Sangi 0 #1 January 26, 2008 Hello there, I'm a newbie skydiver (with 21 jumps), getting my gear during the winter and I have a dilemma with helmets. I'm looking for a FF helmet and I narrowed my choice to 3 of them: 1. http://www.boneheadcomposites.com/guner.htm 2. http://www.boneheadcomposites.com/mindwarp.htm 3. http://www.tonfly.com/NI-O_500964.html One skydiver told me to go for tonfly, even though He's using boneheads guner. And I'm confused. Alot of skydivers say that bonehead helmets have high quality. So which helmet to choose? Thank you, Sangi"Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #2 January 26, 2008 the one you like the best? and of course the one that makes you look the best.. i have a mindwarp, i like it a lot, ts very quite, i can put two audibles in it and even add a camera later on if i want that. cool helmet! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #3 January 26, 2008 Quote i have a mindwarp, i like it a lot, ts very quite, i can put two audibles in it and even add a camera later on if i want that. cool helmet! For the record, you can do the same thing with a Protec Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #4 January 26, 2008 Quote ...For the record, you can do the same thing with a Protec But...but...Protec is not such a cool name as Mindwarp and Bonehead, et. al. Nevermind relative protection provided, it's just not cool. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #5 January 26, 2008 Quote Quote i have a mindwarp, i like it a lot, ts very quite, i can put two audibles in it and even add a camera later on if i want that. cool helmet! For the record, you can do the same thing with a Protec Not to mention pelting it, eh? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sangi 0 #6 January 26, 2008 So I guess mindwarp is the way to go? What about tonfly nino helmet?"Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kschilk 0 #7 January 26, 2008 Quote Quote ...For the record, you can do the same thing with a Protec But...but...Protec is not such a cool name as Mindwarp and Bonehead, et. al. Nevermind relative protection provided, it's just not cool. ....neither is "Tupperware". "T'was ever thus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #8 January 26, 2008 not all heads are the same. Best for you may not be best for others. Try them on if possible. Buy one. Ultimately, "shut up and jump." -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #9 January 26, 2008 Quote Not to mention pelting it, eh? Exactly!!!!!!! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #10 January 26, 2008 When it comes to protection BELL helmets offer the best coverage!!!!! They used to be cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #11 January 26, 2008 You can't go wrong with a Bonehead or Tonfly, IMO. Having both... I think the finish is more durable on the Bonehead. My wingsuit helmet is the Bonehead Mindwarp, and my wingsuit camera helmet is a Tonfly Diablo (same finish as the Nino). The Mindwarp will stay looking good even after being dropped on the ground, bumping door frames, etc for quite a while. The Tonfly will continue protecting your head, but you'll likely end up putting a lot of stickers on it to cover "oops." FWIW, I'll forever be in Bonehead's debt. One of my very early jumps, I had a premature deployment on my rig. My head met the side of the aircraft very forcefully, enough to score the side of the helmet and leave permanent paint chips from the plane embedded in it. Coulda been my head. I don't know how a cheaper helmet may have managed that impact. Probably just fine but "no shit...there I was." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sangi 0 #12 January 26, 2008 Thank you a lot for your reply DSE I guess I'll be going for the mindwarp then "Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #13 January 26, 2008 In case you hadn't figured it out, the $45 Protec actually provides more protection than any of the other helmets discussed. (Except the Bell!) I've been looking for a helmet besides a protec that I liked for a number of years. Still just keep wearing my protecs. Update the pads with and it's even better. Not cool, but those that know will know that you've use you head for more that supporting the helmet. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryvillar 0 #14 January 27, 2008 I`m happy with my Rawa The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of my employer, not necessarily mine, and probably not necessary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #15 January 27, 2008 Quote Quote i have a mindwarp, i like it a lot, ts very quite, i can put two audibles in it and even add a camera later on if i want that. cool helmet! For the record, you can do the same thing with a Protec Absolutely ! I used to jump a Protec in the old days (1980) and was very happy. But I bought a Mindwarp five years ago and have no complaints. I have one audible on the left side and I wear earplugs. The only real issue I have at all with Protecs (which are a FINE helmet) is the open holes at the ears. I'm a little older and already have some hearing loss, so even with the quieter Mindwarp I still wear foam plugs. I can hear my audible just fine too, without its shrill tone drilling a hole through my head. I'm not sure how people set up their audibles with a Protec, but the pictures I see would suggest their ears are not protected and they get the full effect of engine and freefall wind shriek. Hearing loss over time is a very real hazard in our sport. Old farts know it, but I'm not sure the kids believe it. Of course we laughed all that off rocking out in our younger days.... Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #16 January 28, 2008 Quote In case you hadn't figured it out, the $45 Protec actually provides more protection than any of the other helmets discussed. (Except the Bell!) I've been looking for a helmet besides a protec that I liked for a number of years. Still just keep wearing my protecs. Update the pads with and it's even better. Not cool, but those that know will know that you've use you head for more that supporting the helmet. I wish Protec would come out with closed-ear and full-face models with the same padding...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #17 January 28, 2008 http://www.pro-tec.net/bike/main.html Bottom of the page.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #18 January 28, 2008 The ear hole thing is freaking easy to fix... cover the helmet with fur, and it becomes MUCH quieter Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #19 January 28, 2008 Quote The ear hole thing is freaking easy to fix... cover the helmet with fur, and it becomes MUCH quieter Imagine that... Doesn't do much for the 'full face' option, though... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #20 January 28, 2008 Quotehttp://www.pro-tec.net/bike/main.html Bottom of the page. The Spade or Shovelhead look interesting... too bad they're too small for me (24.5" melon)Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #21 January 28, 2008 Quote Imagine that... Doesn't do much for the 'full face' option, though... Grow a beard? That would protect you from the wind, and if you're really creative, you can make your protec and facial hair match Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #22 January 28, 2008 Quote Quote http://www.pro-tec.net/bike/main.html Bottom of the page. The Spade or Shovelhead look interesting... too bad they're too small for me (24.5" melon) I have the same problem with Protecs. Too small. I ordered an Xl half shell for crew. Sucker is too tight.Only full face that fits well is either the BH Mamba or Paratec FreeFr. I chose the Mamba.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #23 January 29, 2008 Yup, I've had pretty good luck with my Bonehead helmets...but THEY'RE even tight...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyjinks 0 #24 January 29, 2008 Check out the new Benny Skydiving Helmet. Better protection, low price and made for skydiving. http://www.skysystemsusa.com/helmets/benny.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #25 January 29, 2008 Thanks!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites