DESCO Abalone Divers Helmet

Cat. No. 29211

The DESCO "Lightweight" series of helmets are of the same materials and constructions as their heavier brothers. They have considerably less weight and volume than the "heavies". All share the Lightweight (Sponge) pattern breastplate and top shell, with modifications to suit varying customer and market demands.

The Abalone Divers Helmet features a Mark V style double spring adjustable tension exhaust valve. All windows have guards secured by screws. Breastplate loops are standard. The non-return is integrated into the air inlet elbow. Communications is optional. Helmet is available in Tin plated or polished finish. Shipping weight approximately 39 lbs.

Options for lightweight helmets:

• Communications system Cat. No. 21300
• Spitcock P/N 29035
• Breastplate loops P/N 21149 (standard on Abalone)

Helmet shown with optional features.

In 1997 DESCO in cooperation with The Historical Diving Society produced twenty 60th Anniversary Abalone Diving Helmets. Each helmet bears a numbered Sterling Silver breastplate tag and bas relief helmet tags on the brailes.

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