Add on Helmet Visor

[bonner1040]

Well Scott, It looks like you will have to stick to tree work because someone beat you to add on visors.

https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?item=1928

Apparently it adds on to ANY helmet, and flips up. $16





Who is going to try it out?

 

[MasterBlaster]

That's hot diggity darned cool. I'll order one, just for the halibut.

 

[Burnham]

I told you guys near the beginning of the helmet thread that those add-ons are available.

Nobody listens anymore (grumble).

 

[SkwerI]

WTH was that noise? Sounded like an old guy grumbling.

 

[Burnham]

That or some tree rodent's stomach is talkin'.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I made my first one 20 years ago outta a black leather visor and a white bump cap. I looked like a motorcycle cop.

 

[bonner1040]

Did I just hear Chewbacca looking for a lady? wrrrrrraaahhhhllll

 

[bonner1040]

B, you also told me that the swivel on my bridge would tangle/twist my rope more than anything... I couldn't wrap my head around that, but damn if you weren't right! I still cant figure it out though, it seemed like a solution, not a contributor to the problem..

 

[SkwerI]

The swivel didn't work because you were treating a symptom instead of finding the root cause of the issue. The first step is identifying where the twist originates. I'll give you a hint, it's in your hitch.

 

[bonner1040]

I was never trying to prevent the rope from twisting underneath me, but to be able to 'spin' and untwist the 2 strands above me that can get tangled from whatever reason. What happened to me was I could easily move and turn but the single strand exiting the hitch didnt turn with me, and I ended up having the tail wrapped around my waist and such. Basically it just didnt work for me at all. It was cool, but more of a novelty.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Swivel? Bridge?

Ain't this thread about add on visors?

Or is it the cobwebs in my head?

 

[bonner1040]

Yep, I derailed a thread I started within 17 minutes.

 

[woodworkingboy]

With such a big visor, you guys can look up and still see tree? I usually have to trim the plastic molded visors.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Yep, I derailed a thread I started within 17 minutes.

 

[bonner1040]

Damit, Jay had us back on track!

 

[Burnham]

Let me help...

I cannot abide a brim at all on a climbing helmet. I HAVE to be able to see up.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Just lean your head back.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

I do know this. I sure do bang my head on more branches with a brim than with out. Thus, my hard hat is more put to use with a brim than with out. As is my neck

 

[NickfromWI]

I cut the top off a baseball cap and use it in the summer time...but I have it facing backwards to keep the sun off my neck. I'm considering getting 2 of these from treestuff and taking one apart and sewing the brim to the other one so I have the front and back covered.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Like Sherlock Holmes!

 

[Tree Reb]

Or you could get one of these, not too good climbing sometimes but good on hot days.

Fits most helmets and caps, I've had one for a few years.

http://www.armysurplus.com.au/showP...eto+Attach-A-Flap+Neck+and+Ear+Flap+Protector

Or you could just make one and save a few dollars.