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About LinkBacksI just ordered my leather lid....Woo..Hoo. It only cost about $360.00 Conway leather, It ain't the real deal but close enough for me. So I guess I can finally start chanting Leather Forever!!!!!!!
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01-31-2004, 05:06 PM #1Member
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Leather Baby !!!!!!!!!!
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01-31-2004, 07:48 PM #2MembersZone Subscriber
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PLASTIC'S FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lost my leather
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Originally posted by E229Lt
PLASTIC'S FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lost my leather
I thought they were indestructible, say it ain't so.No longer an explorer, but I didn't wanna lose my posts.
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My first leather cost $76.00 w/ Bourkes.
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So are you using the new Ben 2 that is being issued in New York and if so do you like it?Originally posted by E229Lt
PLASTIC'S FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lost my leather
I love mine, I especially like the adjustable snap, this way I can tighten it up when I go in so I don't have to ever worry about using that annoying chin strap. Plus its relatively light
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Lost your cow brain bucket? Artie, say it isn't so!Originally posted by E229Lt
PLASTIC'S FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lost my leather
PS: we still love ya, bro!"The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. We learn by doing and doing it again and again, both on the training ground and the fireground."
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02-01-2004, 12:24 AM #755 Years & Still Rolling
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Oldtimer...................
Mine too, George. But let's not admit how long ago that was......... Mine may have been hand stitched by Andy Gratacamp himself, I'm not sure. Stay Safe....Originally posted by GeorgeWendtCFI
My first leather cost $76.00 w/ Bourkes.Never use Force! Get a Bigger Hammer.
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Re: Oldtimer...................
Did you wear that contraption on your head? Do they still keep those cards they used to punch?Originally posted by hwoods
Mine too, George. But let's not admit how long ago that was......... Mine may have been hand stitched by Andy Gratacamp himself, I'm not sure. Stay Safe....
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02-01-2004, 12:56 AM #955 Years & Still Rolling
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Bad News..............
I have a helment collection, 7 leathers, 2 plastic, 2 aluminum, and one fiberglass. All of these were assigned, given, or sold to me at one time or another, and used by me. Bad news is that my very first helment, given to me by my father, is not among them. In addition to those in the "collection", I have a New Yorker and a 1010, as well as 2 Metro 660's in active service. Stay Safe....
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02-01-2004, 06:32 AM #10MembersZone Subscriber
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No, the "contraption" I am talking about is the apparatus that Cairns used to use to get your exact head size. It had about a zillion little arms that fit around your head. When they got it sized, it punched a card that was used as a guide to build the helmet.
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After you bought it, did you hafta go back and hay the horses?My first leather cost $76.00 w/ Bourkes.
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02-01-2004, 08:53 AM #12Forum Member
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No, had to go back and and count how many buckets they had.Originally posted by hfd66truck
After you bought it, did you hafta go back and hay the horses?
No longer an explorer, but I didn't wanna lose my posts.
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It was only 1975. We had real engines by then.Originally posted by hfd66truck
After you bought it, did you hafta go back and hay the horses?
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Originally posted by firefiftyfive
So are you using the new Ben 2 that is being issued in New York and if so do you like it?
I love mine, I especially like the adjustable snap, this way I can tighten it up when I go in so I don't have to ever worry about using that annoying chin strap. Plus its relatively light
The ratchet is not enough to keep it on your head. You still need to wear the chin strap.............
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I'm sure that as a "lower than whale scat in the Marianas Trench" Probie...he had to muck out the stalls!Originally posted by hfd66truck
After you bought it, did you hafta go back and hay the horses?
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02-01-2004, 04:42 PM #16FIREMAN 1st GRADE
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Sorry; but a traditional leather would not have worked for me.
On my wall by my computer is a WHITE Cairns 660 Metro that I wore for several years. When I stepped down as chief, I had my guys and several other firefighter friends and distinguished guests autograph it for me. I believe that the smooth plastic surface made the task of signing it much easier.
Who am I trying to kid? Of course I regret never having a real leather helmet. I will live out my days unfulfilled and empty.
I had a leather shield on the front of it. Does that count a little?
Work with me here.
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Chief, have you had a stroke?
No longer an explorer, but I didn't wanna lose my posts.
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02-01-2004, 07:25 PM #1955 Years & Still Rolling
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Hey Bro,..........
Art, It's not the leather on the head, it's the leather in the soul. Stay Safe....
Never use Force! Get a Bigger Hammer.
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I wish I could argue your point. But I know I am in the wrong by not wearing my chin strap. I just find it to get in the way. Especially since I like to be able to take my mask off quick if I have to and put it right back on,(I do ALWAYS wear my mask) a chin strap makes it tougher to do.Originally posted by firenresq77
The ratchet is not enough to keep it on your head. You still need to wear the chin strap.............
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