Bombardier Ski Do looks pretty darn close.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972...QQitemZ250628433497QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972...QQitemZ250628433497QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise
$20.00 reward, help me identify the correct helmet
- Thread starter falken108
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Star Wars Helmets
Sr Member
I don't know a lot about the costume design of Rollerball, however I get the impression from conversations that there was a strong British influence.
I wonder therefore if you should be looking at British 1970's Biker helmets?
Cheers
Jez
I wonder therefore if you should be looking at British 1970's Biker helmets?
Cheers
Jez
Rebel Hunter
Well-Known Member
I think it is this one.
The Davida Classic Jet. It has the snap on the sides, plus the snap catch for the goggles on the back. shape seems right.
The only mods would be additional holes for the spikes above the brow, ear holes drilled out and a football single bar guard installed.
http://www.atlanticmoto.com/acatalog/DAVIDA_CLASSIC_JET_MATTE_PIN_STRIPE_HELMET.html
The Davida Classic Jet. It has the snap on the sides, plus the snap catch for the goggles on the back. shape seems right.
The only mods would be additional holes for the spikes above the brow, ear holes drilled out and a football single bar guard installed.
http://www.atlanticmoto.com/acatalog/DAVIDA_CLASSIC_JET_MATTE_PIN_STRIPE_HELMET.html
wildabeast
Sr Member
1966 Shoei helmet
TheMechanic
Sr Member
The Arthur Fulmer Ruddstar helmets that I linked to look spot on to me as well.
Re: $20.00 reward, Rollerball helmet identified !!
The Arthur Fulmers seem close, I'm not 100% just yet.
Something I have noticed.
Some helmets right where the ear hole is.
There is the button snap just beneath the ear hole.
On the helmet that I used, the helmet strap is attached to the helmet with the button snap.
Other helmets have what appears to be a flat rivet, right where the ear hole would be.
I'm thinking that that is where the helmet strap is attached on those helmets.
I'm not positive on that, but thats what I think.
Also, and again I could be wrong, but I am certain that the chin cups are a part of the helmet.
All the rest of the gear that they used has barely been modifies, if at all.
And if they did add the chin cup, then what is it exactly.
The photos I posted have pretty clear shots of the chin, so that should be easy to verify if a match shows up.
The only indicator I can find is on the back of the helmet, the shape of the goggle snap.
I'm no sure that I can get a clearer picture of it.
On a different note, did anyone notice that Houston, and New York have double rail face guards, and Madrid and Tokyo have single bar.
Scott
The Arthur Fulmers seem close, I'm not 100% just yet.
Something I have noticed.
Some helmets right where the ear hole is.
There is the button snap just beneath the ear hole.
On the helmet that I used, the helmet strap is attached to the helmet with the button snap.
Other helmets have what appears to be a flat rivet, right where the ear hole would be.
I'm thinking that that is where the helmet strap is attached on those helmets.
I'm not positive on that, but thats what I think.
Also, and again I could be wrong, but I am certain that the chin cups are a part of the helmet.
All the rest of the gear that they used has barely been modifies, if at all.
And if they did add the chin cup, then what is it exactly.
The photos I posted have pretty clear shots of the chin, so that should be easy to verify if a match shows up.
The only indicator I can find is on the back of the helmet, the shape of the goggle snap.
I'm no sure that I can get a clearer picture of it.
On a different note, did anyone notice that Houston, and New York have double rail face guards, and Madrid and Tokyo have single bar.
Scott
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Tiberius Kirk
Sr Member
Cheers to you Falken, for getting this discussion stirred up!
What did you think about the Davida Classic Jet?
What did you think about the Davida Classic Jet?
Rebel Hunter
Well-Known Member
Obviously, not the original make/model of the '75 helmet....
But if you are planning on knocking out a replica, this would be a good start
http://www.losermachine.com/helmets.php
If that one or the Davida I posted earlier in this thread doesn't float your boat, try these brands....
Centurion (British company)
Falcon
Buco
Grant
El Dorado
Bon Air
JP Vintage
Roper-Lanco
Stadium
This is interesting...it has an ear vent hole
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/mykroc/paintjobs010-1.jpg
Also...you might try signing up to this message board and asking about the helmet. these guys might know....
http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48447&showall=1
But if you are planning on knocking out a replica, this would be a good start
http://www.losermachine.com/helmets.php
If that one or the Davida I posted earlier in this thread doesn't float your boat, try these brands....
Centurion (British company)
Falcon
Buco
Grant
El Dorado
Bon Air
JP Vintage
Roper-Lanco
Stadium
This is interesting...it has an ear vent hole
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/mykroc/paintjobs010-1.jpg
Also...you might try signing up to this message board and asking about the helmet. these guys might know....
http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48447&showall=1
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Hey Rebel hunter, that forum I hope is an excellent place to look.
They look as crazy about bikes and gear as we are about props.
I signed on and posted a message, fingers crossed.
I also found a picture on there of an old John Deere helmet with a chin cup that looks really close.
Again it is not 100%, but darn I think it might make a close second.
I just don't know if it has a goggle snap or not.
As well the metal bits on the chin cup are not quite right.
Now I bet this guy would either know the helmet or has one !
And not to hijack my own thread too much, but darn this is a cool helmet
They look as crazy about bikes and gear as we are about props.
I signed on and posted a message, fingers crossed.
I also found a picture on there of an old John Deere helmet with a chin cup that looks really close.
Again it is not 100%, but darn I think it might make a close second.
I just don't know if it has a goggle snap or not.
As well the metal bits on the chin cup are not quite right.
Now I bet this guy would either know the helmet or has one !
And not to hijack my own thread too much, but darn this is a cool helmet
Here is a link to my posting on the jockey journal forum.
http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48447&showall=1
Haven't got a reply yet.
Who would have thought that a helmet would be so hard to find.
I wonder if I got in touch with some of the british online cycle shops, that they might be able to help.
Scott
http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48447&showall=1
Haven't got a reply yet.
Who would have thought that a helmet would be so hard to find.
I wonder if I got in touch with some of the british online cycle shops, that they might be able to help.
Scott
Ièm on vacation in Amsterdam right now. And I think I have found the correct motorcycle helmet.
The helmet is made by Stadium.
I stumbled across one here at a flemarket.
I passed on it as it was pretty beat up, but it was only 8 Euros.
If I can find it again I am going to buy it.
The helmet is made by Stadium.
I stumbled across one here at a flemarket.
I passed on it as it was pretty beat up, but it was only 8 Euros.
If I can find it again I am going to buy it.
As some may know, I am on vacation right now.
Spending my last couple days in London.
Before being here I was in Amsterdam.
Well, one afternoon, after a nice snack of a mooncake
We were wandering around a flea market.
You know when you get that feeling, like you just know you are going to spot something ?
So I'm sorting through all the blocks of vendors and such, and there it is, in all its orange goodness !
It is the right color orange, it has only one button on the side of the ear, the chin cup is bang on, and so is the helmet/goggle snap at the back.
On top of all that, it was only 8 Euros.
I'll post pics later, when I get home.
Scott
This is a post from another site.
Anyways, I have checked online, and it is indeed the correct helmet.
Looks like I owe myself 20 bucks !
Spending my last couple days in London.
Before being here I was in Amsterdam.
Well, one afternoon, after a nice snack of a mooncake
We were wandering around a flea market.
You know when you get that feeling, like you just know you are going to spot something ?
So I'm sorting through all the blocks of vendors and such, and there it is, in all its orange goodness !
It is the right color orange, it has only one button on the side of the ear, the chin cup is bang on, and so is the helmet/goggle snap at the back.
On top of all that, it was only 8 Euros.
I'll post pics later, when I get home.
Scott
This is a post from another site.
Anyways, I have checked online, and it is indeed the correct helmet.
Looks like I owe myself 20 bucks !
propologist
Sr Member
yeah it's a helmet from Rollerball...need my paypal address..lol
Tiberius Kirk
Sr Member
Is this it...?
g05ty
Active Member
A bit late to this party but that looks to me like the helmet and it was around in 75 .... i was born in 75 and my dad had one of those exact helmets back then, (he even had the cheesy dome visor that hinges and clips onto the sides near the strap rivets), when i was still young him and a friend of his turned it into exactly the thing this thread is about for a halloween costume or something i dont remember exactly, but i do remember the helmet... i spent many a fun hour running around in that thing.
Tiberius Kirk
Sr Member
Any movement on this subject?
