight. stay safe and kind regards

[@Femalelumberjack]

I think she would love the Protos helmet. So awesome that your daughter climbs trees too 💪

[@thomast8539]

our favorite arborist...staying safe as always

[@Femalelumberjack]

😉

[@jamesbainton]

Thanks for telling us so much about your favorite helmet. You always seem to wear the Protos, so it makes sense it took up most of the video. I will be checking into them!

[@stuartyoung4568]

Love the protos really well made, and comfy too. 😊

[@Femalelumberjack]

Absolutely

[@bespokefencing]

The vice clamp on the back leaves you feeling like you've just had a lobotomy!

[@michaelb7071]

Used to wear a cheap helmet and a Stihl helmet in the past for years. For three years now I am going with a Protos helmet - this is just a superior choice for me. The quick release is great. The tucked in earprotectors don't hang up in brushes. The chin strap is operable with gloves on. The glasses are awesome. The crash absober gives additional security.

[@Ghfvhvfg]

They are the best forestry helmet pure confort no snag would buy one i needed one, the ownly helmet i would wear when i dont need it its like a climbing helmet hisquana helmets have never been as confy for me.

[@bernddreisbach4537]

Gut durchdachter Helm, schön das du es aus der Sicht eines täglichen Benutzers erklärt hast! ! 💪 👍 🙌 👌 🙏🍀🌲🌳

[@skratzracecarsandfabricati7333]

The most beautiful lumberjack lady I’ve ever seen!!

[@brettslawnandtreeservice]

I bought a protos helmet thanks to this review. I’m currently the Stihl pro forestry helmet and it works great. I figured I’d give the protos a try and see how I like it

[@Femalelumberjack]

Awesome! Let me know what you think

[@davidlesley1328]

Very comprehensive, thanks, I have been thinking its time to leave my Stihl and protect my head more. I did not know there was that many feature of a Protos. Thanks!

[@cannonball9478]

Protos is the best helmet I’ve ever worn. The ear defenders are not great for big chippers/saws though. Husky one is a solid choice for ground work and climbing. Fitting sena comms to the protos soon for better comms with friends/safer work site and music. Cheers for the run down. Alex

[@Femalelumberjack]

In Denmark the husky is a ground work helmet only. Thanks

[@cooperscreativeconcepts8697]

I love my protos! Highly recommended by myself as well!

[@nathanlehigh6353]

That's awesome helmet, I think it would be neat see some climbing and felling videos. Awesome keep up great work

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thanks

[@neagoeioan6938]

Hi,a pleasure to watch your videos,,,thank you Felixia !

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@davemaxted8047]

I’ve had mine coming up to a year now and I don’t think there’s another helmet that even comes close to these? Well not one that I’ve had anyway! They are a lot of money but after buying one i can honestly say it’s worth every penny. As you say it’s the first helmet I don’t want to take off as soon as I can. 👍

[@timberhitchllc]

Easy to fit the SENA comms into the standard PROTOS earmuffs. I did it to mine and it works great!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Awesome

[@rafaelcardenas1202]

You are awesome!!!! 💪🤜🤛

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thanks 😉

[@daveyboy6985]

My boss just bought him and me this helmet and it's Intercom ear muff? Really great 👍. All the best from NZ

[@Femalelumberjack]

Awesome. I love my helmet!

[@georgecharokee4570]

Nice Review there Beautiful ‼‼‼ Always Love the Helmets that you Wear, Sooo Kool Looking. The Integrated Features ; Sunglasses, Ear Muffs and Wire Mesh Front Shield are AWESOME and can be Tucked Away or Flipped up. Your Personalized Helmet is Sooo YOU, Just AMAZING ❣❣❣ Thanks for Keeping US Informed and Educated on the LATEST and GREATEST Equipment in Our Lumberjack World. Much Love❤, Stay Safe, Sweet and Blessed🙏🏾 ❣❣❣

[@ralphknudsen6299]

Thx your talk gave me more than the directions that came with the helmet!😁💕

[@markzadlock4229]

Nice video and tour of your helmet collection im looking to get a proto

[@Femalelumberjack]

It’s a great helmet

[@rildn7]

Love your vids ! Ive been a Stihl tech for years, just started climbing 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Dudejack91]

The background just gives you an angelic glow. Thanks for the review, I'm thinking of getting a protos for my next helmet.

[@dmalloy96]

Looks cold there I could see your breath when you was talking great advice on the helmets

[@Femalelumberjack]

Yeah it’s getting colder 😊

[@loggerjohn01]

Hello From Canada. The one with " Send it" Looks like a old snowmobile helmet from the 70's or 80's LOL. A real nice collection of helmets. Unfortunately our local chainsaw store doesn't have any of these helmets like these. I really like those ones made by Pfanner Austria. I will look into them for sure, I don't have a braid so I should be ok that way. LOL. You did a great review ,and I hope all is well, take care

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thanks 😊 I’m pretty sure you can get the Protos helmets through TreeStuff.com or honeybrothers

[@loggerjohn01]

@@Femalelumberjack Ok .thanks a lot , I will check them out. Be careful out there.

[@TheGrizzlyBeer]

I totally agree with you, it is the best helmet on the market. Just two things I noticed, the greenish yellow thing is an additional impact protector, and also the impact protector is missing on the forestry version.

[@joshdurrant9247]

Awesome helmet for an awesome lady! Thanks for the review I didn't even know they made a helmet that nice, most of the ones at the local saw shops are clumsy and uncomfortable. Love that you use the correct technical terms like shit and yellow thingy lol! Keep up the great work Felixia your treeple thank you! 👍👍💪💪😁😎❤️!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Gotta keep with the correct terms 😉😆 Thank you

[@ArziZZ]

Thanks, nice vid. Sounds worth of testing this helmet!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thanks. I would pick the Protos any day

[@lorallamb2673]

Be safe, and happy holidays!!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thanks

[@matthiasbrandt9403]

Thanks for the tip, I'll take your suggestions into my choice :-) The price is with around 200 € ok.

[@nicolaeichim06]

" ...As awesome as me... " 🤣🤣🤣 it was genuinely fantastic. Love those helmets hope to get one soon unfortunately there are no dealers near me for like 150 km so you can't actually get a personalised one or get the colour combination. Have to choose the one you like the most from the one they have.

[@loimt]

Nice and smart lady,greetings from Croatia.Keep up the good working

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@SLEEPYJK]

Why I got recommended this video? Who knows.. But I'm here and I'm down to watch

[@Femalelumberjack]

👌

[@georgeshotrodbarn2113]

I will never be as all some as you never but that was a good review i need a new helmet mine was hanging in my barn and the mice used it for a nest so i have been looking at new one and this helped a lot thanks.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Glad you liked it

[@savage22bolt32]

Need a cat. Mine is aways catching mice & chipmunks.

[@augusthunickefamilychannel546]

I never mess with vents either. Great video.

[@nickngaopraseut6717]

Just ordered my Black and Green Protos helmet, sadly the mirror glasses are out of stock with Wesspur. Much appreciated for your review on these helmets! =D

[@gerrydowdall2431]

Interesting video good too know how much you enjoy a good helmet Looking gorgeous as usual 😉

[@gravydogg1]

I need a helmet for just brush clearing and outdoor work , running trimmers etc ... i have a brain injury so i need a comfortable helmet that offers good protection !! I dont wanna buy a cheapo thats gonna fall apart .. thanks for the review and I definitely subscribed !!

[@sparky1145]

Protos is an awesome helmet I own one the only problem I have is keeping my hair out of my face my hair is not as long as yours yet and on this communication system I would try a motorcycle communication system this way you're not stuck to one type of helmet or hearing protection . by the way great job on the video Femalelumberjack

[@landscapingspecialist]

Agreed. Motorcycle coms is the way to go

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thanks

[@vincentmunoz7957]

I've been back in forth on getting a protos because of the bulky look and the weight it has to it,but I might just have to give it a go,the "send it" part is pretty cool how you can't see it through the inside looking out,

[@Femalelumberjack]

I love my Protos

[@Quantrills.Raiders]

its pretty heavy, whenever im looking up to trim branches my neck feels like it weighs 100 pounds

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Good 👍info. Thanks for sharing

[@Femalelumberjack]

You’re welcome

[@dcvariousvids8082]

My helmet is coming up for renewal, not because it’s worn or bashed but for insurance, I’ve got to wear a helmet within date. I’ve always viewed the ‘Protos’ as being a needless extra expense. As I’ve not had a problem with previous Husky helmets, though my present helmet is Stihl. The thing that really bugs me with the Stihl helmets, is you can’t clip down the ear defenders with one hand, as you can with Husky. You can unclip off the ear with one hand but not clip them back in place. Also recently, I’ve had three cases where the visor has hooked a low branch and the visor partially detached; and two instances of the ear defender wires catching on branches, resulting in a sudden & startlingly loud environment. Never had either happen with Husky helmet So why did you buy a Stihl lid, well I didn’t. A charity I volunteer with bought me a lid but they only buy Stihl PPE. Very kind of them but I think I’ll decline if they offer again. So I was going back to Husky but they’ve changed the ear defender clips and I gather the things ping off all too easily. Ok, back to Protos. The visor catching on low branches, (which can’t be removed on specimen trees as specified by the charity or trust that I also volunteer with) is a little tiresome and the occasional bouts of short-lived extra noise I can live with. The reason I’m now considering Protos as my next lid, is an accident I recently had. I’d been called from the cutting area to have a welcoming cuppa, (charities keep volunteers fed and full of tea). Transport over adjacent canal via working narrowboat. I get onto the wooden load ramp ok, step off onto the steel deck which was a bit muddy and whoosh. I go down like a sack of spuds, (potatoes). As I’m falling backwards, my helmet falls off. Thankfully my saw is ok, not so the saw of another volunteer. My sliding feet pushes his saw into the canal and a couple of feet of gloopy mud. They eventually managed to retrieve it and after a full strip+clean his saw is good. Not so my head & neck - minor whiplash and fractured skull as my head smacks on the steel deck. My neck clicks a bit, which is slightly irritating and the skull… nothing to worry about, just another on my list of serious head injuries, (I’ve had a few over the years). So a lid which stayed on, might not have protected my from the whiplash but would have saved my skull. So, a visor which is less likely to hook a branch or three, ear defenders that stay in place and crucially a lid will probably still be on my noggin if I fall again. I’m thinking the extra cost is worth it.

[@superiorarborcarellcStamford]

Can you do a comparison on all the helmets? Which helmet is the less bulkier?

[@Femalelumberjack]

I’ll look into that :)

[@famasmaster2000]

I guess this video knocks the heck out of my backwards baseball hat and sponge ear plugs eh ?? Lol 😆 Great video !!! Keep staying safe out there 🙏

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Looks good on you. And I _like_ the helmet hair 😂😋

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thanks 😆

[@keawoodturningstudiohawaii1183]

Great review. Made up my mind and ordered one. Tired of buying the cheaper brands. Aloha from Hawaii

[@billyshumate853]

Great video and presentation. Take care and be careful. Looking forward to your next video. Can you get that helmet here in the US??

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you. Yes it’s available in the states too 👌

[@billyshumate853]

@@Femalelumberjack Thanks. Hope you have a blessed weekend.

[@jbcardin]

I have the yellow and black Protos. Great helmet.

[@andyjones6361]

Awesome helmet. Great review!!

[@davidlesley1328]

Thanks!

[@heathenfirewoodservice2021]

Boy that might have to be a latter expense to add to my business. At 350 the custom is pricey but sick! I’ll keep this in mind for a later purchase.

[@stevenmonrad]

check the baileysonline price

[@BestUserNameUK]

The Protos is a nice helmet, but very expensive... Good review👍🏼

[@alexandr5966]

I welcome you. I use the pfanner helmet. I am very pleased. I want to complete this helmet with an intercom, go pro and a flashlight. What do you recommend?

[@ryantrask8639]

Are you able to change out the glasses to ones with prescription lenses?

[@turtlezed]

It is a great helmet but the earmuffs come out of ‘track’ too easily I find.... dont know if thats down to me when fitting the comms units. i would say that is the only poor bit of the design. I have a Cardo Packtalk Bold comms unit in mine and groundie lid and now im glad I didnt buy the straight swap comms units ( cos theyre a big ticket item too) if they dont tuck into the lid space, that might annoy me especially since youre wearing the Rolls Royce ( showing my age there) of lids. Maybe they will come up with a slimmer comms unit on the next gen lid , who knows....

[@nicholasceea4109]

I was bummed about that also, but later on she mentioned that they were aftermarket Peltor because of the company that she worked for. She also mentioned that the factory Protos Peltor uses the same muff that is no thicker, allowing it to slide back. I noticed from pics on the Protos site that the mic is directly attached to the right muff. Making me wonder if it pushes a closely adjusted mic into your face when pushing the muffs back.

[@davidash7536]

Thought we would go over the others.

[@1fromtheroad]

Good info. How about something on an climbing ascending device? I still use a knot to climb but I’m old. Be safe be prepared

[@Femalelumberjack]

Good idea. Thank you

[@rman6977]

Obviously she loves the helmet

[@brennenharman7814]

I love the mesh Send It baby :p dope as heaven. You’re bad ass eh……!

[@JBeezTreez]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@teflon121]

Hi, good review, is the visor metal mesh?

[@oscaramaya8599]

👍👍👍

[@Femalelumberjack]

😊

[@jessecook2839]

Great video hun

[@Kungin456]

change to expensiver black peltor then you can have on the ear protection all the time and hear perfectly fine! it only blocks sounds that can hurt your ears! and they have everything that you need and more

[@funkla65]

Nice looking piece of equipment. I'm more of an earplugs user rather than muffs, but I see it's possible to buy the basic helmet, and then only the accessories one wants...which could help with the cost, too.

[@funkla65]

And may I suggest you add a rangefinder to your kit to help establish where the safe zone is for your camera. ;-)

[@Femalelumberjack]

It’s my old camera and I wanted a “blacked out by tree” video as an ending for some of my videos. Camera is fine tho 😊

[@hilg2654]

I always have trouble with exposure with backlight. You appear to have strong backlight without over exposing your background or under exposing yourself. Do you have any tips for an amateur? Are you compensating with software? Artificial lighting?

[@Femalelumberjack]

I used to be a photographer so I know where to place the camera for this kind of lighting 😊 You need a good lens and be sure to place it in the shade

[@jpallen719]

How did you get the ‘send it’ logo on the face shield?

[@Femalelumberjack]

I send in a vector file and Pfanner Austria made it

[@540isilver]

Gonna order this helmet. I broke my sthil helmet in 3 days on the farm

[@fergalhalpin8023]

Hi hello good morning how r u another great video

[@Femalelumberjack]

Good morning. I’m great thanks

[@fergalhalpin8023]

Thanks for reply have a good day and a nice weekend

[@fergalhalpin8023]

👍

[@tango165]

Great helmet.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Right

[@dunnkruger8825]

Difference between Arborist and Forest Something to do with straps or suspension? Not clear Thanks nevertheless

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Great review!

[@TheFullyChargedGardener]

Another great review 👍

[@oby-1607]

Shades in the helmet really made you look stylin. What gloves do you recommend for vibration isolation? I have to crawl across a lot of steep sidehills to fell dead trees for firewood. So boot recommendation would be nice as well. Thanks.

[@blleidblleid7280]

Love 😍😍😜😜😜

[@matteoassolari6432]

The protos look awesome, but too expensive for me and it’s way more advancend than I am. What about the stihl advance x vent? I can see you have one in your “collection”, I’ve spot one at a very good price in a shop here in my town.

[@chaswarren7239]

It looks very warm ? I use a Stihl Petzl helmet as I tend to get very warm when working. Can you get prescription glasses that are integral ?

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Nice Helmet review, Stay Safe! The wood can Bite! Lol👍🏼🇱🇷

[@markrossbach1458]

kask all day long. with sena SMH10 on the ear muff. beats these hands down

[@brunosousa1032]

Eu quero um protos !!! 😍😍

[@reed1541]

Hey female lumberjack what do you recommend for good chainsaw pants? I want the best

[@adelarsen9776]

I'm getting sick of my Stihl Pro Helmet. Cost was 600 DKK and it's cheap and inflexible. I think i might head in the direction of the Protos.

[@Femalelumberjack]

I would pick Protos any day

[@adelarsen9776]

@@Femalelumberjack I'm leaning that way, thank you.

[@adelarsen9776]

@@Femalelumberjack Another year on with the Stihl and the sunlight has ruined the plastic visor and trim. It's garbage. Time for the Protos.

[@gabrielklassen9043]

Wow I would love one in a Canadian flag 🇨🇦 colors

[@nitro200flyer3]

I'm willing to bet this girl gives good helmet.😮

[@dunnkruger8825]

EXPENSIVELY YOURS Nevertheless I’ll probably buy one Once I understand diff between 1 and the Forest

[@Gravattack]

You should have product links in the description, I for one buy some products based on your recommendations

[@Femalelumberjack]

It’s difficult because my subscribers are from all over the world and I would have to find shops that ship everywhere

[@Gravattack]

@@Femalelumberjack That's a good point, maybe pick your biggest audience and use somewhere that sells to them, the rest of us can figure out our own way to find the items. I love your vids, and as I have mentioned in the past I have learned a lot from you.

[@richardoegleton7582]

Thank you...I'm interested in buying a protos helmet.

[@Femalelumberjack]

You should ;)

[@slipperyblueclay2521]

Serious helmets for professional arborists. Priced at $300 US dollars.

[@barryfenwick609]

how long till you have to buy a new one?how long dose it last?

[@treemands]

A smart girl arborist knows how to accessorize.

[@Femalelumberjack]

😉

[@nottstrees]

Hi great video could i ask what they are like in hot weather 👍

[@Femalelumberjack]

Like all helmets they’re hot.. but not uncomfortable as some of the other helmets I’ve tried

[@balfor3962]

Hi there! congratulation for the movie , it's very nice. I'm Daniel Forestello and I'm importer for Italy of Pfanner & Protos, I kindly ask you if I can use your movie on my social media page. If you say it's ok I would like to show it because it's instructive and well done. Thanks for let me know!

[@Femalelumberjack]

You can make a link to my video

[@jaketurner7243]

Have you had any problems with the husqvarna technical helmet is it worth buying

[@traviscayer1385]

Quick look at the vents, and how you could close them. Does this make them acceptable to use while utility pruning?

[@Femalelumberjack]

I’m sorry but I know nothing about utility work.. we’ve got most of our power under ground

[@bedessmati]

That's right, you're awesome. I wonder how much a cube of firewood costs for you?

[@imrehegedus5708]

Szia jók a videóid csak így tovább,puszi!😘👍👌🌲🐶🐝🌷

[@Lifeinthe906]

I enjoyed the video . How much do those helmets cost?

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you, it really depends where you are in the world 😊

[@cosminhusqy3138]

Nice video👈👍👍👍👏

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@207Atreyu]

Question from a long haired arborist thinking about getting one of these helmets. I really struggle with having my hair tied back and getting a helmet to sit comfortably on my head due to my ‘tail’ getting in the way! Any tips on resolving this issue?

[@Femalelumberjack]

I don’t have any issues fitting my hair under the Protos and it’s still nice and snug and doesn’t move around on my head. When I’m using the KASK helmet it’s constantly moving

[@207Atreyu]

@@Femalelumberjack I think you may have just sold it to me! I've just swapped from a KASK to a 3M and they both constantly slip around! Thanks for taking the time to reply.

[@Femalelumberjack]

No problem 😊

[@lorenz33_3]

i have a question. On which site can I customize the helmet?