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Lightweight Helmet?

Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 6:06 pm
by fshfood
I am currently approved with the Rubies bucket, but the weight makes it so I am very sore after trooping.

What are the best options out there for a lighter-weight helmet that still has the room of the Rubies? I am in the USA, so would prefer shipping didn't cost as much as the bucket.

Thanks!

Re: Lightweight Helmet?

Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 7:58 pm
by stripes
fshfood wrote:I am currently approved with the Rubies bucket, but the weight makes it so I am very sore after trooping.

What are the best options out there for a lighter-weight helmet that still has the room of the Rubies? I am in the USA, so would prefer shipping didn't cost as much as the bucket.

Thanks!
You might have some luck with the helmet from Lukannon Armoury as they are just slightly smaller than the Rubies. Outside of that, not sure what else is out there that would be a lot lighter. It's the one drawback to the guard with the weight of not only the robes but also the bucket all sitting on your shoulders and neck.

Re: Lightweight Helmet?

Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:26 pm
by Mynock
Get a bucket from TK-Sonic here on the forums his are super light

Re: Lightweight Helmet?

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:22 pm
by Echo
Mynock wrote:Get a bucket from TK-Sonic here on the forums his are super light
I have to disagree with that. I have his bucket and I'm super happy with it, but it is NOT light. My Garrison mates are always surprised when they pick it up.

Re: Lightweight Helmet?

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 3:51 pm
by OCD_Chad
How much does the Rubies weigh?

Re: Lightweight Helmet?

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 12:07 am
by Arminius
What is the Rubies made of?

Re: Lightweight Helmet?

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 1:01 am
by Crimson8
Never go for fibreglass its heavy. PVC is lightest. Most guards I know will vouch for Lukkanon Armory. BUT any PVC is about same weight.

Re: Lightweight Helmet?

Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 4:19 pm
by OCD_Chad
My Korbanth is 2 pounds 9.8 ounces.

Re: Lightweight Helmet?

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 2:25 am
by Allan1313
Walt's Trooper factory makes abs ones. Downside is you have a seam that you have to fill and paint. But that would be lighter than fiberglass. I have a Lukannon one, it's fiberglass and not exactly light but it's not too bad.