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Oooold Nolan helmet - Needs a new shield.

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by XJ511, Jun 9, 2011.

  1. XJ511

    XJ511 Member

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    Wondered if anybody remembered this model
    by Nolan from around '83. I know, I need to let
    go... Just can't :lol: The shield is a little rugged,
    Not terribly bad tho given it's age. Have a new
    helmet and it's just not the same..! Be about
    like somebody tryin' to get rid of your fav-o-rite
    boots. NO BETCHA'! 8O Checked around on
    Nolan's site and I 'spose a pic would have to be
    sent off for somebody to even recall the fool old
    thing..? At any rate, Thought I'd check in with
    some of the "older" hands here. :)
    Thanks for any and all. *Excuse the lowzy cell pic...
     

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    Why am I thinking Imperial Stormtrooper.

    Sorry, no idea where you can readily find such an item.
     
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  3. XJ511

    XJ511 Member

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    Ahhhhaaaahhhhhaaaaaa!
    Yup, The same thing came to mind after I posted
    the pic... I guess an ol' guy could give somebody
    a shout in hollywood and get in touch with the Star
    Wars prop peeps.

    Too funny, Thanks bro! 8)
     
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  4. Metal_Bob

    Metal_Bob Active Member

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    Fyi helmet foam breaks down over time. Modern helmet should only be used 5 years if you don't crash or drop them. Other than nostalgia and star wars role playing you should not be protecting your melon with an oooooold helmet...
     
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  5. XJ511

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    No thing really, Thought I'd check around a bit.
    If it gets to botherin' me I'll switch back out.
    Thanks!
     
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    they made that helmet for a LOONGGG time because i bought one just like it (even the same color) in 1992 or 93...

    best helmet i ever used but Take Heed!

    you should replace it with one that isnt full of degraded and worthless lining...
     
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    Unlike most things, foam does not crumble when it breaks down with age, it compacts.

    A helmet that old would really be not much different than crashing without a helmet on.

    They were very nice helmets though, bought a black one just like it when I had my 750 Super Sport back in '92.

    Actually bought black instead of white because of the Storm Trooper references LOL
     
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  8. XJ511

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    Speakin' of;
    Forgot about this "skully" halver. 'Course I wouldn't
    wear it to a dog... ... I dunno maybe some wild
    Halloween thing er somethin'. :roll: Yikes..! :lol:
     

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