Lamp with YOUR Helmet Shade

$75.00

Retire your old helmet while finding a new use that’s both interesting and practical.

Admittedly, I am a caver that has used an Ecrin Roc for many years, and I know it should be retired. In fact, it’s been more than 10 years since Petzl made any of this type of helmet so ALL Ecrin models should be retired from life-safety use.

It may be just a helmet to some, but to me it holds memories of great adventures, and I know I’m not alone with this sentiment. As I was thinking if there could be a way to repurpose the helmet, a new idea struck. What if I could use the helmet shell as a lamp shade!? What better way to combine multiple used items to become something new again.

I have gathered various pre-owned lamp bases (some are vintage) and cleaned, inspected and repaired them to be ready for use. Choose a lamp base and send me your helmet. I will remove the suspension system, add a light buffer to the vents, and drill the appropriate hole for the lamp base of your choice. (Please pre-clean your helmet of mud ya filthy animals! Stickers are part of the personality so I’ll leave them intact.)

Each lamp is unique, but is pre-owned and may have faint wear marks that are expected for a pre-owned item. In many cases I have replaced portions in need of repair with new components.

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Retire your old helmet while finding a new use that’s both interesting and practical.

Admittedly, I am a caver that has used an Ecrin Roc for many years, and I know it should be retired. In fact, it’s been more than 10 years since Petzl made any of this type of helmet so ALL Ecrin models should be retired from life-safety use.

It may be just a helmet to some, but to me it holds memories of great adventures, and I know I’m not alone with this sentiment. As I was thinking if there could be a way to repurpose the helmet, a new idea struck. What if I could use the helmet shell as a lamp shade!? What better way to combine multiple used items to become something new again.

I have gathered various pre-owned lamp bases (some are vintage) and cleaned, inspected and repaired them to be ready for use. Choose a lamp base and send me your helmet. I will remove the suspension system, add a light buffer to the vents, and drill the appropriate hole for the lamp base of your choice. (Please pre-clean your helmet of mud ya filthy animals! Stickers are part of the personality so I’ll leave them intact.)

Each lamp is unique, but is pre-owned and may have faint wear marks that are expected for a pre-owned item. In many cases I have replaced portions in need of repair with new components.

Each lamp accommodates a standard E26 bulb base. (Bulb not included.) Many of these lamps use a harp (the curved frame structure) and finial (the threaded button on top) to hold the helmet in place. Some use a smaller bulb clip and finial in place of the traditional harp. I’ve sourced the appropriate style and height for each lamp base. Typically a lamp shade covers the entire bulb but barely covers the socket for switch access. For all the lamps listed, I have measured from the base of the lamp to the top of the socket so that the basic measurement remains comparative regardless of the type of shade support. Reminder, I will have to drill through the top of your helmet, but since harps and finials are a standard gauge, you can change the base to another style in the future. Note: This is NOT the case if you want to swap to a pendant style cord. That is a completely different size.