Helmet Discussion

[hamer]

I'd probably go with this one, at the moment...

http://www.boneheadcomposites.com/m8...ith-comms.html

[jabkwab]

70's British tankers helmet retrofitted with a David Clark headset.
I really only use it as a conversation starter in the office, but I guess it would work fine in the Kitfox.
And it was cheap! 30 bucks for the helmet and a headset that was laying around.

[smutny]

Just a comment on using old helmets...

If one decides to buy surplus or dig their dad's out of the closet, remember that the old tech foam used in them has deteriorated and is no longer providing much, if any, cushion of safety.

Companies like Oregon Aero have kits that replace all the pads inside helmets with softer, more modern materials. I bought one for me K10 and later put in in my ProTech helmet.

Something to consider.

[TY2068]

It will be interesting to see if the guys out there doing lots of low-level stol flying suddenly start wearing helmets. Personally I think if you are primarily doing that type of flying then a good flight suit (and gloves) is not a bad idea. I watch some of the videos out there and for some reason it reminds me of guys riding crotch rockets with no helmet T-shirt, Cut-offs and flip-flops.

[n85ae]

I just bought a ski helmet, for skiing, and winter bicycling, and it has pockets
in the earmuffs for audio speakers. This thing would be super simple to modify
for my Kitfox. Ear seal might not be great, but over foam earplugs could be
very workable ... Have a workable Telex 750 I might cannibalize for parts
this seems a super simple project.

https://www.wildhornoutfitters.com/p...ift-ski-helmet

Jeff

[Esser]

Great idea Jeff! You inspired me. Ski helmets are mass madecso should be cheaper with economies of scale. They are also designed for pretty massive impacts.

I just ordered this one for $200CDN(Had to get it since it matches my plane!). I’m going to see how I can make my Clarity Aloft work with it. Worst case, I have a new ski helmet.

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[n85ae]

Not to mention they keep your head warm, and here in the Arctic of Chicago
you can't overlook that.

That Bolle looks cool

[bbs428]

Nice Helmet The Bolle looks great.

At $479.00 this Kask is more pricey but also looks great.
It's Navy blue so it's better...

ski helmet.jpg

[efwd]

I could see a bush pilot in something like that. I like the built on lense shield

[n85ae]

Why would anybody spend money like that on a Ski helmet? I mean if it's just
disposable cash to you ... I have PayPal, you could send me some ...

I was fretting over the $60 I spent on mine ...

Nice Helmet The Bolle looks great.

At $479.00 this Kask is more pricey but also looks great.
It's Navy blue so it's better...

ski helmet.jpg