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Re: Gentex helmets......Hey Randy!!

Posted by vlado on Thu Apr 01, 2004 12:17:56 AM

In reply top Re: Gentex helmets posted by Randy Haskin on Wed Mar 31, 2004 08:06:19 PM

: I am not a life support technician, but I used to be a Lif
: e Support Officer and I wear a Gentex helmet every day, tw
: ice a day.
:
: The outer shell comes in different sizes (S, M, L, XL), as
: does the styrofoam sizing insert.
:
: When fitting, you will generally get fit to an outer shell
: that gives you the correct fit around the nape of the nec
: k and does not obstruct your vision up in the brow area.
: Once you find an outer shell that is close, you'll get a s
: tyro insert that will fit more closely to your head.
:
: It used to be that USAF helmets used a third fitting step
: -- the ThermoPlastic Liner, or TPL, to custom shape the he
: lmet to each person's nooks and crannies in their head.
:
: The last two squadrons I've been in, though, have foregone
: the TPL in favor of the Oregon Aero Zetaliner (which I HI
: GHLY recommend!).
:
: Once the liner is fit, then there are further steps to pla
: ce and size the earcups. Finally, the nape strap across t
: he neck is fitted (although the most recent HGU-55 helmets
: have an integrated nape/chin strap which eliminates the n
: eed to fit the nape strap.
:
: If you are interested in an oxygen mask, too, this is an a
: dditional fitting step to pull the straps that hold it in
: place into position, then tack them so they don't move and
: you get a good O-2 mask fit every flight.
:
: See? It's that simple!
:
: All kidding aside, if you want a helmet to use while flyin
: g, I recommend you just go to FlightSuits Ltd and let them
: build you a custom one -- it will be a LOT less painful t
: han buying a used one on ebay and trying to get it fit up
: properly.
:
: On the other hand, if you want a helmet with some service
: or combat history for the sake of a collection or display,
: ebay may be the place to go.
:
: Regardless, I'd be more than happy to help you gather info
: or give you opinions on different aspects of HGU-55 piece
: s if interested.

Hey Randy: Please give a bit more description - what is that Oregon stuff? Thx.
VL

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