Let's Talk Helmets!

Does anyone rock a helmet, or any kind of cool mask while they DJ? I don't have any lasers or cool lights, but I was thinking about building or buying a helmet and modifying it with a circuit board + led's.

This guy has the right idea (Kid Chameleon):
http://vimeo.com/18682701

Although his concept is cool, it's far from practical. I need something thats comfortable and cool (no sweat boxes). BTW, how the hell can this guy see with it on?

I've seen lots of dj's wear gas masks, but i image that would cause you to sweat a good deal.

How about a old Soviet space helmet? http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-OUTER-S...ht_1183wt_1065

Would it get too hot? Our would opening the outer glass allow enough air flow?

I wear a hoodie. That's enough for me.

no.

If you do, may god have mercy on your soul.

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Originally Posted by oliosky

no.

If you do, may god have mercy on your soul.

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Good thing I don't believe in god then :cool:

I'm just getting into programming circuit boards, so trying to have a bit of fun with it. Something like this is probably the most practical:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoVUtz01Uww

Are you that ugly :p :D

Was wondering about the content of this thread then realised its actually about head-wear!

Well...I wore flipflops and shorts at my last gig.....

:)

We don;t do helmets here....but I do know a guy that had a pretty sweet Rocketeer type mask.

There's ma new name!

DJ Button Clown Helmet Head :cool:

i'm lucky if i wear pants.

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Well...I wore flipflops and shorts at my last gig.....

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On your head :eek: .... freak !

Kid chameleons is still the best

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmexyPrK4t8

if you want to be a total douchebag and kill two birds with one stone you could get a helmet made like this one, instead of cameras replace them with moderately powered lasers and some stepper motors with mirrors to disperse the light ray bit...

profit... lmao :eek:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget....1303424828.jpg

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On your head :eek: .... freak !

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Nope....in my hair!

I got beads....roaches...dope seeds and much more in my dreads...

LOL

Jokes...I hate dreads with a passion.

I absolutely HATE the idea of wearing any kind of head gear while playing.

But I kinda like that space helmet... :cool:

For Halloween, i dressed up as master chief from Halo.. was pretty dope, pretty warm tho..and most girls had no idea who it was, and the ones that did...well, you dont want the ones who did

Hahahaha sounds like a plan. Can't go wrong with Vader either.

Everybody wants to see Vader repping it on the decks.

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Originally Posted by sarasin

Well...I wore flipflops and shorts at my last gig.....
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Grrrrrr...!!! So jealous.

I wear shorts throughout the year, even during winter in UK. Have done for over 20 years. Its one of the things im known for i guess.

But, last week i wore jeans to my gig for the first time in a year and only the 2nd time in 3 years as it was just too cold to wear shorts.

It felt weird.

Defo flipfops when its warmer as well.:)

How about welding goggles eh?

http://techbot.se/cloud/apps/files_s...DSC_0059-2.jpg

Not that I'd ever wear those DJing, that pic was just me being bored with a flash, but I'm sure it could be a super-cliché promo pic, just add headphones :p

Everybody knows you need to choose a face mask or some head gear right after you choose your DJ name. See DJ Bl3nd for inspiration.

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Grrrrrr...!!! So jealous.

I wear shorts throughout the year, even during winter in UK. Have done for over 20 years. Its one of the things im known for i guess.

But, last week i wore jeans to my gig for the first time in a year and only the 2nd time in 3 years as it was just too cold to wear shorts.

It felt weird.

Defo flipfops when its warmer as well.:)

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AAAAND the gig before I got to wear my SHADES!!!! Usually only play at night!

I just thought fuckit...this time...its COMFORT first.

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Originally Posted by Patch

I absolutely HATE the idea of wearing any kind of head gear while playing.

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Well, cheesy helmet stuff like the OP suggested I also loathe. But I'm seriously considering finally trying out if I can get used to in-ear-monitors during gigs just to have the possibility to wear crazy hats while playing :D:cool:

I mean: pith helmet, tinted sunglasses, acapulco shirt - I just have to DJ looking like Raoul Duke somewhen :cool:

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But I kinda like that space helmet... :cool:

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Well, it's somewhat cool because it reminds me of this :cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_ukfGAd8T4

There's always the classic Hartnoll Bros headlights.

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/img/music2/orbital.jpg

Everyone wore masks at the Halloween gig we did last year. I wore a baboon mask and I felt like a herb. Neveragain.jpg

Believe me, gasmasks are a BITCH! Not only are they really sweaty, but they suffocate you in a room with less than a lot of oxygen.

Allthough, a friend of mine builds pretty sweet things out of dusting masks like this one.
http://www.biltema.se/ProductImages/...e/26-350_l.jpg

Kinda cybergothy, but it looks fucking rad with leds in them. he also replaced the filter fabric with flourecent fabrick and mounted UV-leds inside the filter. Looks absoutley fantastic if you're in to the whole rave-look.

UUUUUHhhhhhhhhhh.....what?

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...G/altern8i.jpg

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Originally Posted by Jester.NZ

i'm lucky if i wear pants.

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:eek: same here.

How about this to bring the lulz:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug3o7...yer_detailpage

Probably too sweaty, but would be hilarious for a bit :D

While you make your helmet, I will be practicing. Helmets/masks are lame. Unless you are daft punk.
Insert mowfive joke here____________________.

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While you make your helmet, I will be practicing. Helmets/masks are lame. Unless you are daft punk.
Insert mowfive joke here____________________.

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+1

but....helmets do help your SAWG status by 10000000 points! :P

i wear a tinfoil hat, so the aliens won't know what the incoming song is before the drop

Hair helmet/mask is enough for me :p

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...18097147_n.jpg

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How about welding goggles eh?

http://techbot.se/cloud/apps/files_s...DSC_0059-2.jpg

Not that I'd ever wear those DJing, that pic was just me being bored with a flash, but I'm sure it could be a super-cliché promo pic, just add headphones :p

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DJ solo has some pics of him rocking some crazy fan made welding goggles...

For me Wolfgang Gartner still takes the cake:

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._2127363_n.jpg

Fuck that, no gimmicks here, I cant even stand looking at dj's wave their fucking hands and turn knobs!

I do, sometimes, (& just for laughs) 3D goggles, anti-flu mask, ...
I have yet to try the goggle-headlights. I have a friend that wears standard forehead mounted light when in an unknown club (when we mix b2b, he switches it from white to red). He just recently swapped it with neck-light.

IMO, mask is an interesting addition if you do find something comfortable and most of all original/interesting.

Not everyone needs it, but having something to make you stand out and let people remember you is MORE than beneficial for networking, and making that impression.

If helmet's are your thing, then why not I suppose.

Just like with anything, taken with a slice of intelligent thought never hurts. Being the guy with giant green balloon on your head isn't going to win you any prizes, but having a unique article can make people remember it, and you through it.

Morphsuit. Nuff said.

should wear a custom mask of your own face. XD Peel it off during performance and watch the people be completely dumbfounded

There 's one dude I know that wears a trollface mask. Making everybody lose The Game.