AggieDave 6 #1 March 24, 2004 Do you know how f**king hard it is to find one of those? They quit making them and my fiance really would like one, I've called just about everyone and can't find one anywhere! I've even checked with other suppliers, like skate shops, whitewater rafting, etc. Ok, I just had to rant!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #2 March 24, 2004 I know someone that has one, used, that isn't in use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 March 24, 2004 Really? Hmmmm...PM me the info, cost, size if that person is wanting to part with it.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #4 March 24, 2004 Purple...mmm/my favorite color!!! Purple purple purple... Only reason my rig isn't purple is 'cause the Triathlon purple and rig purple didn't match. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #5 March 24, 2004 Dunno if he wants to part ways with it, but I'll check with him in the next day or so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #6 March 24, 2004 Good luck finding a new fullcut Protec in any color other than black... they don't exist anymore AFAIK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 March 24, 2004 Yeah, but I was calling around to try to find one on someone's shelf collecting dust. Oh, you can get the water version (different padding) in yellow, royal blue and white as well.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #8 March 24, 2004 Why a Pro-Tec? They may be cheap, but they also look so. The helmets from Bonehead are soo much more comfortable, and I surmise promise the same level of protection... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #9 March 24, 2004 QuoteI surmise promise the same level of protection... Not even close. If protecting your head from an impact is what you want, the Protec is the hot tip. If you just want to protect your head from scrapes on the door or ground then any of the skydiving specific helmets are great - but none of them have been tested to prove that they provide any impact protection at all. See one of the many threads that discuss this in Gear and Rigging for details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #10 March 24, 2004 I found a Pink one for you. That is as close as i could get. I will keep looking for you though. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 March 24, 2004 QuoteI surmise promise the same level of protection Actually, no, Pro-Tecs are actually CE rated. She wants a protec because she likes it and that's what we can afford. She'll probably get something else later.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 March 24, 2004 We found some white ones we could paint, but I have a feeling that the paint wouldn't last real long and end up looking like shit.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #13 March 24, 2004 Someone on here did some painted design work on a Pro-Tec (I can't remember exactly who/when) recently (the purpose to have a cool looking helmet that didn't cost $300). Perhaps you can use their example, buy a white Pro-Tec and then paint it. Based on the guys description of what he did, etc. It didn't seem like too big an effort, and the cost was minimal. Edit to add: He had some additives too to make it permanent. I don't know...just throwing ideas. Just buy her a purple Z1... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #14 March 24, 2004 QuoteQuoteI surmise promise the same level of protection... Not even close. If protecting your head from an impact is what you want, the Protec is the hot tip. If you just want to protect your head from scrapes on the door or ground then any of the skydiving specific helmets are great - but none of them have been tested to prove that they provide any impact protection at all. See one of the many threads that discuss this in Gear and Rigging for details. Oops! I stand corrected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #15 March 24, 2004 Dave... one word.... Stickers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #16 March 24, 2004 Why can't you paint it or have someone do it for you???? Just a suggestion~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #17 March 24, 2004 Don't worry about size. The liner inside determines the size, the shell is one size fits most.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BethUK 0 #18 March 24, 2004 Freeflygoddess has a wicked home made purple helmet...ask her about it! Its posted on my gear only thread....Bx------------------------------------------------------------ "This isn't flying...it's falling with style!" Buzz Lightyear - Toystory 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #19 March 24, 2004 dave i used to have a protec that i had painted.. the paint stayed for a lng time and only started to chip off wher i would grab it to put it on..... and then you could just toucvh it up.. i didn;t clear coat it so that might of helped too.... jkust a thought.. nt very hard to get it to look good with spray paint, really!! ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kong 0 #20 March 24, 2004 How about a nice Teal half shell. Way cooler! In the classified. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #21 March 24, 2004 easy way to get a purple pro-tec. 1. buy a protec. any color will do. 2. call Robert at Ground Zero at Elsinore, and ask him how much it will cost for him to paint it purple (and maybe do something cool too!) or PM "Screwbag" on DZ.com. 3. send the helmet and cash to the address he gives you. 4. wait for a bit. 5. check your mailbox and collect box when it arrives. 6. open box 7. wear helmet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #22 March 24, 2004 What if I don't want to open the box first? Huh, have you ever thought of that?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #23 March 24, 2004 Yes, I took my white helmet and turned it into a holographic purplr one...see pic...It was very cheap and easy, you too can do it with any color! I bought these do-it-yourself sticker sheets from the 99cent store and cut them into small squares and put them on, they are holding up really well, but tileing them would have been better, but atleast when they fall off it will still look cool, and it is cheap enough that I can keep doing it to it too... edited cause i picked the wrong pic...try the last one... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #24 March 24, 2004 thats a picture of a rig..._________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #25 March 24, 2004 oh yeah and if ya want, I can get you some sheets for your girl and send them to ya...I used 2 1/2 for my aviatior. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
