civitanom Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I'm looking for practicality and, comfort. And also something that will move with my head, so it's not just my head turning etc.<br><br> Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I use the standard TK star foam, and a tight chinstrap. Some people use a hardhat liner, or a bunch of padding like a baseball or motorcycle helmet. (overkill in my opinion.) I like my helmets to be lightweight, with lot's of airflow. padding inside a helmet is completely just too heavy, bulky and sweat inducing. sure, you're going to see people advising all sorts of fancy padding. To me it's not like you're going to get hit with a stick, rock or baseball bat. sometimes I wonder why there is so much padding needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civitanom Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Yea I'm wondering what I should do chinstrap wise I figured get some Velcro and make a tiny makeshift one and cover a part in soft cloth when I wear it? What did you make your chinstrap out of?<br><br> Only reason I need padding is cause tie buckets are big and it sits too low lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 2759[501st] Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I've found the hard hat insert raises the bucket a little, and no chinstrap required... I keep mine loose so that I can use it other buckets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceStormTK[TK] Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Michael, trooperbay.com has chin straps for $5.99 here: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://trooperbay.com/elastic-helmet-straps-with-snaps.html'>https://trooperbay.com/elastic-helmet-straps-with-snaps.html</a> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Turtle Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I have a TIE helmet ordered myself, though wont see it till late next year. i'd imagine they would need much more padding then a TK though. atleast for us little people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haui[TK] Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I used an old bicycle helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civitanom Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Yea my TIE is awesome , 2 month turn around.<br><br> I'm looking at the padding too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) -------- an original TIE with the TK liner, and the chinstrap. neck trim detail. ------- Edited March 9, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link removed no longer working 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X[TK] Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I have the setup that Vern mentions above...works great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Michael, trooperbay.com has chin straps for $5.99 here: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://trooperbay.com/elastic-helmet-straps-with-snaps.html'>https://trooperbay.com/elastic-helmet-straps-with-snaps.html</a>Why buy one when it's literally just two pieces of elastic and a snap? Just make one yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) a box of snaps with tool is about 18$ US and the elastic is not cheap. 6.00 us plus post is cheaper! Edited December 1, 2015 by TK Bondservnt 2392 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elleerre Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 ACH helmet pads Da Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 a box of snaps with tool is about 18$ US and the elastic is not cheap. 6.00 us plus post is cheaper!Both of which you already have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civitanom Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I ended up using super thick sponges 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Both of which you already have. I have them... but the mini anorak snaps and tool and the cost of elastic is more expensive than just buying the parts from trooperbay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 No one forces you to use special miniature snaps. The point is that anyone can make helmet straps using what they have left over from the armour building without having to spend anything extra. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) Tie buckets actually have no snaps on the elastic at all! Just bolt em in place! Edited December 7, 2015 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Whatever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Hard hat liner and industrial velcro in 4 helmets, $15ea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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