Cave Hats

[normblitch]

Back in the 'day, we were using converted Skateboard helmets...

http://www.pbase.com/eanx/image/41763860/medium

What are the options nowadays since the invention of flush toilets and the like??

Norm

[Tegg]

Back in the 'day, we were using converted Skateboard helmets...

http://www.pbase.com/eanx/image/41763860/medium

What are the options nowadays since the invention of flush toilets and the like??

Norm

When I need a helmet... I use a converted kayak helmet... 8)

[normblitch]

Back in the 'day, we were using converted Skateboard helmets...

http://www.pbase.com/eanx/image/41763860/medium

What are the options nowadays since the invention of flush toilets and the like??

Norm

When I need a helmet... I use a converted kayak helmet... 8)

I'll have to snoop around what passes for an Outfitter here...are they foam filled on the inside like the old Skateboard hats?

nhb

[ARY]

What are the options nowadays since the invention of flush toilets and the like?Being too niggard i bought $6 plastic helmet from Home Depot and trimmed it following Bill Rennaker's advise at www.sidemount.com. But you probably only need it while doing solo/scootering. Otherwise i don't see much use of it in u/w cave. For supms with vertical work whitewater kayaking shell probably will work better because you will need some ammortization to absorb possible shock of touching dry cave.

I hope everyone knows that adjective means "miserly."

Russell

[normblitch]

What are the options nowadays since the invention of flush toilets and the like?Being too niggard i bought $6 plastic helmet from Home Depot and trimmed it following Bill Rennaker's advise at www.sidemount.com. But you probably only need it while doing solo/scootering. Otherwise i don't see much use of it in u/w cave. For supms with vertical work whitewater kayaking shell probably will work better because you will need some ammortization to absorb possible shock of touching dry cave.

Ary,

By NOW I would have thought you would have realized that I value my Over-inflated head-bone WAY to much to subject it to such high-velocity impacts...<g>

Actually, some surveying Guru's I've been posting with off-Forum have suggested Helmets as devices for carrying Lights; they prefer to work with their Primary's stowed. If you look closely at my Olde Pic, I have an old Q-light mounted...the Helmet torch ALSO may prove useful in Overhead Photography...

Norm

[ARY]

...ALSO may prove useful in Overhead Photography...
That is indeed very good point, i didn't think about that. Now i imagine Norm's in helmet with antlers and primary lights hangin on it like halogens on those pickup trucks at Telford :-)

[normblitch]

...ALSO may prove useful in Overhead Photography...
That is indeed very good point, i didn't think about that. Now i imagine Norm's in helmet with antlers and primary lights hangin on it like halogens on those pickup trucks at Telford :-)

"Git 'er DONE!"

Norm
not seeing an emoticon for the CBF...<g>

Cindy has a nice sump helmet and TJ has a nice helmet with antlers. 8)

[normblitch]

Cindy has a nice sump helmet and TJ has a nice helmet with antlers. 8)

I PM'ed Cindy, but currently she is playing coy...guess it was the Magazine article...<g>

So TJ has a Helmet, AND horns, or is it...

NEVER MIND!

Norm

[crazyduck]

Black Diamond Half Dome- had one around from climbing and playing with rocks.
Popped out the foam and wa la..

Antlers… Oh I am just going to leave that one alone. :-D

Norm- very cool Photo site- http://chemistry.csudh.edu/faculty/jim/Jim'sWeb_Page.htm A lot of shots of Cozumel. Man I need a vacation.

Andrew

[normblitch]

Black Diamond Half Dome- had one around from climbing and playing with rocks.
Popped out the foam and wa la..

Antlers… Oh I am just going to leave that one alone. :-D

Norm- very cool Photo site- http://chemistry.csudh.edu/faculty/jim/Jim'sWeb_Page.htm A lot of shots of Cozumel. Man I need a vacation.

Andrew

Spotted same and will probably order...is the foam removable non-destructively? I saw Bell skateboard helmets yesterday that were great EXCEPT for the fact that the foam was firmly affixed...

The website pics were GREAT, Thanks! MUST get to work on my macro chops...

Norm

[D1V3R]

I have a helmet that my dad bought a long time ago (Pretty sure it was made by DiveRite mabe in the late 70's). I rarly feel the need to use it.

I'm sure you can still purchase helmets intended for caving that arnt overly priced (how rare is that, lol)

[normblitch]

I have a helmet that my dad bought a long time ago (Pretty sure it was made by DiveRite mabe in the late 70's). I rarly feel the need to use it.

I'm sure you can still purchase helmets intended for caving that arnt overly priced (how rare is that, lol)

Yeah, I DOUBT that my 'sight-seers' pace would be injurious to my age-hardened noggin...just looking for an 'armature' for head-mounted lights...

Now looking at the Black Diamond half-hat mentioned in an earlier post...

Norm

[crazyduck]

Spotted same and will probably order...is the foam removable non-destructively? I saw Bell skateboard helmets yesterday that were great EXCEPT for the fact that the foam was firmly affixed...

The website pics were GREAT, Thanks! MUST get to work on my macro chops...

Norm

Hey Norm,
I removed the foam with a long flat head screw diver, shoved it into the center of each side and it popped out in one chunk. I was amazed at small miracles.

I have been looking at some new parachuting helmets and Holly Cow they are cool. The $300.00 price is somewhat restrictive but they look awesome.

If you get a chance to molest (oh, I mean handle) the half dome check the cut in the back of the helmet with your hood it should not be a problem but arching your head back you want to make sure you have enough space mine eventually will have to be cut back a bit.

Also you might want to put a elastic loop in the back to attach your lights brass clips to if you are using lights with clips attached to them- safety factor.

Happy hunting mate.

Andrew

[MikeH]

I have been looking at some new parachuting helmets and Holly Cow they are cool. The $300.00 price is somewhat restrictive but they look awesome.

What models, specifically, are you looking at? And I assume, based on this thread, you're looking at them to use them for caving....correct?

I have several skydiving helmets....but none that I'm willing to take in the water! :-D

Mike

[normblitch]

[/quote]

Hey Norm,
I removed the foam with a long flat head screw diver, shoved it into the center of each side and it popped out in one chunk. I was amazed at small miracles.

If you get a chance to molest (oh, I mean handle) the half dome check the cut in the back of the helmet with your hood it should not be a problem but arching your head back you want to make sure you have enough space mine eventually will have to be cut back a bit.

Also you might want to put a elastic loop in the back to attach your lights brass clips to if you are using lights with clips attached to them- safety factor.

Happy hunting mate.

Andrew[/quote]

Andrew,

I ordered one from a NC outfitter late yesterday, and hope to have it by this weekend...

Thanks for the tip on removal! Nowadays, I eschew hoods, using (when necessary) a beanie or, now that I have won one, a neoprene homie ballcap...will dry dive both to see which is better...

Thanks to ALL (as per usual) for the advice !!

Norm[/quote]

[Arnold Mesiser]

I use one of these with led and uk side lights

http://store.karstsports.com/10301.html


OR

http://www.variflex.com/all.asp?action=helmet

[normblitch]

I use one of these with led and uk side lights

http://store.karstsports.com/10301.html


OR

http://www.variflex.com/all.asp?action=helmet

I'm betting that the shredin' graphics on the skateboard helmets would put you en sympatico with some of our beloved N FL locals!

;>))

Norm

[D1V3R]

I use one of these with led and uk side lights

http://store.karstsports.com/10301.html


OR

http://www.variflex.com/all.asp?action=helmet

I'm betting that the shredin' graphics on the skateboard helmets would put you en sympatico with some of our beloved N FL locals!

;>))

Norm


I like the one with the teddy bears more :-D

[Arnold Mesiser]

I use one of these with led and uk side lights

http://store.karstsports.com/10301.html


OR

http://www.variflex.com/all.asp?action=helmet

I'm betting that the shredin' graphics on the skateboard helmets would put you en sympatico with some of our beloved N FL locals!

;>))


:) I stand out in a crowd anyways LOL Up here one would lose the graphics on the crawl to the dive site..I do however pick the somewhat NON graphic one

Norm

[normblitch]

Spotted same and will probably order...is the foam removable non-destructively? I saw Bell skateboard helmets yesterday that were great EXCEPT for the fact that the foam was firmly affixed...

The website pics were GREAT, Thanks! MUST get to work on my macro chops...

Norm

Hey Norm,
I removed the foam with a long flat head screw diver, shoved it into the center of each side and it popped out in one chunk. I was amazed at small miracles.

I have been looking at some new parachuting helmets and Holly Cow they are cool. The $300.00 price is somewhat restrictive but they look awesome.

If you get a chance to molest (oh, I mean handle) the half dome check the cut in the back of the helmet with your hood it should not be a problem but arching your head back you want to make sure you have enough space mine eventually will have to be cut back a bit.

Also you might want to put a elastic loop in the back to attach your lights brass clips to if you are using lights with clips attached to them- safety factor.

Happy hunting mate.

Andrew

Andrew,

So far, NO JOY at removing the foam...mine seems to have been "potted" into a silicon caulk-like goo...all the screwdriver managed to do was attempt to deform the plastic outer shell...I MAY consider Xacto gouges...

:(

Norm

[normblitch]

Spotted same and will probably order...is the foam removable non-destructively? I saw Bell skateboard helmets yesterday that were great EXCEPT for the fact that the foam was firmly affixed...

The website pics were GREAT, Thanks! MUST get to work on my macro chops...

Norm

Hey Norm,
I removed the foam with a long flat head screw diver, shoved it into the center of each side and it popped out in one chunk. I was amazed at small miracles.

I have been looking at some new parachuting helmets and Holly Cow they are cool. The $300.00 price is somewhat restrictive but they look awesome.

If you get a chance to molest (oh, I mean handle) the half dome check the cut in the back of the helmet with your hood it should not be a problem but arching your head back you want to make sure you have enough space mine eventually will have to be cut back a bit.

Also you might want to put a elastic loop in the back to attach your lights brass clips to if you are using lights with clips attached to them- safety factor.

Happy hunting mate.

Andrew

Andrew,

NEVERMIND!

I FINALLY got the foam out...seems it is held only with small areas of goo at the front and back...got my cardio workout box checked off, but now free of annoying foam! Testing tomorrow in the Ballroom to follow...

Norm