helmet

peterh13 · 08 Mar 2015, 6:15 pm

I'm wondering if anyone out there has a helmet they wear when draining or going into dark places. Mine is very basic, it has a headlamp and a go-pro and I'm wondering if anyone has a "specialized" helmet set up.

Pussinboots · 08 Mar 2015, 8:17 pm

that is very sensible Peterh13! I've often wished I had a helmet on when I've cracked my head on a low pipe or drain..

but we already carry so much stuff as it is, I don't think we can manage anything more.. We wear helmets when climbing and drift triking, but only head lamps when draining....

dodger · 08 Mar 2015, 8:34 pm

Can't say I've ever worn a helmet either. It also doesn't look very inconspicuous?

Crispex · 08 Mar 2015, 8:42 pm

There are a few times in the past I wished I had a helmet, but still haven't gotten around to it haha.

peterh13 · 09 Mar 2015, 1:01 am

Pussinboots wrote:that is very sensible Peterh13! I've often wished I had a helmet on when I've cracked my head on a low pipe or drain.. but we already carry so much stuff as it is, I don't think we can manage anything more.. We wear helmets when climbing and drift triking, but only head lamps when draining....

What on earth is "drift triking" ?????

Midget · 09 Mar 2015, 2:53 pm

I want a drift trike lol, but you should totally check out street luge.

I used to think wearing a helmet was overkill and silly, now I think I might get something awesome looking in case I go to a place where I may need it. My head still hurts when I remember that heavy steel hatch that banged down on me while I was climbing up the ladder.

peterh13 · 09 Mar 2015, 6:09 pm

I don't want to use it as a helmet so I don't bang my head, but more of a platform on which to mount lights and a camera and any other gadgets I can think of.

sini · 10 Mar 2015, 7:29 am

You guys drift trike? Thats sick

I have a push bike helmet but I only use it for the gopro.

Midget · 10 Mar 2015, 12:54 pm

peterh13 wrote:I don't want to use it as a helmet so I don't bang my head, but more of a platform on which to mount lights and a camera and any other gadgets I can think of.

A road bicycle helmet or similar would be good. They tend to have a lot of ventilation which means many mounting surfaces and locking points.

maggot · 10 Mar 2015, 4:42 pm

Top Tip:

Don't waste money on a helmet, just walk behind someone taller than you. They'll let you know (possibly with a shriek) when there's something to look out for, and as an added bonus they'll clean up most of the spider webs for you!

kontour10 · 10 Mar 2015, 5:04 pm

I use one of these when mine exploring, although I think it's been discontinued.

peterh13 · 11 Mar 2015, 9:39 am

kontour10 wrote:I use one of these when mine exploring, although I think it's been discontinued.

Nice one. Petzl have some top stuff.

timdole · 13 Mar 2015, 1:42 pm

maggot wrote:Top Tip:

Don't waste money on a helmet, just walk behind someone taller than you. They'll let you know (possibly with a shriek) when there's something to look out for, and as an added bonus they'll clean up most of the spider webs for you!