husam 0 #1 October 15, 2006 Hey guys I need to know the brand name/ manufactrure of the leather helmets that everyone has and how much is the the cheapest one you bought ? Ready - Set - Go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremy_o 0 #2 October 15, 2006 They are called frap hats. Check around at retailers but they generally go for ~125 or so, new. Your DZ may have some for purchase too. edited to add: I haven't seen a brand name/manufactor associated with them. They are just simply called "Frap Hats"http://planetskydive.net/ - An online aggregation of skydiver's blogs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #3 October 15, 2006 There are several companies who make them worldwide, although they are not as widespread as they once were. The ones I like come from The Hat Shoppe. I have had several over the years. You can buy them from many different gear dealers, but I would recommend buying a used one on eBay - they show up there all the time. You will save yourself some change by doing that.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #4 October 15, 2006 Hat Shoppe was the leading American manufacturer of leather hats, but they were also widely marketed by Parachutes de France, Para Sport Italia, etc. However, leather hats fell out of fashion for skydiving like a decade ago! They are only good for keeping your ears warm and mounting Dytters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #5 October 15, 2006 However, leather hats fell out of fashion for skydiving like a decade ago! *** Grrrrrr.... Some of us still like them! And they do more than keep your ears warm! They give the EMT's an easy way to carry the head back! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billbooth 10 #6 October 15, 2006 I'm glad to hear that someone else is still jumping them. I thought I was the last one. Oh well...I never was much of a "fashion plate" anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #7 October 15, 2006 Don't worry. Accuracy jumpers still using that all around the world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #8 October 15, 2006 QuoteI'm glad to hear that someone else is still jumping them. I thought I was the last one. Oh well...I never was much of a "fashion plate" anyway. *** We need to make up a patch..."Member of the Tony Fugit retirement fund" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #10 October 15, 2006 QuoteI'm glad to hear that someone else is still jumping them. I thought I was the last one. Oh well...I never was much of a "fashion plate" anyway. I still have two, but very-rarely jump them these days. My last "sport" one; it was blue with orange arrows' got so sweat soaked that the front leather simply rotted away! I went over and over it with a zig-zag machine to keep it intact. I am going to sew muffs to the ears of that one for muff brother initiation jumps. Most student operations still use frap hats for tandem passengers. Lots of demo teams still use frap hats as well. Another good thing about a frap hat is ease of packing on commercial flights. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #11 October 15, 2006 Another good thing about a frap hat is ease of packing on commercial flights. *** BINGO! Volume and weight ARE a consideration! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #12 October 15, 2006 I always wear one for civilian tandems. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froggy 0 #13 October 15, 2006 QuoteAnother good thing about a frap hat is ease of packing on commercial flights. That's exactly the reason I have mine! husam You may want to check with your DZ. I got mine at my DZ for 80 canadian bucks -- a really sweet deal for a brand-new, perfectly fitting hat!-------------- We were not born to fly. And all we can do is to try not to fall... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #14 October 15, 2006 QuoteI always wear one for civilian tandems. Yeah, me too. Since "helmets" are required in the UK, all tandem students, and nearly all their instructors (if they haven't gone for some sort of shell) where them over here. Mind you, I'd never worn one until my tandem course when I had over 900 jumps! Now that I've got one, I have worn it for RW, when I've been travelling and didn't have room in my luggage for a hard shell, and on hop and pops.Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #15 October 15, 2006 I still have one too, however; I can not remember the last time I wore it I bought my from "Chet" at the Turkey Meet in Z-Hills in 1980. I always seem to have my FF2 on taking pictures. Never give up the "Frap" hat, it may come back in style some day!!! ArvelBSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #16 October 15, 2006 QuoteI always wear one for civilian tandems. That's not "one level harder than that of your student" mister! I am going to dime you out to Kate immediately. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 6 #17 October 16, 2006 QuoteI still have one too, however; I can not remember the last time I wore it I bought my from "Chet" at the Turkey Meet in Z-Hills in 1980. I always seem to have my FF2 on taking pictures. Never give up the "Frap" hat, it may come back in style some day!!! Arvel I had one of the original Richard Ponvert (sp?) Frappe hats from France, loaned it to the cause (world team)in Russia 96 and never saw it again, had it for years, bastards! Oh well that's how it goes. Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #18 October 16, 2006 It's "at least as hard as" the student helmet. I've worn one since I've been there. Full face for AFF though . . .Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
husam 0 #19 October 16, 2006 I just need to know what country is it made in and what is the name of the manufacturer, I could not fing the Hat Shoppe website please insert a clicky website with a manufacturer not a reseller I will need to speack with someone with such manufacturing capabilitys Ready - Set - Go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lekstrom10k 0 #20 October 16, 2006 If you get a Para Gear catalogue there is an ad for the Hat Shoppe . It has a chart to determine your head size. Also colors and how to gat printing on the cloth over the rubber tubes. Mine came as my 60th birthday present with my SOS number on it, 727, for my 727 jumps.After having one for 20 years plus I found a way to wash them .I pull the cloth inside out at the kitchen sink under the faucet . I just use liquid Tide or so and scrub it with a brush rinse and wring it out and dry over night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #21 October 16, 2006 Quote...I never was much of a "fashion plate" anyway. I wouldn't say that, Bill. ZZ Top made millions from copying your look. Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marinho 0 #22 October 16, 2006 QuoteHey guys I need to know the brand name/ manufactrure of the leather helmets that everyone has and how much is the the cheapest one you bought ? Hi Husam, How's everything? Here is one option of frap hats manufacturer. http://www.egsky.com/clothing/home.php EG or Edgard makes frap hats to our gear shop quite often. Take care,Gus Marinho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
husam 0 #23 October 16, 2006 You are the best Guss Thanks a milion Ready - Set - Go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #24 October 16, 2006 ... actually, "frape" hats... its a French thing... Anyway, check Para Gear... http://www.paragear.com/searchresult.asp?searchstring=L3109&submit1=Go%21 Item # L3109 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #25 October 16, 2006 I still wear my Frap Hat. I like taking it off after opening and clipping it to a lateral. Anyone remember when skydiving was about freedom . . . ? And here's a little secret. You look like an idiot doing this! LOL . . . PS - I do wear a hard helmet for BASE, but that's survival, not fashion. NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
