My New Hat (OMG, another helmet thread??)

[Gato 0]

OK, I know this is coming on the heels of yet another helmet thread, but I just had to share some pics of a helmet I just scored. It's called the Ovo Titan, and from what I understand the company is no more. There are a few lurking about, however, and I got this one brand new.

I'll have to remove the goggle retainer in the back and do something with the sides, but it was just too cool to let go. I wanted a ski-type helmet with hard protection over the ears, and this was one of the few snow helmets that didn't look COMPLETELY GAY. This one reminds me of one of the speeder bike helmets in Return of the Jedi. GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!

If you're turning 40, is it ok to say you're stoked? I am.

Blues and such,

Galactic Gato


PS What's up Jeremy? callin ya right now.

T.I.N.S.

[DougH 270]

I thought students had to wear pink protec helmets until they got their A license? They are going too easy on you.

Can lines get between the part that covers your ears, and the upper part of the shell? Maybe it is just the picture, but that thing screams snag hazard to me. I know I would be running my lines all over it just to make sure!!!

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
=P

[Gato 0]

I'm pretty sure I'll have to do a bit of modifying to make it snag-free, but I'm an industrious gentleman.

And I have lots and lots of epoxy.

I would like to hear about anyone else's snow helmet mods, if you all would be willing to share them.

**RETRACTION/APOLOGY: By the way, sorry about the "completely gay" comment in my first post - I think I'm picking up my students' diction and habits. (Just yesterday, I must have sent at least 673 text messages, told 7 bands that they suck, and lied to my parents about my grades.)

Cautiously yours,

Gato

T.I.N.S.

[DougH 270]

To each there own, but it brings up a thought: "you can't put lipstick on a pig". Which is why I bought a skydiving helmet, instead of spending a whole days slathering epoxy and fiberglass cloth on my skiing helmet.

Have fun with that.

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
=P

[billvon 3,116]

>Which is why I bought a skydiving helmet, instead of spending a
>whole days slathering epoxy and fiberglass cloth on my skiing helmet.

Ever seen someone like Chris Hunter build a custom helmet? He does an awful lot of slathering . . . although there is, of course, something to be said for paying someone else to do it. (If you have the $$ that is!)

[Gato 0]

Hello again -

Well, I've found out that all 3 of the panels that retain the goggle strap can be removed. They are attached with aircraft screws, which may eliminate the need for any slathering at all.

But slatherin' . . . and sandin' . . . and polishin' are a whole lot of fun. I've actually done body and refinishing work on electric guitars (Two pics of some of my work attached below, and my trademarked logo) for quite a few years now, and I just thought this would give me a chance to be a bit creative in the cranial region.

Hey, it's either this or I take up quilting. I won't be ready for that until I can't jump anymore.

Thanks for your input, guys!

Gato

PS: I have seen a pig wearing lipstick - I bought her a drink.

T.I.N.S.

[DougH 270]

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
=P

[WatchYourStep 0]

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PS: I have seen a pig wearing lipstick - I bought her a drink.

That's effing hilarious.

"You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out."

[kkeenan 14]

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This one reminds me of one of the speeder bike helmets in Return of the Jedi.

You can wear it backwards and be a Black Stormtrooper.

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Dude, you are so awesome...
Can I be on your ash jump ?