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Leather helmets pros/cons
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MSA/Cairns helmets have plastic tabs that will break and separate the inner impact protection portion from the outer shell. Negates the need for a break away chin strap.
I don't know about anyone else.
But i wouldn't suggest putting 500 bucks in an oven.
granted it goes into jobs with you, i still wouldn't.
For the group of individuals who proudly wear the leather helmet and are about preserving its traditional heritage and continuing its legacy!
I agree. My leather is 6 years old and has taken a beating but it still is in great shape. My friend bent the back of it down while we were inside a fire but otherwise they are not easy to bend and should never be modified beyond the manufacturers...
This is really BAD advice "If you decide to go with a leather, cut off the chin strap and put the chin strap on it that has the velcro incase (sic) something happens it can break away"
When you modify the helmet (or any firefighting gear) from th...
For all who say they don't wear a leather helmet because they're "too heavy," perhaps you're a bit too frail to be a firefighter.
Yeah, it's a bit heavier, but an extra ten ounces shouldn't be a dealbreaker. If it is, maybe you should consider yo...
Leather makes good baseball and basketball covers and smells nice in a new car...
One is bigger, the N6A will be taller due to the head impact break away internal impact liner, it not just a ratchet. The other huge difference is the actual weight.
Love my N5A wouldnt wear anything else
If you have a black n6a and an n5a next to eachother, plain with bourkes.
can you tell the difference?
Personally I wear eveything that the dept. issues. But at the same time I have a issue with the helmet that the dept. issued me. The paint is chipped and falling off. I have mentioned this to the chief and he has said it is no big deal. Any ideas ...
I was thinking about buy a leather for awhile now. I'm glad I read this post and all the feedback cuz it pretty much has me convinced to keep my composite helmet for now.
Well thanks for the input brothers, ill talk to my chief about leathers next time i see him.
Ill ask about all that.
I hope he wont mind the new yorker. Because 100$ more for a lexan inner liner on the sam houston? come on bro.
If i could affor...
Joeseph may I suggest you find out if your department will allow you to wear a leather to begin with. Probably will as you are looking into feedback for them. With that said though, ask your Fire Chief if the helmet needs to be NFPA approved. If s...
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- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 1 year
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- Single
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Burrville Volunteer Fire Department
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Firefighter
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- At 1:30am on October 3, 2009,
Arthur T. Kline said…
- Hey there! I grew up in Torrington. My dad was on Burrville in the 70's and 80's. He was on Harwinton West side after that. Which dept. are you on? Friend me so we can chat. Talk to you soon.
- At 2:24am on March 29, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said… - Joseph, welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.
Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
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