To: Mounted search and rescue <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] More helmet info + reflective tape
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:41:23 -0700 (PDT)
I can check with Troxel one of the most common manufacturers of inexpensive
riding helmets and see what they say. Thankyou
Mike <revmp777@earthlink.net> wrote: It would really be worth checking. The
glues and solvents in the paints and
adhesives can weaken the helmets and cause them to fail under pressure.
Mike Pici
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jorene Downs"
To: "Mounted search and rescue"
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 03:18
Subject: Re: [MSAR] More helmet info + reflective tape
> From: "IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN"
> > One last step-- put reflective tape or stick ons on your helmet,
> > especially
> > for after dark or in reduced visibility.
>
> I've heard from several sources to not put stickers (or paint) on climbing
> helmets used in technical rescue. I'm wondering if there are similar
> manufacturer warnings related to riding helmets ... ?
>
> -Jorene
>
>
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