where to buy Gallet helmets?

[napalm]

I guess the title speaks for itself. Where does one buy MSA Gallet helmets? I have been searching this forum and the internet and can't find a USA distributor. When I go to MSA Gallet USA website they don't even list aviation helmets (let a lone helicopter ones) at all. Kind of strange. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[EAGLE1]

Merit Apparel in Florida

 

Here is the link

 

http://www.meritapparel.com/

[Bristol]

Merit Apparel in Florida

 

Here is the link

 

http://www.meritapparel.com/

 

The website is mostly incomplete. Not much info at all.

[EAGLE1]

I would just call. I believe they are the only licensed dealer in the USA for Gallet.

[napalm]

So what are your thoughts about the Gallet helmet. Looks good and I have been reading a lot of good stuff. Not sure if they are worth 1700 dollars though. Been looking at SPH-4b also.

[murdock]

Merit Apparel is definitely the place to get them. There are one or two other people who will sell them to you in the States, but dont really know what they are talking about. The man to speak to at Merit is Rob Haymers. He knows the helmets very well and gives a fair perspective on the pros and cons about the helmet and what accessories to go with. They are currently in the process of updating their website, but they can talk you through everything pretty clearly over the phone. Personally, when I bought mine, I was betweem the Gallet 250 - Dual Visor and the latest Alpha Eagle. Luckily for me a friend had both, and to me the Aplha is too bulky, and everyone I have known, including 4 guys who ordered them together, have had to return their Alpha's for problems. you just cant go wring with the Gallet. One of the best purchases I have ever made. Definitely worth the money. Gentex might be a bit cheaper, but they weight of the Gallet's is fantastic!

[Helijason]

http://www.helmetfx.com/

 

try these guys aswell.They have quoted me considerably cheaper prices than merit apperal for new Gallets

Edited March 11, 2007 by Helijason

[AIR9ENG]

Found some info on Gallet helmets here:

 

 

http://www.flighthelmets.com.au/manuallh.PDF

 

http://www.flighthelmets.com.au/helmetsmain.htm

 

http://www.earshotcommunications.co.uk/PDF..._150_250_uk.pdf

Edited March 12, 2007 by AIR9ENG

[klmmarine]

Does anyone know where to find an HGU-84/p, other than Flight Suits.com?

 

Has anyone ever compared the SPH-4, HGU-84, and the Gallet?

[Raptor^]

As murdock said. Merit Apparel is probably the best place to go. Rob really knows his stuff, and will not try to trick you in ANY way.

 

I just ordered a helmet from him, Gallet LH-250 (the dual visor). There is some time until I'll get it though, 6-8 weeks.

 

I also spoke with Tiger Performance up north, but they didn't seem to know much about the aviation helmets as they mostly do raceboat helmets.

[ga8airvan]

Im using Gallet more comfy if compared when im using SPH4b... less bulky also..

[BOATFIXERGUY]

Here's a good place:

 

http://www.helicopterhelmet.com/

 

Always had a good experience with him.

[ga8airvan]

yes, correct I bought my gallet from there too... I lived outside US... or try his other website too www.aviationsurvival.com

[Spike]

Great customer service rules the market.

 

I got my LH-250 through Merit and couldn’t be happier. Once, while attending a HeliExpo I stopped by their booth to say hello in person as I bought all my stuff over the phone. While talking with Rob, I mentioned my leather chin strap cover was beginning to wear out. He simply reached in a box and handed me a new one. Cool….

[RagMan]

While on the topic of helmets, I do have an SPH-4b for sale in the classifieds section.

[ga8airvan]

SPH 4B for sale blue metalic, new retention kit for SPH5 type, oregon softseal, new zetaliner II... $750

[ga8airvan]

available sph 4b , hgu 33/55 replica helmets, fiberglass construction, same strong like motorcycle helmet, new helmet only $150, weight sph4b 1.4kg, hgu 33 1.2kg, hgu 55 1kg...

any one considered using those helmets?