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Paul Marvin Joined: 29/10/2012 Location: Derbyshire View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 12/11/2016 18:30:52 Reply \| Quote Can people recommend suitable caving helmets that are low profile and dont cost the earth, i am sick of banging my head with my current one it sits a bit high IP: 2.103.86.59
Blober Joined: 16/12/2012 Location: Anglesey View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 12/11/2016 18:42:34 Reply \| Quote I thought helmets had to have a certain height to them? Incase something pierces through? Some sort of safety standard anyway. -- FILTH IP: 95.172.232.42
royfellows Joined: 13/06/2007 Location: Great Wyrley near Walsall View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 12/11/2016 18:44:42 Reply \| Quote I have found its either frying pan or fire. I use an Ecrin Roc to carry a bat roaster because of the weight of the lamp, but it does seem to sit high. This is because it grips, if that's the right word, by the internal headband. Slight top of head support by webbing with a space above. I also use a light weight Elios, with one of my Dragon lamps. The whole set up is exceptionally light. However, I still catch the roof now and again and the helmet sort of rock on my head. Main support is also by a pad that rests on top of my head. I feel roof contact more with the Elios than than the Ecrin, but Ecrin more likely to catch the roof. -- "How people get on with these things as a mobile device I cannot begin to imagine, but it certainly explains a lot about peoples behaviour." IP: 88.108.6.112 Edited: 12/11/2016 18:45:23 by royfellows
Willy Eckerslyke Joined: 03/11/2011 Location: Anglesey View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 12/11/2016 19:10:48 Reply \| Quote I have the same problem. I switched from a Petzl Vetex Best to an Edelrid Ultralight when someone offloaded a batch in the rather groovy "Night" colour (i.e. black) that had been used on a filmshoot. I do find it a big improvement. -- "The true crimefighter always carries everything he needs in his utility belt, Robin" IP: 87.112.17.47
Paul Marvin Joined: 29/10/2012 Location: Derbyshire View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 12/11/2016 19:33:14 Reply \| Quote That Petzl is what I have sounds as if you had the same problem IP: 2.103.86.59
Willy Eckerslyke Joined: 03/11/2011 Location: Anglesey View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 12/11/2016 20:06:27 Reply \| Quote That wasn't actually why I swapped. the Petzl used to give me a headache, the Edelrid doesn't. I chose it for the lighter weight after reading recommendations here from folk bemoaning that the Ecrin Roc is no longer made and it does seem to suite me. The fact that it sits a little lower is a bonus. -- "The true crimefighter always carries everything he needs in his utility belt, Robin" IP: 87.112.17.47
NewStuff Joined: 26/07/2010 Location: NE Wales View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 12/11/2016 20:57:07 Reply \| Quote I changed to a DMM Ascent for the same reason, I'm 6' 3" and sick of hitting my head. I was using an Edelrid Ultralight, bt the DMM sits a bit lower, enough that it makes a difference. -- Searching for the ever elusive Underground Titty Bar. DDDWH CC IP: 109.159.90.68
Cuban Bloodhound Joined: 22/02/2008 Location: Central Scotland View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 12/11/2016 20:58:40 Reply \| Quote You could try a bump cap or wooly hat if you're not worried about getting your head bashed. IP: 80.177.163.61
Paul Marvin Joined: 29/10/2012 Location: Derbyshire View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 12/11/2016 22:01:17 Reply \| Quote Just had a look at those and they look pretty good thanks for the tip and not a bad price IP: 2.103.86.59
AdM Michael Joined: 04/08/2008 Location: Germany View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 12/11/2016 22:47:39 Reply \| Quote Paul Marvin wrote: Just had a look at those and they look pretty good thanks for the tip and not a bad price The bump cap or the wooly hat? IP: 37.83.75.105
John Lawson Joined: 09/12/2010 Location: Castle Douglas Dumfries & Galloway View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 12/11/2016 23:12:58 Reply \| Quote Just bought a couple of new Centurions with fitted lamp bracket. Have been impressed with the way they absorb," roof bangs" I also, note that you can wear a wooly hat under these, presumably to keep out the cold, when worn above ground. Something I have noticed when underground! IP: 88.151.216.202
Tamarmole Joined: 20/05/2009 Location: Tamar Valley View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 13/11/2016 08:16:52 Reply \| Quote If you are looking for something lowprofile have you considered one of those canoe helmets (ace???) which were poplular with divers at one time? IP: 86.134.157.197
Paul Marvin Joined: 29/10/2012 Location: Derbyshire View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 13/11/2016 12:06:54 Reply \| Quote That is the helmet I use for diving and are brill for that, but we remove a lot of the inside to get it low and make room for a neoprene hood, its more for carry torches than anything else under water IP: 2.103.86.59
The Fresh Prince of Portreath Joined: 05/08/2015 View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 13/11/2016 12:43:35 Reply \| Quote I picked up a new old stock ecrin roc. They are very very good compared to the second best, also no longer made, the Caving Supplies jobby. IP: 81.140.40.222
legendrider Joined: 13/07/2014 Location: Darlington View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 13/11/2016 13:11:00 Reply \| Quote Paul Marvin wrote: Can people recommend suitable caving helmets that are low profile and dont cost the earth, i am sick of banging my head with my current one it sits a bit high or, invest £2.50 in a sports gum shield. won't help with the twatting-the-head part but your teeth will thank you! MARK -- festina lente IP: 81.155.134.186
Tamarmole Joined: 20/05/2009 Location: Tamar Valley View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 13/11/2016 17:26:55 Reply \| Quote The Fresh Prince of Portreath wrote: I picked up a new old stock ecrin roc. They are very very good compared to the second best, also no longer made, the Caving Supplies jobby. The Caving Supplies lid is just an Edelrid Ultralight which is still easily available. IP: 86.134.157.197
derrick man Joined: 02/01/2014 View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 13/11/2016 17:59:15 Reply \| Quote Try this http://mammothworkwear.com/deltaplus-granite-peak-abs-safety-helmet-p3540.htm Climbing style helmet and less than 25quid! IP: 81.97.98.51
Paul Marvin Joined: 29/10/2012 Location: Derbyshire View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 13/11/2016 18:58:34 Reply \| Quote Thanks for the link, do you know from experience how high these sit on your head ? as in my experience the construction ones always sit high to achieve the ratings for the industry, having said that this looks as though can lower it from the pics IP: 2.103.86.59 Edited: 13/11/2016 19:00:05 by Paul Marvin
derrick man Joined: 02/01/2014 View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 13/11/2016 19:02:32 Reply \| Quote They are a cheap version of the Petzl type helmets, for wind farm work. So, I suppose they are much like wearing a Petzl IP: 81.97.98.51
Paul Marvin Joined: 29/10/2012 Location: Derbyshire View Profile View Posts View Personal Album View Personal Files View all Photos Send Private Message	Helmet Tips Posted: 13/11/2016 19:04:56 Reply \| Quote Would that be the Vertex model that is used in construction ? IP: 2.103.86.59

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