Protos Integral Arborist Helmet
The Pfanner Protos Arborist Helmet is an all-in-one PPE solution: helmet, face shield, and ear defenders integrated into one. The Protos helmet can be expanded with safety glasses, face shields, and UV neck protector.
With the Protos, you always have your safety gear with you. When you don't need them, flip the face shield up and slide the ear defenders under the shell. All adjustments are easily done with just two fingers - even in gloves. The Protos helmet has a clamping neck protector, keeping it securely in place no matter what angle you work at.
The Protos is a Type 1, Class C helmet and certified to EN 397 and EN 12492. It protects from vertical but also from horizontal impacts. This results in innovative "all-round-protection" designed to diffuse as much impact as possible in the outer shell. Due to the special cushioning construction (3-point mounting and anti-shock pads) of the interior shell, impacts are effectively absorbed and not transferred to the head or spine.
The Protos now meets the ANSI Z133 standard, with a foam insert in place of the original honeycomb “crashbox”.
This item is not compatible with the Sena Tufftalk.
Features & Benefits
- Unique fitting system
- Integrated ear pro
- Integrated face shield
- Modular components
- Ear pro slides up & back when not in use
Safety Features
- Chin strap designed to reduce risk of losing helmet during a fall
- Shock absorbed by deformation of the high density ABS plastic shell
Certifications & Standards
- EN397
- EN12492
Ratings & Reviews
4 reviews
Best helmet!
by jason
The helmet fits well and makes it so nice that you can put the hearing protection tuck into the helmet out of the way. It fits snugly on your head when you adjust it. The magnetic chin strap clip takes a little getting used to, but is a good design.
Why not sooner?
by JONATHAN
I've worn various helmets/hard hats doing treework, but this is the best combination of head, hearing and eye pro you could ask for. No more safety squint, messing around with ear plugs and using 10 q tips.
Awesome helmet, best in the industry
by David W Meyer
I've had my Protos helmet for several years now, having previously used Petzl helmets. By far, the Protos is the most comfortable helmet I've ever owned. At times I forget it is even on my head. Also, the integrated hearing protection is very significant to me because my former helmet's ear protectors would constantly get snagged on branches and ropes, while the Protos does not. The only suggestion I have to improve the helmet is to make a dial or knob to adjust the helmet's size. It takes too long to adjust if wearing a sweat band inside the helmet.
Great helmet!
by Konrad
This helmet is fantastic. Fits well and the addition of the built in ear and eye pro is great. Ear protection might not be as good as some of the 3M attachable muffs, but I like that they move back out of the way if you’re not using it. Overall, a great product for the arb industry!
Also, I read a post on social media where someone forgot his Protos on his truck’s gear box, drove off and realized he didn’t have it… looked back and a car (or two) had run over it. It was still intact! Obviously it couldn’t be worn because it was run over, but if that doesn’t speak to the durability of these helmets…I don't know what does.