Helmet question

[Braz933 0]

In all the skydive videos I've watched, I have yet to see anyone freefly wearing a full face helmet with a face shield. Is this because the face shields tend not to stay closed in freefly maneuvers?

I have also never seen a full face helmet, with a face shield, and a camera mount. I am guessing that may have to do with the need for a more solid chin strap to support the added weight of the camera. Correct?

Thanks

[Skwrl 56]

Probably less about the need for a "more secure chin strap" (as far as I can tell my full face fits more snugly to my head than my camera helmet) and more about the ability to cutaway as may be needed in the event of a camera/line entanglement.

I also note this product http://www.boneheadcomposites.com/mantle.htm may be what you are describing.

Personally, I like the feel of the wind on my face.

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[Hausse 0]

I freefly my FD without problem but the lense is currently not in there.

[DougH 270]

I remember watching video of a VRW team with a custom full faced skysystems video setup.

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[SimonBones 1]

There are plenty of freeflyers who wear full face helmets:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRNB3Ogfh4

A whole team of them!

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[CazmoDee 3]

Don't forget this one.......
http://www.skysystemsusa.com/helmets/sidewinder_hc.php

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[squarecanopy 0]

In all the skydive videos I've watched, I have yet to see anyone freefly wearing a full face helmet with a face shield. Is this because the face shields tend not to stay closed in freefly maneuvers?

I jump wearing a Bonehead Mamba and am sit flying most of my jumps these days. No issues with the visor staying shut.

Just burning a hole in the sky.....

[Braz933 0]

I do not understand why\how it would be easier to clear an entaglment of lines\camera easier on a open face helmet vs. a full face helmet with a face shield? Can you explain please? Thanks.

[Braz933 0]

The sidewinder is exactly what I was talking about. Thanks!

[dragon2 0]

Because on those fullface helmets you cannot install a cutaway, which is a) a very good thing to have and b) mandatory in more and more places for camera helmets.

ciel bleu,
Saskia

[Braz933 0]

I did not know there was a cutaway system for helmet cameras. Thanks