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« on: April 14, 2020, 12:19:07 PM » |
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A few weeks ago there was a discussion of German motorcycle gear that met some stringent safety standards and a company in Florida sells it..any body know who? Thanx
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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2020, 04:03:41 PM » |
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I've never understood why some want to wear what looks like a WWII German army helmet considering the amount of lives lost.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2020, 11:04:51 PM » |
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Serk
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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2020, 06:05:41 AM » |
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This seems to almost, but not quite, line up with the OP's request, is this the thread in question? http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,109933.0.html |
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« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2020, 03:21:29 PM » |
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I love, more than anything in life, the look of the WWII German army helmet.
Very aerodynamic and way ahead of its time. German engineering at its best.
I love German riding gear too, but not as much. I still have some jackets and riding pants which I don't wear, since they only look good/proper when riding a beemer.
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« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2020, 04:32:46 PM » |
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I love, more than anything in life, the look of the WWII German army helmet.
 Wow. That helmet must really be something! Okay, had to look. Ja, that is a well engineered helm!  |
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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2020, 05:15:05 PM » |
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I love, more than anything in life, the look of the WWII German army helmet.
Very aerodynamic and way ahead of its time. German engineering at its best.
I love German riding gear too, but not as much. I still have some jackets and riding pants which I don't wear, since they only look good/proper when riding a beemer.
"The M1942 design was a result of wartime demands. From direct orders of the Führer, to ‘maintain intimidation but reduce cost’. The rolled edge on the shell was eliminated, creating an unfinished edge along the rim. This edge slightly flared out, along the base of the skirt, reducing the protection the helmet gave. The elimination of the rolled edge expedited the manufacturing process and reduced the amount of metal used in each helmet. Shell paint colors were typically matte grey-green (Heer) or grey-blue (Luftwaffe), and the decals were eliminated in 1943 to speed up production and reduce the helmet's combat visibility. Greater manufacturing flaws were also observed in M1942 helmets made late in the war' |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2020, 05:41:53 PM » |
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Before Kevlar, they all had pretty significant limitations.   My US M1 (WWII- RVN) helmet with woodland cover only gets worn on rare occasions (like when drinking), but it would be a stupid (and probably illegal; non-DOT) when riding.  I am not a fan of wearing enemy (past or present) items of uniform (or takeoffs). It took me many years before I would own any of their firearms either. |
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« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2020, 05:59:17 PM » |
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Like this? I love, more than anything in life, the look of the WWII German army helmet.
Wow. That helmet must really be something! Okay, had to look. Ja, that is a well engineered helm! The Germans are probably tops in their class for engineering. But when it comes to fashion, I don't know.  As far as the Nazi helmet. I was raised in a pretty racist family. I think I've been able to shake off much of that upbringing. But, I will have to admit to harboring ill will for our enemies of WWII. For some reason the Italian enemies were never judged harshly in my upbringing. I could no more wear a Nazi helmet or a Zero insignia than cut off my arm. For those that do, I judge harshly. (Not that it matters) |
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« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2020, 06:24:40 PM » |
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 There's a lot of similarity between the WWII German helmet and the modern Kevlar helmet. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2020, 06:46:37 PM » |
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There sure is, and it was no coincidence. It was an excellent design.
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« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2020, 07:44:22 AM » |
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Like this? Definitely gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2020, 08:16:22 AM » |
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You know I was going for the German traditional leather Lederhosen with that picture (as goofy riding gear), but they do appear to be buddies.  In Turkey, men of all ages would walk down city streets hand in hand as sign of love and close relation, and the vast majority of them were not gay. And if you'd have suggested they were, they would probably hit you.  In Europe, who knows? |
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« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2020, 11:42:04 AM » |
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I used to wear lederhosen occasionally when I lived in Germany.
Aged 8 to 11.
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