derrickiv 0 #1 September 8, 2007 I just got my Mamba today and can't wait to jump it tomorrow. I've tried practicing to get the lens to open, but it's taking quite a bit of effort, and I really don't think I'm that weak. Anyone have tricks to getting it open easier? My palms are killing me. Also, it doesn't look like the stud is exactly centered in the hole up top, it looks slightly offset to one side. Is this "normal"? Do I just need to loosen/tighten one of the allen screws somewhere? Thanks for any help or suggestions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #2 September 8, 2007 I believe you just squeeze the visor from the outside and lift as opposed to try and unhook the plastic off the stud. Sorry if I'm teaching you to suck eggs. I tried one on in a shop and I didn't find it that difficult. It was firm but not overly difficult. Push your head like you;ve got brain freeze from eating ice cream too fast and voila! EDIT: Might be different rules where you are but just check your allowed to jump a full face before you stand on the flight line only to be told to take it off in front of everyone. (assuming your profile is correct) Seen that happen to a few people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #3 September 8, 2007 Yup, you had it right, Scoop. Derrick - Use the heels of your hands up high on the visor. You have to squeeze it pretty firmly, then rotate it up...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derrickiv 0 #4 September 8, 2007 Thanks! I'll keep trying. I can get it to "pop", but it's like it's still getting caught on the stud, just a bit. I've gotten it open once, had a friend squeeze my hands too and we got it open. Scoop, thanks for letting me know that, I'll double check. I think as long as I'm off AFF status I'm allowed to wear one, but it won't hurt me to ask someone at the DZ. EDIT: I'm able to open it quite easily now when it is OFF my head..EDIT2: Persistence pays off.. I've got it now if I squeeze right at the top about 4 inches on either side of stud with my palms and then use my fingers to grip the top of the helmet while rotating it up with my palms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #5 September 8, 2007 There ya go - just takes some practice!!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #6 September 8, 2007 At least you know its not going to come open in freefall unexpectedly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #7 September 8, 2007 Quote At least you know its not going to come open in freefall unexpectedly Damn skippy... I think the whole helmet would tear off before the visor came open, seems like!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixtysevengt5oo 0 #8 October 29, 2007 also if you tighten the outer bolts it will make the ammount that you have to squeeze the lens slightly less, it doenst really effect the friction of the lens moving up or down either Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
