9 Responses to “Looks Like Team Wendy Has Made That SAR Helmet A Reality”

1. FOXTAC says:

   January 7, 2015 at 15:56

   Impatiently waiting for its release (and price announcement!).

   I kind of wish the accents weren’t black. No big deal, but the more bright color the better.

   I hope they’re accompanied by matching velcro (that is, same color as the shell, not black!) to allow addition of reflective ID and whatnot.

   • tcba_joe says:

     January 7, 2015 at 18:01

     The accents look grey. Maybe reflective?

     • FOXTAC says:

       January 7, 2015 at 18:43

       I believe you are right, it’s grey, as seen on their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamWendy1/photos/pcb.10153769345088538/10153769343518538/?type=1&theater

       But it definitely doesn’t seem reflective. Either way, it’s dark!

       I guess it’s a cost-saving measure for them – they only change the shell’s color but keep grey for all shells whether they’re red/orange/white/black.

   • Buckaroomedic says:

     January 9, 2015 at 09:09

     Looks good to me. The darker color is a good contrast that will help the bright color stand-out more.

2. Weaver says:

   January 7, 2015 at 16:41

   Looking forward to this as well.

   I hadn’t considered a higher-visibility highlight color, but that is a great idea, FOXTAC – something really contrasting like a bright neon green could be very useful for this helmet’s mission.

   Now, to begin prepping the wife to accept how much I “need” this additional bit of kit.

3. Hardcore Outdoor says:

   January 7, 2015 at 18:23

   We need a high end backcountry SAR helmet for a long time. My old Joe Brown never quite did it and Petzl was good for a while but then their designers got a little carried away with style. I hope this one does the job.

4. Pieter Thirion says:

   January 7, 2015 at 21:49

   Excuse my ignorance, but what is the purpose of the grey bars on the top sides of the shell? I get that the rest is for NVG/earpro/light, just not that part

   • stephen says:

     January 7, 2015 at 23:08

     Removable vent covers. Depending on the impact standard requirements, vents may/may not meet certs. ie., mountaineering = vent ok; industrial = vents not ok.

     • FOXTAC says:

       January 8, 2015 at 14:58

       That may be the technical reason (I don´t know) but practicality-wise it´s also great to adapt to cold/warm/wet weather or high/low intensity activities.