Conundrum 1 #1 December 29, 2003 Well? Im having a debate with someone. They are saying that its so you dont hit your head on the way out of the plane ( which CAN be true ) and Im saying its for landing, mid air collision, etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skymonkey13 0 #2 December 29, 2003 In case they hit their head on the plane on exit, or have a collision in free fall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #3 December 29, 2003 at any point you can hit anything. helmets save brains!!!!if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #4 December 29, 2003 I wear a helmet to protect my head from hitting the door or tail on exit, from freefall collisions, and from botched landings. It is also a convenient place to hold an audible altimeter or mount a camera, and it does a good job of keeping me from losing my expensive prescription goggles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brodes 0 #5 December 29, 2003 It would also do you a lot of good if you had a hard landing involving your head, or hit an obstacle/hazard. I know i kept hitting my head on exit, bang bang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #6 December 29, 2003 To keep their grape from getting bunged up. Or more specifically... People will kick you in RW. You might screw up an exit and planes are made of hard stuff. You might screw up a landing and the ground is hard. Theyre good for holding audible alti's. They keep your hair out of knots. Full face helmets keep your face warm in cold weather, and they help deter premature aging. You can put stickers on them. They look cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #7 December 29, 2003 actually a better question would be........Why do kamikaze pilots wear helmets...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #8 December 29, 2003 Me, I wear a helmet for when I hit my head against ANYTHING. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #9 December 29, 2003 Hahahaa.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #10 December 29, 2003 it's a good one, isn't it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #11 December 29, 2003 All the above, plus to protect my ears from a "riser slap" There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #12 December 29, 2003 My bonehead (I mean the helmet) has some scratches that would have looked pretty nasty on my other bonehead. Not sure what they're from, but I've been known to do some funky exits occasionally. -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #13 December 29, 2003 Quote...It is also a convenient place to ... mount a camera...So... ...You're saying these bolts in my skull weren't necessary? Damn it! I always do this... /edited to add: after you land, clip it to your chest strap and it also makes a handy bucket to put your goggles, gloves, and altimeter in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #14 December 29, 2003 1. Protect your head. 2. Provide a stable platform for cameras. 3. keep your ears warm"Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJatLarge 0 #15 December 29, 2003 two words........... brain bucket Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #16 December 29, 2003 to protect my head from anything I might bash it into. doors, other skydivers, planes, the ground (most likely!). My landings suck. I wouldn't dream of not wearing a helmet. Also, holds an audible and cuts the wind noise, and keeps my head warm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #17 December 29, 2003 As Jerry Seinfeld would say, "if that chute doesn't open, that helmet is now wearing you for protection." -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themitchyone 0 #18 December 29, 2003 Quote They keep your hair out of knots. My hair gets so knotted as it is. I could imagine with no helmet... also I like to protect my head because I could see myself being a klutz, hitting my head on the way out... "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #19 December 29, 2003 I think its a wonderful place for kewl freefly , RW 4 way, canopy and RIG manufacturer stickers. They dont stick on the jumpsuit to good at 200 MPH+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #20 December 29, 2003 To hold the earphones for my MP3 player in place. Oh, and it sounds better, too! No, actually, I'm not kidding. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #21 December 29, 2003 1. To protect my highly developed brain 2. To keep all of the secrets of the known world from leaking out should my noggin get knocked 3. To protect me from psychotic photogs waiting on the DZ for 'landing shots' of me with less-than-perfect hair 4. To sit on in the back of uncomfortable vehicles on the ride back from landing 5. Because I like to look like a Storm Trooper (I wear a Havok ) 6. Because if I walk into a convenience store with brightly colored clothing and a helmet, people will just assume that I am a motorcycle rider instead of a skydiver and not ask any silly questions ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #22 December 29, 2003 My Havok looks purty.. all red and stuff.. doesn't like like Darth one bit.... I will jump it for the pre-second time in the Eloy sun.....Tues Afternoon.....neeeneer neeneer I need some stickers for it it looks so barren... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycutie 0 #23 December 29, 2003 QuoteThey are saying that its so you dont hit your head on the way out of the plane ( which CAN be true ) and Im saying its for landing, mid air collision, etc... What about BOTH????? MEN: you can't live with 'em, you can't shoot 'em, but you can act psychotic and keep 'em off balance. HISPA #10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #24 December 29, 2003 my helmet was great for saving my head from major scrapage when I chowed in last august, but alas, it did not save my camera. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
testpilot 0 #25 December 29, 2003 1) I have to. 2) The air craft is harder than my head. 3) The ground is harder than my head. 4) I don’t liked being kicked in the face by my mates. 5) I like being conscious under canopy. 6) It keeps my audible in place. 7) It looks cool. 8) I store my gloves and alti in it. 9) It’s a good idea. Dave D830 http://www.skydiving.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites