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MSF helmet
Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 3:31 pm
by Zippy36_Lookingyourway
Ok so i just signed up for the MSF a week ago and read all the stuff about bringing your gear ect. I can not remember if you had to bring your own helmet? I was almost positive they had some that you could barrow but i went back to look and i am not able to find it. could some one varify this for me? thanks
Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 3:41 pm
by jonnythan
Depends on the particular school.
Mine had a couple of old nasty loaner helmets available, but you were strongly encouraged to bring your own. Most people did.
Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 3:49 pm
by Flting Duck
I'd call them and ask. They probably won't bite.
IF your'e 100% sure that you're going to take up riding, then I second the advice of buying your own before MSF. Do some research here and other places before getting a helmet.
IF you're not 100% sure that you're committed to being a rider, then you might want to wait and use one of theirs. Not everybody takes up riding after MSF - though most do.
Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 3:52 pm
by NightNurse
Wearing a helmet 100 other people have used, is right up there with bowling shoes
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I would bring my own.
Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 3:58 pm
by Flting Duck
NightNurse wrote:Wearing a helmet 100 other people have used, is right up there with bowling shoes
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I would bring my own.
I"m with you on this one - a bandana or do-rag is a good idea.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 7:57 am
by Grendel_Sprite
Very interesting thread!
My wife and I are taking the course (CMSP here in CA) this weekend and we don't have helmets yet. So I called them up and asked about it. The person I spoke to said that I could either bring my own or use theirs. From the way she said it I gathered that most folks did not have their own helmets and used the ones provided by the school.
Still, we may go helmet shopping tonight.
One other interesting point I learned from calling the school. She made it clear that if I had my own helmet, I could only use it if it is "unmodified". Seems to me like a helmet would be the last piece of equipment one would want to modify, but to each her/his own.
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 1:11 pm
by PioneerUrban
NightNurse wrote:Wearing a helmet 100 other people have used, is right up there with bowling shoes
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I would bring my own.
Ditto that!
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 1:40 pm
by t_bonee
NightNurse wrote:Wearing a helmet 100 other people have used, is right up there with bowling shoes
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I would bring my own.
Mmmmm.....bowling shoe fresh.
Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 1:08 am
by spin
my msf provided helmets and required boots, gloves, jacket....
they let you wear gardening gloves, work boots and windbreakers!!
i kind of rushed to get my gear for the class and in hindsight it wasnt a great idea because i bascially bought the first few things i found that fit (gloves and jacket).
i also bought my own helmet kind of rushed too.
the moral of the story is........ they are very leniant with equipment required.