kiyotei[TK] Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 So do you guys find you get a sore neck after wearing the heavy helmet for a while? I find my neck gets sore just after wearing the helmet for a short while. Its pretty heave thing. I guess I need to build up my neck muscles. I would imagine after trooping several hours one's neck would be totally sore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsThatGuy[501st] Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 What type of helmet are you wearing? Never had that problem with my TK bucket or my old fiberglass Boba helmet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiyotei[TK] Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I have AP helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsThatGuy[501st] Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I have AP helmet Wow - that's actually a really light helmet.... is is stuffed with voice amps and what-not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Yeah. I have an AP too and can wear it for hours and hours w/o a problem. What are you weighing it down with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiyotei[TK] Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 actually its an empty helmet. I've been sick this week so maybe it has more to do with my illness than the helmet weight. I'll have to talk with my personal trainer to get some neck exercises so I can troop pain free, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8280 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Yeah, that was one of the reasons thy I like my AP helmet because of it being so lite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigturc Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I got my AP helmet filled with fan, batteries, mic, pading, wires, and still find it super light. I was actually affraid to lose it on Halloween due to the wind hitting me from behind;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2126_MD[TK] Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 How long have u been trooping??? does your AP sit well on your head, i noticed that at first there was a helmet/front plate/sholder straps ( they weren´t right/ working on the custom fit) issue that had me use and move my neck more to not hit it agaisnt the frnt plate and shoulder things and that did lead to mild sorness the first times, but once i got the helmet/front plate/sholder straps things squared away it was gone..... might be that.... if it stills hurts after your cold thingy i would look into that and if it persistes a Doc or chiro might do the trick!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 (edited) My Imperial Commando helmet weighs a whopping 4 1/2 pounds. It kills me after a few hours. ------------ Fortunately, I'll be making a new one soon Edited February 18, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiyotei[TK] Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Very cool looking commando helmet. I am actually just building my armor so I have not spent any long time in it yet. I'm playing with strapping right now and trying to finish up the thigh pieces, then I'm done. I'm also playing with padding in the helmet to get it to sit right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802[501st] Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 In my TE2, I've got a couple CPU fans, RomFx, mic and batteries (10!) so everything's self-contained. Never had any problems with neck fatigue wearing it in the 2+ years I've had it tricked out this way. That includes strenuous events like the TORP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiyotei[TK] Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 You're in mill creek, is that near Edmonds? I think my neck pain was related to the tetanus shot I got and being a bit sick. That shot left my shoulder and arm really sore all week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2126_MD[TK] Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Glad to hear that Jim!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK:TK Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 To quote George Herbert W. Bush: perhaps it's a vision thing. Seriously, I wonder if you're straining to maintain some sight lines when you have the helmet on. Since the field of vision is so limited with the helmet on, you may unintentionally be twisting or straining your neck to maintain a view. The cumulative effect could be painful. Tinker with some padding and adjusting how the helmet sits on your head. A small change could make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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