northwall LMT helicopter helmet review

[Europeanair]

I am using an Alpha Eagle 901 Dual Visor Helicopter Helmet with built in ANR for utility work. I am not too happy with it. If I compare it to my Lightspeed headset which I use for Instructing, the sound quality is poor.

I found an intresting manufacturer of helmets but not one review in the web: northwall LMT helicopter helmet

Does anyone have some experience with this helmet? How about the sound quality?

 

 

[Trans Lift]

I talked to their rep at their office the other day. It's super light and seems to be a great helmet but not many people have them yet from what I see. He said they are selling a lot of them. I think I am going to order one in the next month.

[Wally]

Lack of NVG mount is a deal breaker.

[Trans Lift]

There is an adapter for NVG's

[Rotorhead84]

I'd ditch the ANR on the alpha helmet, and install a CEP kit. I have found ANR in a doors off/utility environment to not be very effective.

Edited June 22, 2013 by Rotorhead84

[Flying Pig]

I'd ditch the ANR on the alpha helmet, and install a CEP kit. I have found ANR in a doors off/utility environment to not be very effective.

I agree. I have the CEP with the custom ear molds. I started with ANR 7 years ago, went to the foamy CEP and then progressed to the ear molds. Nothing compares. The volumes on my radios are on the lowest settings. They work great!!!!

[Europeanair]

OK, thanxs for your answers.

@Flying pig: Do you know how hard it is to install the CEP self on my helmet?

 

...and still no Review(s) from a Pilot who is actually using a Northwall Helmet for flyinge

[Dnr032]

I agree. I have the CEP with the custom ear molds. I started with ANR 7 years ago, went to the foamy CEP and then progressed to the ear molds. Nothing compares. The volumes on my radios are on the lowest settings. They work great!!!!

Where did you get the ear molds done? Someone told me to go to a music store or did you have to go to an ear, nose throat doctor? I'm still using the foamy CEP.

 

Thanks,

[Gomer Pylot]

Installing CEP is easy enough if you have basic soldering skills and the proper size drillbits, and decent handyman skills. You have to drill a hole in the helmet shell for the jack, and connect the internal wiring into the earphone circuit. It's not rocket science, but not everyone is comfortable with this type of thing. For me, it's an everyday task, but I've been soldering for about 50 years, and I've built my own headsets from hearing protectors for about 30 years. I also completely agree that CEP is the way to go, especially for anyone who has to put his head into the wind. ANR is pretty worthless for that. I've tried custom earmolds, and I've reverted to triple-flange silicone eartips. I find they're actually quieter, and more reliable. I get them from online stores that sell them for stereo earbuds. The foam ones are ok, but the silicone models are more durable, lots cheaper in the long run, and are a little quieter.

[MUL]

Any update on the LMT Northwall helmet? Anybody using one yet?

[Europeanair]

I didn't hear anything so far...seems to be a "secret" product.

But I got my CEP's and I am pretty happy with it!

[MUL]

I purchased a LMT pilot helmet last year and I have been flying with it for a few months now. Like every helmet it took a while to get after I ordered it. Mine was first generation and had some minor functional problems. I sent it back to Safecoom Products this week for an upgrade to a second generation model. Which corrects all the previous problems.

I really like the weight of the helmet compared to others since I only do vertical ref work.

The second thing I really like is that both visors are in the helmet and not mounted on top so I don't hit the door post all the time.

Third thing is the size of the helmet. I mostly fly AS350 with the floor window. With the LMT helmet I can fly with the doors on in the winter without hitting my head on the window all the time. On my previous helmet I had to remove the duel visor so I had enough room and not to scratch the window.

I post again as soon as I get it back and let you know how the second gen version is.

[Europeanair]

MUL thanks for sharing your experience. I am looking forward to hearing what the difference between Generation one and two is.

[Ahelopilot]

Does anyone know what type of helmets GOM offshore pilots wear who are working contracts that require helmets?

[Europeanair]

sorry, no idea - I work in the european market;-)

[michael.scheller]

I have been into 4 different Sam's Clubs within the last year which have an audiology store near the exits which display the capability to make custom ear molds. I absolutely love mine compared to the foam tips. I have a set for CEPs and another set for pure hearing protection.

[HighCountry]

I have been into 4 different Sam's Clubs within the last year which have an audiology store near the exits which display the capability to make custom ear molds. I absolutely love mine compared to the foam tips. I have a set for CEPs and another set for pure hearing protection.

 

If you don't mind, what did they cost?

[michael.scheller]

If you don't mind, what did they cost?

IIRC - $40. Much cheaper than the Westone ones I had poured at AAAA a few years ago.

[HighCountry]

IIRC - $40. Much cheaper than the Westone ones I had poured at AAAA a few years ago.

Thanks, that's worth trying. I'd dumped my foam comply inserts for the silicone plugs someone else had recommended and that was a great improvement and about $1.50/pr but always looking to improve. No SAMs Clubs near here but I'll keep my eye out for something similar.