phonics1981 0 #1 March 12, 2004 Just a quick question.. Do you have to have a B license to wear a Gath helmet? ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #2 March 12, 2004 I don't think so. The only restriction I know of (helmets wise) is that you have to have a C before you can wear a frap hat. Mmmmm, gotta love those frap hats. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #3 March 12, 2004 No license to wear a Gath, but obbviously must be off student status. B license for a full face and as Gus said, C for those lovely frap hats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stateofnature 0 #4 March 12, 2004 Quoteyou have to have a C before you can wear a frap hat says who??? i have never heard of that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #5 March 12, 2004 Quotesays who??? i have never heard of that one. Says me LOL! Well that's what I've always been led to believe but now you've made me go and look in the ops manual (section 6). It says: QuoteStudent and Intermediate Parachutists must wear a suitably sturdy open faced, hard protective helmet without a peak. It doesn't explicitly mention licenses and I don't know what the definition of an "Intermediate Parachutist" is. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #6 March 12, 2004 I was told Gath is B license and above, since it hardly consititutes a sturdy open face helmet. Depends on what your CCI says. Edit: and Intermediate is cat 8 but not B license yet. In other words A license. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 March 12, 2004 QuoteDo you have to have a B license to wear a Gath helmet? Honestly, I wouldn't want to wear one anyways. They're not sturdy, they don't offer much in protection, infact about the only thing they're really good for is keeping your hair from getting messy and to hold your protrack. Its made out of a light weight plastic that doesn't offer in much of protection. IMHO, if you want a stronger helmet, look at a ProTec or even look at stuff like the Mindwarp or similar helmets from other manufactures.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpmunki 0 #8 March 12, 2004 phonics.. at peterlee ian says it's b licence for a gath... i'd get me an N vertigo if i was buying a helmet now like... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beej 0 #9 March 12, 2004 Dont forget which governing body your refering to..most of you guys are Brits that are refering to BPA rules. This forum is global. ---------------------------------------------------- If the shit fits - wear it (blues brothers)-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpmunki 0 #10 March 13, 2004 Peterlee (where phonics jumps) BPA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubbayab 0 #11 March 13, 2004 I'm not 100% sure but I think you have to wear DZ helmet (mostly protec) till you have an A license. Then you can jump what ever type of head gear you want, or none if you so chose. I believe when you rent gear they figure you are not an "up jumper yet" and you wind up with student gear. ie... big canopys, big rig.rsl, aad, large face atl., protec helmet, cheesy goggles. I have heard, and seen Gath as being one of the thinnest helmets, and offering the least "real" protection other than a frap hat, which is nothing more than a ball cap with a chin strap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites D22369 0 #12 March 13, 2004 Quote. Mmmmm, gotta love those frap hats. Gus ROFL..............yep, looking like a refugee Conehead, sure to pick up lootssss of chicks..... The frap hat is basically for slide protection, the construction is similar to the leather skull caps the motorcycle racers wore in the 20-30's. The raised pads on the sides offer only slight protection to a sudden impact......There's a reason why leather helmets cannot be worn while riding a motorcycle. If your gonna take an elbow to the head, its best to be wearing a hard shell of some kind, but anything is better than nothing..... RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
D22369 0 #12 March 13, 2004 Quote. Mmmmm, gotta love those frap hats. Gus ROFL..............yep, looking like a refugee Conehead, sure to pick up lootssss of chicks..... The frap hat is basically for slide protection, the construction is similar to the leather skull caps the motorcycle racers wore in the 20-30's. The raised pads on the sides offer only slight protection to a sudden impact......There's a reason why leather helmets cannot be worn while riding a motorcycle. If your gonna take an elbow to the head, its best to be wearing a hard shell of some kind, but anything is better than nothing..... RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
