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I'm looking to purchase a new helmet and have been considering the Bullard UST6, but really like the USTM6 but since I'm a line officer it doesn't come in white. So I really need some input pros/cons of helmets that are currently being used.
Hope, someone can help.
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10-28-2006, 02:10 PM #1MembersZone Subscriber
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Helmet Help
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Go with Cairns... leather if you can afford it.
I have a Bullard UST as a "backup to the backup" helmet, and it is the most uncomfortable lid I have ever owned."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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[QUOTE=CaptainGonzo]Go with Cairns... leather if you can afford it.
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Ditto!
In fact, get a leather even if you can't afford it.
You'll be glad you did!
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"LEATHER FOREVER"
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10-28-2006, 09:34 PM #4Forum Member
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I figure I will post it before someone else does
LEATHER FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!
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10-29-2006, 01:21 AM #5Forum Member
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And I just wanna post it again for emphasis:
LEATHER FOREVER!
But seriously, go with a cairns leather you will be glad you did.
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I would get progressive and go with the Phenix 1500, non-leather.
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Isn't Progressive a car insurance company?
Originally Posted by CALFFBOU
"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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10-29-2006, 08:55 AM #855 Years & Still Rolling
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Huh??.........
Originally Posted by CaptainGonzo
Isn't Progressive a car insurance company?
Did Bou misspell Regressive again??
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I was looking at the Morning Pride LiteForce Plus, personally. My department issues Phoenix, they're decent helmets, if a bit easily scratched and dinged. We stick with the "modern" style...though I hear a wear-test may be authorized for traditional styles. Can't say as I'm a fan of that, though. Originally Posted by CALFFBOU
Sorry, East Coasters.
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Bullard Helmets
MY department HAD been buying the new Bullard UST6 until a couple of months in and we started seeing full depth cracks in the composite shells. We ended up sending better than half of them back to the factory for replacement. NOT buying them now. We have recently bought a new kevlar helmet made by New Zealand I believe. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by CALFFBOU
You guys take the bait everytime.
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Yup... and we still keep getting away! Originally Posted by CALFFBOU
"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."
Lt. Ray McCormack, FDNY
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10-29-2006, 03:28 PM #13the 4-1-4
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I highly recommend the Paul Conway Classic, or the Conway American Heritage leather.
Of course though, I am a bit biased.Last edited by jasper45; 10-29-2006 at 03:31 PM.
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Does anyone have experience with the Phenix leathers? A fair share of my friends have Sam Houston leathers, but just for the sake of looking at options, I was wondering if anyone had anything good or bad to say about Phenix's leathers.
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10-29-2006, 04:37 PM #1555 Years & Still Rolling
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Yup!!..........
Originally Posted by CaptainGonzo
Yup... and we still keep getting away!
Yes we do.........
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I'll second that motion. I love my Paul Conway helmet. Originally Posted by jasper45
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Originally Posted by RyanEMVFD
It's okay to love your helmet.. just don't love your helmet...."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."
Lt. Ray McCormack, FDNY
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It's alright. Mine hangs on the wall in my living room since I only get to wear it once a year now. Originally Posted by CaptainGonzo
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Originally Posted by CaptainGonzo
"I'll bet she gives great helmet..."
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