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galabriath · May 19th, 2013, 19:15

I am fairly new to airsoft. Have been wanting in to the sport for a number of years. Turned 18 last September, working on age verification. I'm getting a basic game able kit together. I am completely deaf in my right ear, and almost completely deaf in my left ear. For my first 16-17 years I have worn a traditional hearingaid. Recently I took a step into the unknown and got myself screwed in the head (quite literally) and acquired a bone anchored hearing aid (BAHA). (see link for details)

http://www.cochlear.com/emea/how-baha-reroutes-sound

The sound quality is phenominally increased. I love it! The only downside is that it produces feed back if it is touched. I am looking for ideas on how we can modify a military-type helmet to fit, but leave the sound processor alone.

I also longboard, and simply took the foam out of the spot where the processor sat.

(see attached photo)

If anyone wants to come up with a few suggestions for compatible helmets, ideas for modification, or simple pointers I would be indebted to said one. I currently game with my old BTE hearing aid. The sound quality is the worst thing ever, and I find it much more difficult to be aware of my surroundings. The BAHA would improve my game significantly.

A number of things to be aware of.

I have a small head
The processor sticks out about the width of my thumb
The processor is similar in size to the upper portion, to the first knuckle of my thumb (sorry, no exact dimensions yet.)
The helmet can't touch the BAHA processor, but must fit snugly on to my head
I am a student, the affordable solution is the superior solution

Any help is appreciated! Hope somebody takes interest!

May 19th, 2013, 19:15	#1
galabriath Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010	Unique helmet suggestion/modification. Medical - Bone Anchored Hearing Aid related. I am fairly new to airsoft. Have been wanting in to the sport for a number of years. Turned 18 last September, working on age verification. I'm getting a basic game able kit together. I am completely deaf in my right ear, and almost completely deaf in my left ear. For my first 16-17 years I have worn a traditional hearingaid. Recently I took a step into the unknown and got myself screwed in the head (quite literally) and acquired a bone anchored hearing aid (BAHA). (see link for details) http://www.cochlear.com/emea/how-baha-reroutes-sound The sound quality is phenominally increased. I love it! The only downside is that it produces feed back if it is touched. I am looking for ideas on how we can modify a military-type helmet to fit, but leave the sound processor alone. I also longboard, and simply took the foam out of the spot where the processor sat. (see attached photo) If anyone wants to come up with a few suggestions for compatible helmets, ideas for modification, or simple pointers I would be indebted to said one. I currently game with my old BTE hearing aid. The sound quality is the worst thing ever, and I find it much more difficult to be aware of my surroundings. The BAHA would improve my game significantly. A number of things to be aware of. I have a small head The processor sticks out about the width of my thumb The processor is similar in size to the upper portion, to the first knuckle of my thumb (sorry, no exact dimensions yet.) The helmet can't touch the BAHA processor, but must fit snugly on to my head I am a student, the affordable solution is the superior solution Any help is appreciated! Hope somebody takes interest!