Dbop1120 Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 What's everyone using for helmet padding? I tried this stick-on foam for combat helmets. They felt too thick, and they wouldn't stay adhered to the helmet. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 I use a thin piece of foam inside the top, maple leaf like original helmets, than a small block of foam each side of the head to stop any wobbling. The side foam has some Velcro glued on so I can remove and wash and the top piece is held in by the side foam. It's a basic setup but does me just fine. I see others buying generic black foam pad kits which normally come with Velcro so you place them anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT 1977 Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 12 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: I use a thin piece of foam inside the top, maple leaf like original helmets, than a small block of foam each side of the head to stop any wobbling. The side foam has some Velcro glued on so I can remove and wash and the top piece is held in by the side foam. It's a basic setup but does me just fine. I see others buying generic black foam pad kits which normally come with Velcro so you place them anywhere. Is that a chin strap I see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 4 hours ago, CT 1977 said: Is that a chin strap I see? Correct, I tried one once and it felt really uncomfortable on the neck because of the angle of the mounted straps. Here is a better image I believe TM uses them on his commisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tat2trooper[TK] Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 I use those pads that Glen just posted. Just around the sides of helmet not the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/10/2021 at 9:51 PM, tat2trooper said: I use those pads that Glen just posted. Just around the sides of helmet not the top. Good call on that, David, I do the same thing. Many troopers add the padding in the top but find that it causes the helmet to sit way too high, giving them a "bobble-head" appearance and making it really difficult to see.. (our field of vision when wearing a bucket is not that good to begin with). It works for some, but not for others, so best to do a test run before permanently attaching it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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