Goggles and Gloves

[Mixologist]

Just null the hazard out to a significant extent and fire electronically? That is what we do, no hand fired shows, no matter how small any more.

[»Skydazzle Pyrotechnics]

To be honest we haven't hand fired a show for a long time.....

I'm getting too old to move quickly these days!!!

[markt1967]

Originally Posted by Skydazzle Pyrotechnics

Full face visor made of impact resistant perspex or whatever it is called these days.

Did I mention I have a Cromwell F600?
I figured if the helmet/visor has been designed to protect the fire service then it should be fine for pyro. I wouldn't have thought a full-face impact from burning debris would cause a problem...other than shock!
I do accept that it perhaps wouldn't be possible to wear ear defenders with these helmets, which I should imagine, would be neccessary in a cat 4 display, but the helmet itself seems to deaden sound by a fair margin anyway. I wasn't anywhere near as "shell-shocked" after last years show with the Cromwell, than I was the previous year wearing an ordinary hard hat/goggles.

[Signum]

Personally if your gonna do it properly go for this. The new 'Metablo Pyro 644 with gold trim'

Agree its a bit rattly to the ears so ear plugs are a must, but check out the size of that portfire

[Venger]

Is it rust resistant

[Signum]

Stainless steel or galvanized is available - but a tad heavier than the already heavy Metablo....you want one?

[Venger]

Does it come in blue, with an extra long inside leg ?

[Signum]

Originally Posted by Venger5

Does it come in blue, with an extra long inside leg ?

Now ya showing off lol

[Venger]

...I dress to the right...or is it the left...I can never remember

[luvlyjub]

just remember the WD40

Back on topic I agree with Ambientskies to use Welders Gloves and cut down wrist length but find some that are flexible and can work a stopwatch buttons OK!!! Look for BN EN 407, Also the Kevlar gloves give good flexability but the decent ones more expensive than welders IMO

Also cannot see problem with mesh visors as they stop debris but I would still wear safety specs as well. I started to use this as I wore glasses but now have safety specs that wrap around and glasses fit underneath. I prefer not to use the mesh visor now as it does restrict visability and I feel I should have a chainsaw in my hand and not a Rothy.

However I think there was a note in a thread some time ago about something coming up under a visor and I guess we just have to be aware of all the potential risks when hand firing. I expect the comment about using electronic firing is very valid but not always practical for firing small displays from a time and cost perspective.