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Whats everybody think about their structural rated fire fighting helmets. We use Cairns 1010's and I personally don't know what to think. They look nice, the traditional look, but at the same time the eagle that holds the leather shield is a snag point. And they seem awfully heavy. I like them but would like to know what everyone else thinks between the "traditional" or the "modern" helmets. Thanks everyone.
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Permalink Reply by Chris Moyer on
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I liked my 1010 but I love my New Yorker...Leather forever
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Permalink Reply by Michael Meadows on
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Well, I have a Bullard traditional with the built-in light made into the helmet. I must say I like having the light in the helmet and it's not really heavier than any other helmet I've used, and I've not seen any difference with the eagle on top being a snag point. I used to wear a metro style helmet with my old dept. I don't really like the metro style helmets and it's not just because of looks. I like the idea of having a little more between what's falling on me and my noggin. Also the metro style I had wasn't really any lighter than the traditional I have now, although advances in materials may be the reason for that. But the brim in the back also seems to be longer and have a better function in keeping crap from going down your back with the traditional over metro style rear brim. I guess when it gets right down to it we all have our preferences and mine is the traditional, at least until I can afford a leather LOL.
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Permalink Reply by Sparky3317 on
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Like Chris said Leather Forever... But if your department doesnt allow them I would have to say Ben II would be the way to go. I tried these out a few times at live burns and they didnt seem to bad. I think they fit better on your head than a 1010 (thats just my opinion though to some they may not) and werent to heavy and also have the traditional look. Plus I was on a huge FDNY kick (still am) and figured Id get use to a Ben II if I ever got the chance to work there since through the academy and your probie time I believe you have to.
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Permalink Reply by 55 TRUCK on
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1010s. Are fine helmets. I had one for awhile, no problems. We use tradionals and guys
buy leathers. That tank on your back is a bigger snag problem than the eagle.
Train to deal with snags on it & you'll do fine.
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Permalink Reply by Ben Waller on
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The newer "Stealth" cylinders take care of that problem. They're short enough that traditional helmet brims don't hit them, even when you are crawling.
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Permalink Reply by James Burton (Jamie) on
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My Department just changed over from Bullard's to Cairns 1010 Defenders, and apart from the fact that they are a little heavier than the bullard, I like them. The traditional look is great and the Defender Visor is a good feature, although we did have to order nose pieces so they don't hit the top of your nose so hard when you pull it down.
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You can adjust the swing on the Defender eye shields to prevent them from hitting the nose.
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Thanks, I will check that out.
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Permalink Reply by Walter Karl Powitzky, Jr. on
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I personal have the modern style bullard and do not like them.
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I don't personally have Defenders on my leather, but we have them on our issued helmets and I know that they have an adjustment feature. I'll check with our Supply guy and see if I can get you more info.
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Thanks, have a great evening.
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