Protos helmet saved my life

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  • čas přidán 24. 01. 2023
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Komentáře • 163

  • @br-dj2ti
    @br-dj2ti Před rokem +31

    And it's terrible to hear about inbred Jed man he was a legend he will never ever be forgotten he was a great kind soul as well so so heartbreaking.

  • @jamesnelson6848
    @jamesnelson6848 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video Tim! Thankful you were saved from serious injury. I look forward to the day I make it to the saw class. You may not consider yourself a "pro" but you are a wealth of wisdom and knowledge which is greatly appreciated! Prayers for Jed's family...

  • @brucehuff5566
    @brucehuff5566 Před rokem +11

    As tragic as the stories are we appreciate you showing us how to be safe. Thanks Tim. Stay safe

  • @nhmountains5683
    @nhmountains5683 Před rokem +2

    It’s an eye opener reminder for sure Tim. I have the same Pfanner Protos You’re right. That screen has saved my eyes or face several times. I had a 1/2” maple stem whip back and hit my helmet last year. I’d been in bad shape without the Protos. They are the best out there. I honestly don’t leave home without it. It goes in my truck where ever I go. Keep the faith.
    RIP Jed.

  • @glennmoore3764
    @glennmoore3764 Před rokem +8

    Glad you are okay. That shows the importance of wearing your ppe. Prayers for Jed’s family and Jacob I know he is having a hard time.

  • @GPOutdoors
    @GPOutdoors Před rokem +1

    Happy you were ok Tim! I have been considering spending the money on a Protos for about 2 years now but I am not an expert - still learning each year. But you made an excellent point - this can happen to any of us. I just ordered one. Thanks for all you do. Cheers!

  • @wayneanderson991
    @wayneanderson991 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing Tim! It helps to remind us all not to become complacent when felling or bucking. Lots of dangers out there.

    • @TheMrBenjaminz
      @TheMrBenjaminz Před rokem

      Goodness gracious that is scary! Appreciate you sharing this in such detail Tim, likely we all are to complacent and take for granted truly how dangerous the act of cutting a tree really is. Glad you didn't get hurt or worse.

  • @josephboley
    @josephboley Před rokem

    Glad you're safe bud . Don't know what I'd do without ol cotontop. Praying for you always bud 👍✌️🙏🙏

  • @shawnschoppert8540
    @shawnschoppert8540 Před rokem

    Sorry to hear about the guy passing away 🙏 and glad you are ok and safely gear did it’s job! Widow makers have gotten so many!

  • @ericwiltz6584
    @ericwiltz6584 Před 7 měsíci

    You're absolutely 100% correct sharing things that don't go right. A very good friend of mine now deceased, Stan Whitney. Stan was as safety conscious as they come and had a saying which I'll share and believe me it's priceless. "Accidents are caused they don't just happen!" Plane and simple when you do what we call an after action report AAR, you'll likely identify where you went wrong.
    Thanks again, Merry Christmas and sorry for the multi post.

  • @ericwiltz6584
    @ericwiltz6584 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you! I'm 66 and looking for a new helmet. PPE is priceless and worth every penny! In 2002 while working in Payson, AZ I was up about 40 ft in a Beatle kill topping to avoid a power line. Last tree of the day, you know the deal. Dumb ass me, made my cuts and said to myself, "mant his is just going too easy! " Yep, wedged the saw. I dropped a line and my buddy sent the other saw up. Well, was getting it done and , OH Shit, the top barber chaired on me, I attempted to haul ass down and move to the side but nope. I was hit in the head and shoulder by the tip. Was pushed up against the tree. Didn't go unconscious, but you know the words that came out of my mouth. I was able to climb down.
    Damage, a bit of a compression in my neck, three broken ribs and embarassment lesson that lives with me to this today.
    So, PPE, I never will never make a single cut without full PPE PERIOD, (not a glove wearing person thought and it's wrong of me). I've been running saws from the age of ten. I'm on my third set of chaps since March 2002 when I started wearing full PPE.
    When I watch some of these youngsters not wearing full PPE I will comment 100% of the time. IMO, when you buy a saw the sales person should automatically take you right to the PPE section and no you won't find the high-end gear. In fact maybe this should be the first place you go before your purchase.
    Thanks for the great program, Merry Christmas from TX

  • @AnomadAlaska
    @AnomadAlaska Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing this. I have practiced the drills you have filmed in your saw classes. It gave me a lot of confidence adopting the bore cut. If you and Jacob want to come cut down a bunch of trees around my house in Western NC together I have a project for you! LOL.

  • @onelonleyfarmer
    @onelonleyfarmer Před rokem +2

    Glad your ok!

  • @duxnlabs
    @duxnlabs Před rokem

    Thanks for these tremendous lessons, Tim!

  • @brucebenson9651
    @brucebenson9651 Před rokem

    Glad you are OK! Just came over after watching you on Letsdig18. Looking forward to following your channel!

  • @johnandcarolynmills3061

    Thanks Tim, from Canada, Stay Safe.

  • @jeffterhune8573
    @jeffterhune8573 Před rokem

    Glad you're OK, thanks for showing and sharing your thoughts. Didn't know Jed, but prayers for his family. I just cut around the house but full ppe, cause you are so right, it's a dangerous job, stay safe.

  • @stevencroon
    @stevencroon Před rokem +3

    Tim Buckin Billy has a video of a widow maker missing him by a skosh caught on video and if that don't sober the creap out of a cutter don't know what will. So glad your OK , good reminder!!

  • @toddhansen5072
    @toddhansen5072 Před rokem +2

    Glad you’re ok! Stay safe out there! ❤

  • @CliffsideStables
    @CliffsideStables Před rokem

    Thankfully Tim you had taken precautions against this type of accident. God was looking out for me on November 4 when a small maple tree fell and hit me across the back of my head and neck and back. Survived that incident with three broken vertebrae and a cracked rib. Dr said I’m on house duty for 3-6 months. 😟 STAY SAFE!!! Tim in northern TN

  • @robinwright2300
    @robinwright2300 Před rokem +1

    Glad you are ok Tim.

  • @ronniejenkins4633
    @ronniejenkins4633 Před rokem +3

    Just watched this video, it definitely opened my eyes about ppe when cutting down trees, I don't use my chain saw too much anymore but I am definitely going to look into a helmet and other ppe, I watch the stoney ridge farmer and he strongly believes in ppe when using a chain saw, thanks for sharing this with us all, God bless and stay safe!!!!

  • @derrickpettit86
    @derrickpettit86 Před rokem +4

    Man Tim, those are good helmets, alot more people are getting those I've seen, seems like they are we'll worth the gold, glad you were ok man, great video an commentary, thanks for sharing 💪🇺🇲🌲

  • @krmcc01
    @krmcc01 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing Tim great safety advice is priceless.

  • @royceabbottsexcavation3709

    Man Tim at least you’re ok! WOW stay safe!

  • @DanKlein_1
    @DanKlein_1 Před rokem

    you are right. This was definitely worth showing. I am just the weekend warrior mostly cleaning up stuff that is already down. But, this video really drives it home... the need for PPE. It just shows... it isn't the stuff you accounted for that gets you. it is the surprises.

  • @daviddogruel7851
    @daviddogruel7851 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for sharing the details of your incident and tying it into the bigger picture of saw work and bringing it home with Jed. I have used a Protos helmet for several years and some friends cannot fathom how much I spent for a helmet for the casual cutting I do. They do not have a good answer to "how much is your head, and life, worth?"

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    • @michaelb7071
      @michaelb7071 Před rokem

      Same here. I'm felling maybe ten trees a year. When I found out about the Protos a few years back, I bought it and no second thoughts yet.

  • @randykeech3557
    @randykeech3557 Před rokem

    Had the same thing happen to me few years back. Took a small limb off the helmet. Learned that day never stop looking up when that tree is going over.
    Glad your safe

  • @patkelly7999
    @patkelly7999 Před rokem +1

    Good stuff Tim, just goes to show it pays to have the proper PPE gear, and always expect the unexpected, stay safe🙏👍🙂

  • @johncampbell1853
    @johncampbell1853 Před rokem

    Last year.i.was clearing some small trees that had grown into one of my tractor roads on my place I was cutting a 8" diameter sweetgum tree there was a dead pine 8 to 10" in diameter about 5 feet behind I didn't realize that there was a vine connecting the two at the top as the sweet gum fell it pulled the top out of the pine and hit me on head I was wearing a husky helmet it had a dent in it like yours little bigger on top .if I had not been wearing that helmet it would have been bad I always wear my helmet with hearing and face protection and chaps when doing tree work .glad you didn't get hurt Tim I enjoy your videos .

  • @dieselblood4064
    @dieselblood4064 Před rokem +1

    Be safe out there Tim!

  • @randymorrison6804
    @randymorrison6804 Před rokem +1

    Your a good man with a great Guardian Angle at your back. Keep wearing that Helmet man. Love your videos.

  • @ForestApps
    @ForestApps Před rokem +1

    Great Video Tim!

  • @eddiemcgee1778
    @eddiemcgee1778 Před rokem +1

    Glad your ok ! Thankfully

  • @ericwiltz6584
    @ericwiltz6584 Před 7 měsíci

    I just received mine and for those that take safety to the ultimate, this is the helmet to purchase. Mine needed very little adjustment. This is NOT a $120 or $200 dollar piece of gear, it's like $350 but worth it and I've taken one blow to the head while climbing and I can't give a count on how many time slash and limbs have hit my face screen.
    Great visibility, great comfort, great product.

  • @randledugger9340
    @randledugger9340 Před rokem

    That could've been bad! Glad you had a cover on. Glad you posted this. Especially for training purposes.

  • @dkmcclure23
    @dkmcclure23 Před rokem

    Stay safe Tim! Can’t wait to see your videos coming with Let’s Dig

  • @yazooyellowcats1403
    @yazooyellowcats1403 Před rokem

    I saw the video about Jed last night. Sad situation for sure. Luckily that limb was a little rotten. Glad you weren't hurt bad

  • @terryrobertson8442
    @terryrobertson8442 Před rokem

    Great story
    Glad you are ok
    Thanks for sharing

  • @larrysloskysr5503
    @larrysloskysr5503 Před rokem

    Another good one. Mr Tim !

  • @jafo9346
    @jafo9346 Před rokem

    The good Lord is looking after you Cotontop3. I've watched your videos regarding tree work; you've got guts, sir. You are certainly not afraid of heights. Take care.

  • @olskoolloggin9761
    @olskoolloggin9761 Před rokem

    Yessir! That’s the boogie man right there! That’ll set ya straight for awhile. You are a blessed man for sure!!👍🏻👍🏻🙏

  • @singleshot2218
    @singleshot2218 Před rokem +1

    Glad you’re ok Tim. That was the 5 mile an hour convincer for sure.
    As I’ve been told, a 50$ helmet for a 50$ head.
    The one I bought for motorcycle riding cost me almost 300.00, and I never thought twice about the cost.
    Take care and stay safe bud! God blessed you for sure.🙏✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @HYDETREEWORKS
      @HYDETREEWORKS Před rokem +1

      Heck and 300 is cheap for a motorcycle helmet. So 300 for a climbing helmet isn't to crazy

  • @bradolsen8629
    @bradolsen8629 Před rokem

    I’m glad you’re OK. I just goes to show how important safety equipment is again I’m glad you’re OK that’s good.

  • @Ethantice04
    @Ethantice04 Před rokem +1

    Great video!

  • @metaspencer
    @metaspencer Před rokem

    Dang man. Terrifying. I appreciate you putting this out there and wear the same helmet. Be safe

  • @jonlucas6058
    @jonlucas6058 Před rokem +1

    Scary stuff. Just goes to show you can do everything right and still have a problem. Glad you always wear your PPE.

  • @lonniechartrand
    @lonniechartrand Před rokem

    Thank you for the reminder that ACCIDENTS HAPPEN!
    We sometimes get lax in our attention to the SMALL THINGS. Especially when it comes to repetitive work.
    It is THOSE jobs that are more prone to get you!
    I am guilty of leaving my helmet in my vehicle at times because "it is inconvenient" to put in on for a quick cut.
    I try to be more careful now, because at 66 years young I don't move as fast as I use to, therefore I try to assess the situation at length before putting the saw to work.
    I have worked utilities for over forty years, and I have had friends and associates killed on the job.
    The bottom line is that we all want to go home at the end of the day!

  • @chadbrewer6882
    @chadbrewer6882 Před rokem

    Very simply, Thank you.

  • @jasonharlan6100
    @jasonharlan6100 Před rokem

    I used to climb and cut trees with out wearing a helmet. A friend of mine worked for the local elect company cutting trees and he gave me his old helmet. It has saved me a few times! I need to replace it due to a crack that has formed in the back of it

  • @axcs0119
    @axcs0119 Před rokem

    The thing about helmets to remember is they are designed to take ONE impact, then be replaced. Glad you are okay.

  • @lewismckinney6311
    @lewismckinney6311 Před rokem

    Have any of you seen the new " Protos Integral Blue Tooth Communication System" ? Made specifically for the Protos arborist helmet. No wires, clamps, straps. Replaces the left ear muff on the helmet so can hide inside helmet like original ear muff. Thanks for taking the time to share your incident.

  • @Grandpa-Chris
    @Grandpa-Chris Před rokem

    Hi Tim, I’ve just found your channel through Let’s dig 18, and watched your very lucky escape, that widow maker could have turned your lights out permanently… I once got hit on the shoulder by a small limb which certainly got my attention… hearing about Jed is a tragedy… please take care Sir.
    @Grandpa-Chris in London U.K., catching giant trout in the U.K.

  • @NoName-sx5fl
    @NoName-sx5fl Před rokem +1

    Another youtube channel lost a guy in tree felling. Checkout guilty of treeson. Jed apparently died a few days ago. I don't watch that channel much, but it really hit me hard to hear the news.

  • @slamsshenanigans2296
    @slamsshenanigans2296 Před rokem

    Really glad your ok Tim! Praise God for giving you the wisdom to purchase and wear that thing!
    It’s on my shopping list so I can add a Sena comm set to talk with others to replace my hard hat.

  • @dannywhelchel4801
    @dannywhelchel4801 Před rokem

    I like them protus helmets,that's what I wear I always wore a really old mcdonald t helmet and I still have it as well as alot of others but the protus is by far my favorite,I wear the chainsaw pants vs chaps usually and I used to not wear nothing but the double knee logger jeans and I still do when I aint cutting,but if people don't want to spend the money on protective equipment they must not think much of their life,but I look at it as this job is dangerous no matter what kinds of protective equipment you wear but I'm gonna do all I can to protect myself,I've been broke up from head to to logging over the years and it pays to wear good quality protective equipment

  • @MRKUE
    @MRKUE Před rokem

    Glad you are ok, You weren't even near that tree! Besides being on the other side of the machine that came out of nowhere! I've heard the stories but that is a good example that it can happen.

  • @alanb9337
    @alanb9337 Před rokem

    Condolences to the relatives and friends of those recently lost in tree-cutting accidents. Shame the grapple-saw crane trucks and Sennebogen-type machines cost so much. Would getting the drone out to look from the top of the tree, assist at all? (Obviously trees are minute to minute in high winds) (or add a FLIR camera, if the cost can be justified for tree canopy inspections and other uses)

  • @roweinnovation
    @roweinnovation Před rokem

    I always have my helmet on when cutting trees. I wear when i cut firewood just because I have hearing protection on it. Got used to wearing them on clearing right of ways. Just part of what i do.
    I have a kask.

  • @davidedwards3734
    @davidedwards3734 Před rokem +1

    Glad you're ok, felling trees are quite hazardous. What sound system do you have in the helmet ???? Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

  • @fxpestoperator5527
    @fxpestoperator5527 Před rokem

    Glad ur OK my Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @mikecook2714
    @mikecook2714 Před rokem

    Happy you always have your helmet on, I always wear mine when cutting

  • @robertsmith2513
    @robertsmith2513 Před rokem

    Super video. People hear Tim’s words

  • @Bryer68
    @Bryer68 Před rokem

    Great video Mr Tim from Bryer

  • @glennwilliams6286
    @glennwilliams6286 Před rokem

    Glad you ok 👍

  • @texm9310
    @texm9310 Před rokem

    Showed up to so many crews with no ppe.
    Wear your gear
    Thanks for sharing 👊

  • @groundpoundersforestrymulching

    I love my photos helmet. It is a must in tree work!

  • @robeagerton6227
    @robeagerton6227 Před rokem

    That face shield is very underrated if you’ve ever got a piece of bark in your eye a scratched cornea is very painful!

  • @danielsweeney6742
    @danielsweeney6742 Před rokem

    Tim - someone kind of in my family got killed in PA early January. He was taking down an Oak tree.

  • @tomriblett2979
    @tomriblett2979 Před rokem

    you just never know what else will come falling you way. Glad it all ended well for you.

  • @randygalloway618
    @randygalloway618 Před rokem

    Damn son! As far as you were, I would have never thought a limb could have gotten you off the tree you were cutting---off another tree is easier to believe. You were looking at a concussion, best case, but worst case, it had a LOT of kinetic energy and it might have been curtains. As an eyeglasses wearer, I agree with you about the screen vs. solid shield. Sweat is a real issue when it comes to vision.

  • @brodyowens8529
    @brodyowens8529 Před rokem +1

    I really enjoyed watching Jed On Jake’s channel very talented feller RIP

  • @ralphknudsen6299
    @ralphknudsen6299 Před rokem

    Thx for that!

  • @jameswatson4110
    @jameswatson4110 Před rokem

    You just inspired me to buy A helmet! Thanks for your informing and entertaining videos.

  • @ddracing2257
    @ddracing2257 Před rokem +1

    Stay safe out there Tim. Had a friend in the log woods pass away from limbs fall. Trees are like strippers....... unpredictable

  • @br-dj2ti
    @br-dj2ti Před rokem +2

    three months ago we were doing dead wood in oak trees my ground guy just took his hard hat off for about 3 minutes and walked underneath the tree there was about a three-foot 3in round 4 inch round dead stub that fell off it just missed his head by 5in if it would have hit him it would have knocked him unconscious these hard hats should be worn at all times on the jobsite because we never know when something is going to break loose or happened thank God you're okay God bless

  • @justinsigmon1878
    @justinsigmon1878 Před rokem

    Glad you are ok. I'm going to buy 1 of those helmets tomorrow.

    • @cotontop3
      @cotontop3  Před rokem

      Sherrill tree has them 20% off right now.

    • @justinsigmon1878
      @justinsigmon1878 Před rokem

      @@cotontop3 just ordered it there with a bar for my chainsaw for $395 lol

  • @mikeguthrie1782
    @mikeguthrie1782 Před rokem

    Stay safe Tim! I enjoy your videos.

  • @Joelontugs
    @Joelontugs Před rokem

    I didn’t see the video but I’m glad to hear your alright

  • @Smackdade
    @Smackdade Před rokem +1

    Trees are bad unpredictable - that’s why I’ve always called Tim.

  • @cleokey
    @cleokey Před rokem

    RIP Jed, good tip on helmet

  • @jamesstickney7042
    @jamesstickney7042 Před rokem

    Thank God you are ok

  • @Cov930
    @Cov930 Před rokem

    Samething happened to me this year . I don’t know what hit me in the head but it gave me a nice concussion for some minutes . Scared my eye brow . Slight dent in the bridge of my nose . Messed me up an I’m lucky to be alive . I was wearing a “ seenah “ helmet I forget the correct helmet name there the wireless ones you can communicate with people in . Made me think about jedd rip to him . Very eye opening

  • @martineastburn3679
    @martineastburn3679 Před rokem

    I think the tree falling brushed the next tree over and made a widow maker. That is what we called them in the Redwood stands when a wind. dozens would fall in a cathedral.

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  • @BillSkidmoreoutside
    @BillSkidmoreoutside Před rokem +1

    I will never cut a tree down without wearing a helmet, you never know what will happen as careful as we are to look up first

  • @mississippijohn1432
    @mississippijohn1432 Před rokem

    It definitely hits home when we of another tree lifer. Getting hurt or killed. That could be anyone of us at any time. Just curious are you a member of the Mississippi arborist association. We just had our annual meeting in Starkville. Just curious. Stay safe sir

  • @bryanchipps6572
    @bryanchipps6572 Před rokem

    I have all kinds of stories about getting hammered with limbs and other people getting hurt from them. I'm not the best about wearing a hardhat but they do work

  • @rickstafford5316
    @rickstafford5316 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing.
    Stay safe

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  • @ttvilaxell2742
    @ttvilaxell2742 Před 10 měsíci

    Common sense says that limb broke out of another tree. glad you survived and are able to talk about it.

  • @jacobbuckley8232
    @jacobbuckley8232 Před rokem

    That definitely hit the boom

  • @suzanchamness376
    @suzanchamness376 Před rokem +2

    Wow good for that helmet👍
    Glad you are alright
    You gonna have to get you a chingard lol

  • @oldbowsaw9001
    @oldbowsaw9001 Před rokem

    Glad you are ok. please do not walk under raised buckets,boom, stick of any thing supported by hydraulics--It can drop-quick. Enjoy the good videos--old cat mechanic..

  • @pierreleduc4394
    @pierreleduc4394 Před rokem

    Thanks God you’re ok my friend. God blesse

  • @nilskalvik9123
    @nilskalvik9123 Před rokem

    Safety gear is important. Safety first always, in any situations

  • @rockofagesusa7942
    @rockofagesusa7942 Před rokem

    I got my left shoulder broke last year from a dead limb about that same size , man it drove me in the ground brother.. I thought god had reached down and smacked me stupid, it took a minute for me to realize what had just happened. Had it hit me in the head it would have probably killed me , hurt my neck to but luckily it didn’t break it … I’m glad you didn’t get hurt brother…

  • @aubreyford9365
    @aubreyford9365 Před rokem

    I had a hickory limb hit me last week and knocked my ear muff off mine and I thought it broke my arm. It saved my life

  • @duanebauer8133
    @duanebauer8133 Před rokem

    Glad ur okay. I watch Buckin Billy Ray Smith, rule #1 always look up not the tree falling

  • @TheThermal1
    @TheThermal1 Před rokem

    Time to replace the helmet and face screen Tim, Glad you are ok.

  • @brentmedders
    @brentmedders Před rokem

    We’re gonna need you to be more careful. Developing a pattern that leads to a full time Cottonwood!!

  • @cyndikarp3368
    @cyndikarp3368 Před rokem

    Glad you are okay. Could have been much worse. Seems like branch came out of tree above you.