helmets

[hcsvader 1]

Hey all
So I am starting to gear up and one of the things I am having the most diffuculty with is find a helmet. I went to a local bike shop today to check out helmets and all of the ones i looked at were the kind that do not have a hard ear flap. Therefor they have no place to install a ditter. Can anyone recommend a helmet that actually offer some kind of impact protection (unlike most skydiving helmets) that would offer decent protection from impact as well as be able to support the installation of an audible alti?

Have you seen my pants?
it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream
>:)

[freefalle 0]

protec

[peregrinerose 0]

Protec. Cheap, room for audible, protects the noggin, looks great covered in fur. What more could you ask for in headwear?

Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

[Gato 0]

Yeah, what they said.

Check out Square 1's website; they have their own "Brand X" Protec-style helmet for around 30 bucks. Good looking colors (Red, Royal, or Black, all very glossy), and very comfortable.

T.I.N.S.

[normiss 622]

Protec helmets look like a medical device for a 'tard.
I like the Benny

[Gato 0]

I was thinking of ordering a Benny - do you use one?

If so, do you have a picture of yours, and how do you like it?

T.I.N.S.

[normiss 622]

I don't have a pic handy.
I bought it to use on tandems mostly.
I like it, it's mostly a stylish Protec - same level of protection it seems, cool style, places on both sides for an audible, cheap price.
I'm sure if you ask Skysystems nicely, Amy might model one for you....

[Ion01 1]

Protecs are effect, comfortable, and cheap. And they really don't look bad, they just don't look as cool as others. Besides I would rather ensure the safety of my nogin than sacrifice safety and money to look cool.

[hcsvader 1]

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Besides I would rather ensure the safety of my nogin than sacrifice safety and money to look cool.

+1

Helmets have definatly helped decrease the amount of brain damage i have given myself over the years. If I have a cheaper helmet I'm more likely to use it on other occasions where i wouldn't want to mess up a $300 skydiving helmet.

I think everyone knows I have more use for a helmet after the beer light comes on!!! Just wish i had a fullface mountain bike helmet on at PST this summer. maybe I wouldn't have wrecked my face while playing beer bunjee

Have you seen my pants?
it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream
>:)

[erdnarob 1]

If you want to make a good investment, have a look at Bonehead helmets. They are compatible for any beeper installation, made of carbon fiber and therefore very shock resistant while being quite light.

Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all.

[wildfan75 1]

Yep on the Protec.

If fact, Protec's are the only authorized helmet for Creeper Wars at Skydive Wissota.

[normiss 622]

I still think they look retarded, and seem to only come in gay colors.
Ever look at the Benny?
Same level of protection, good n cheap too.

And I have to disagree with the Bonehead comments.
The exterior shell of a helmet isn't where the real protection is. I like the Boneheads a lot though.
But we're talking about protection here.

[mnealtx 0]

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I still think they look retarded, and seem to only come in gay colors.
Ever look at the Benny?
Same level of protection, good n cheap too.

And I have to disagree with the Bonehead comments.
The exterior shell of a helmet isn't where the real protection is. I like the Boneheads a lot though.
But we're talking about protection here.

Agreed - outside of the Protecs, none of the skydiving helmets offer any real impact protection - there's simply not enough padding.

Mike
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POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[normiss 622]

The Benny should be included in the providing protection list.

Same type of design.

[Andrewwhyte 1]

Has the benny done any UL type testing?

[normiss 622]

Not to dismiss the value of UL testing for most products....but their endorsement of a helmet would mean very little to me. CPSC is of more value I believe.
I'd prefer to see true head protection testing certifications if we're seriously looking for that in our helmets.
Also given that Pro-Tec helmets are designed for skateboarding, I've never been convinced of their value either - although I do recognize they offer more protection that most of our options.

[Andrewwhyte 1]

CPSC?

[normiss 622]

did you read my reply???

[hcsvader 1]

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I'd prefer to see true head protection testing certifications if we're seriously looking for that in our helmets.

Yes. Im seriously looking for true head protection!!!
I dont care in least if it looks retareded. One might end up looking a whole lot more retarded when they smash thier brain while wearing an insuffienceint helmet. Then they can spend the rest of thier life wearing a protect everytime they try to walk somewhere. just ask special ed!http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/images/reviews/190/1196650931_1.jpg

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Also given that Pro-Tec helmets are designed for skateboarding, I've never been convinced of their value either

I dont see how that make any difference at all. Slamming on a skateboard, or slamming on a landing are both scenarios where severe head injuries are possible.

I have slammed my head very severly while skateboarding and walked away knowing the outcome would have been very different if I wasn't wearing a protect. Can you say the same about a benny?

As said in my origional post I am looking for a helmet that offers the best protection against impact. Not what is going to make me look cool.

Have you seen my pants?
it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream
>:)

[normiss 622]

Skydiving is a bit faster than skateboarding.

Protec is the only helmet to my knowledge with any sort of "rating" although CPSC is not an organization that would in my mind be much use in rating helmets.
The Benny is damn near the EXACT design and type of protection as the Protec. Pretty close on price.
Your choice. Pink is available on the Protecs.
Neither will protect the hairdo in your avatar though.

[hcsvader 1]

http://www.pro-tec.net/skate/main.html

Fuck yeah! That pink is hot! It would go great with my purple jumpsuit!

Know any canadian dealers for the benny? wouldn't mind checkin it out.


Actualy when you look at protects website the skate helmets are not certified for anything specific and are only recommended for use when skateboarding. The bike hemets are rated to a standard bike helmet rating...

Have you seen my pants?
it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream
>:)

[Deisel 37]

Anyone have any thoughts on the Bonehead Echo? Its cheaper but new. I'd like to know if there have been any problems out there.

D

The brave may not live forever, but the timid never live at all.

[normiss 622]

I like your attitude.
Years ago with a broken hand, when fiberglass casts first came out I had my choice of pink, blue, or camo.
PINK BITCH!!!!
The Dr. couldn't stop laughing the whole time he wrapped it up.
Biker tats and a pink cast!


You can order direct from http://www.skysystemsusa.com/helmets/benny.php]Skysystems
only way I know - good customer service too.

Funny....I don't usually wear a helmet.

[riggerrob 558]

What does CPSC stand for?

What are their testing methods?

[riggerrob 558]

... - outside of the Protecs, none of the skydiving helmets offer any real impact protection - there's simply not enough padding.