Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Which seem to work out better? Pros n cons? I will hopefully be getting a bucket soon, but am on the fence on whether to pad it or use the hard hat liner. Any input appreciated. thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Foam padding from a batting helmet. Used it on my first bucket and wouldnt even consider using a hard hat liner anymore. It looks better and it feels better. (Ive worn hard hats before) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBJ[501st] Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 ..ditto! plus the batting liner alows me to space the helmet out away from my eyeglasses.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I had to use foam. I have a big head and helmet sits on top of my head. I just use foam to keep it tilted right so I can see better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drosch Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 (edited) Definetly padding! I had the liner in my FX and I'm changing it over. I custom made padding for my AP and it freaking rocks! I have also been told that some feel like the less space around your head, the less hot air can build up and that padding is cooler. The padding also absorbs sweat. ----- Edited December 6, 2020 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I never got the hard hat liner to work for me. Used it only on my first troop, never after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus[TK] Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I feel like it depends on the bucket. With the fx you have the option to make either work. I tried putting a liner in an ap and it was not a good idea. Fit was bad and it just didn't work. I had padding in my rt and its working very well. Plus with padding you have the flexibility to move it around. I see better out of my rt than my fx because of this flexibility. I wouldn't be able to make this happen with a liner in my rt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK1491 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 i will dissent and say hard hat liner, all the way. it provides me better circulation than foam against my noggin by far. I end up with a half-inch or so of space between the top of my head and the bucket and it's great. Plus, it comfortably holds the bucket in place well so that when I turn my head quickly, the bucket goes with it and stops with it without continuing to spin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I have foam padding in both of my buckets I never liked the way the hard hat liner felt so I switched to foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burge Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 The hard hat liner might be good for those oversized FX buckets, but any normal sized helm padding wins hands down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4205 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I use a hard hat liner. It lets my head breathe. I switched out the crappy forehead liner that they come with and sewed in a nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hm, general consensus seems like foam padding. The only reason i was thinking hard hat liner was to keep air circulating. Im guessing i can still add fans with the foam, so i may give that a try first. Still trying to get my hands on an AP or TM bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK1491 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 (psssst: hard hat liner) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4205 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 (psssst: hard hat liner) lol (psssst: what he said) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4205 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) TK1491 said: (psssst: hard hat liner) lol (psssst: what he said) here's a tutorial on installing a hard hat liner: -------- Edited December 1, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) TK4205 said: (psssst: what he said) here's a tutorial on installing a hard hat liner: ---------- HAHA ill check that out..lol. i suppose i have to try them both out for myself ... Edited December 1, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riveting Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 (pssst: ingnore what they said ) a bit of foam padding with a chin strap, all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrinus Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I think this is where we come back to individual preference. --Jonah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigturc Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I use padding but just because in my AP, I wouldn't be able to fit my head in sideways with a liner ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I think this is where we come back to individual preference. --Jonah You are definately right about that, i just wanted to see the pros and cons of each to help me decide. ...still havent made up my mind....lol....but i do like the idea of using the velcro to attach the liner so its not completely permanent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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