AeroMike
Contributor
Well, I think I finally have it all set up. I started with a wake board helmet and removed the weak chin strap and replaced it with a military chin strap I purchased at a surplus store. I drilled out the old rivets and installed the new chin strap using aluminum rivets. Next, I wanted to be able to mount my two Dorcy 220 lumen lights and at first I used a big rubber band from Streamlight and the only bad thing was I could not change the angle of the lights on the fly.
So, I rummaged around at work and came up with brackets we use with creform, along with a few pieces of Loc-Line. This stuff is awesome because it will adjust and stay where you put it. I was off to the home improvement store to pick up some stainless steel hardware.
I also looped the lanyards through holes in the helmet just incase the bracket failed I would not lose the light at all.
Here are the results, enjoy~!
A shot of the light handle and I like how the lights "snap" into it but I think I may add a velcro strap for added stability.
Here is a shot of the helmet, I drilled a hole and then used a washer on the inside and a lockable nut so I do not have to worry about it getting loose over time. One thing I have to mention, Loc-Line is used to either deliver air or some sort of cooling liquid while drilling, milling, etc. so the inside is hollow. I used a countersink washer, I just inverted it and it worked perfect.
VIOLA~! here is my ugly mug, and I have already been diving with this helmet and I like it, I just cannot wait to try this setup out~!
So, I rummaged around at work and came up with brackets we use with creform, along with a few pieces of Loc-Line. This stuff is awesome because it will adjust and stay where you put it. I was off to the home improvement store to pick up some stainless steel hardware.
I also looped the lanyards through holes in the helmet just incase the bracket failed I would not lose the light at all.
Here are the results, enjoy~!
A shot of the light handle and I like how the lights "snap" into it but I think I may add a velcro strap for added stability.
Here is a shot of the helmet, I drilled a hole and then used a washer on the inside and a lockable nut so I do not have to worry about it getting loose over time. One thing I have to mention, Loc-Line is used to either deliver air or some sort of cooling liquid while drilling, milling, etc. so the inside is hollow. I used a countersink washer, I just inverted it and it worked perfect.
VIOLA~! here is my ugly mug, and I have already been diving with this helmet and I like it, I just cannot wait to try this setup out~!
