HR2 open face helmet

[Skyjinks 0]

The HR2 is out!

http://www.skysystemsusa.com/helmets/hr2.html

[jumpinrod 0]

That looks pretty cool. I'm a new jumper and a helmet is on the list of stuff to buy just finishing AFF. Does anyone have one of these? If so how is it?

[DougH 270]

"high impact foam liner"

Is this any different from what is the current trend in the industry?

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
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[LloydDobbler 2]

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That looks pretty cool. I'm a new jumper and a helmet is on the list of stuff to buy just finishing AFF. Does anyone have one of these? If so how is it?

I jumped one at Chicks Rock, and it was pretty nice. Felt solid. I appreciate the full forehead coverage (compared to the Hurricane- & Aviator-style helmets). There isn't a skydial tightening system, but that didn't really bug me, since it fit my head really well.

In fact, the only thing that's ever fit my head better is a Bonehead helmet. As far as how it feels, to me the HR2 was very comparable to the Bonehead Mindwarp or the Allsport. One thing I like slightly better about the Bonehead helmets is their ultra-padded chin strap (I also found Bonehead's helmets to be a little quieter when I was under canopy...but that's probably just the shape of my ears that leads to that).

All-in-all, seems like a good choice of helmets, if you're looking for an open face (and don't plan on modding it to fly camera...though that might be possible. Couldn't really tell.). It feels light, but well-constructed & solid. (And of course I can't speak to the crash-worthiness, as I didn't bang my head on the door on *that* particular jump.)

Signatures are the new black.

[jumpinrod 0]

Thanks for your opinion. I actually got to jump one yesterday at skydive deland (I didn't know that they were right across the street). They set me up with a demo and were very friendly. It was much quieter and more comfortable than the pro tec i've been jumping. I also got to try on a bonehead in the gear store and i'm not sure which model it was but it felt like my forehead was squished no matter what size I tried on. They seemed really wide like they were for a round head.

There are still some others I want to try though before I make a purchase. Does anyone else have any recomendations?

[LloydDobbler 2]

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There are still some others I want to try though before I make a purchase. Does anyone else have any recomendations?

Good call!

I don't have any other recommendations except what you've already done - narrow down the helmets you think you're interested in, then find one and try it out for yourself. Every head is different, so you'll never really know 'til you try one on.

Good luck!

Signatures are the new black.

[livendive 8]

Any further reviews on this helmet? I've been convinced to get a hard hat for tandems and the occasional swoop and am looking for the best tool for the job. Is it quiet? Comfortable with an audible inside? Anyone know how big a melon the XL will actually (comfortably) fit? Got any pictures other than the manufacturer's stock photo (it looks kinda like a Bell in that one).

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[livendive 8]

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Any further reviews on this helmet? I've been convinced to get a hard hat for tandems and the occasional swoop and am looking for the best tool for the job. Is it quiet? Comfortable with an audible inside? Anyone know how big a melon the XL will actually (comfortably) fit? Got any pictures other than the manufacturer's stock photo (it looks kinda like a Bell in that one).

Blues,
Dave

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[martin-o 0]

I've bought one a few weeks ago and must say that I'm really happy with it. Ive been jumping a Protec for the last 2000 or so jumps, because it was the only helmet that I believed gave me any real protection. The HR2 might be the one skydive specific helmet that have a chance to save your head in a crash involving more energy than a bitch slap. For me it's the most comfortable helmet I've tested (Usually I wear L but this time M was perfect. I have a pretty round ball). There is no problem wearing two audibles (at least L&Bs) and it's pretty dam quiet.

/Martin