Juz 0 #1 April 23, 2012 Hi All, Did my first jumps with a full face this weekend (2nd hand Oxygn) and liked it a lot, very comfy. It did fog up badly though (as did the different FF helmets on the other jumpers) which made for some 'amusing' docking. A Forum search brings back 'catcrap' but I can only see it from ebay US currently, anyone know of a UK supply? I was also going to try motobike antifog - is there any reason I shouldn't? Lastly, any other products worth looking at? Cheers Juz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackwallace 3 #2 April 23, 2012 Dish washing detergent. A couple drops smear around, let dry, buff with soft cloth. Never any paper products, they scratch plastic. Spit will do in a pinch too.U only make 2 jumps: the first one for some weird reason and the last one that you lived through. The rest are just filler. scr 316 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weekender 0 #3 April 23, 2012 I've found people who clean the inside of their mask have less fogging issues. there is some science behind this and you can read about it on commercial products websites. if your going to use regular soap, like dish soap, i'd recommend Johnson's baby shampoo instead. this way if you get it in yours eyes less chance of it burning. My buddies and i use that for our masks. Scuba and Skydiving both. much cheaper than commercial products and seems to work fine."The point is, I'm weird, but I never felt weird." John Frusciante Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #4 April 23, 2012 Why not just jump with an open-face helmet so that you won't have this problem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3331 108 #5 April 23, 2012 An open faced helmet, with goggles you can replace for $15.00. What a concept. The only problem is you will not look cool and groovy. I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #6 April 23, 2012 Quote An open faced helmet, with goggles you can replace for $15.00. What a concept. The only problem is you will not look cool and groovy. THAT'S not true...I ALWAYS look cool & groovy! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 April 23, 2012 Quote An open faced helmet, with goggles you can replace for $15.00. What a concept. The only problem is you will not look cool and groovy. I personally don't wear my full-face to look cool & groovy. I wear it to protect my face, and it also has a nice side benefit of improving my sinuses (particularly in the tunnel, but also in freefall). It's also warmer in the winter. As for cleaning, for some brands, even a soft cloth isn't good. Soap and water, rub it in with your fingers and rinse off and allow to air dry."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #8 April 23, 2012 QuoteHi All, Did my first jumps with a full face this weekend (2nd hand Oxygn) and liked it a lot, very comfy. It did fog up badly though (as did the different FF helmets on the other jumpers) which made for some 'amusing' docking. A Forum search brings back 'catcrap' but I can only see it from ebay US currently, anyone know of a UK supply? I was also going to try motobike antifog - is there any reason I shouldn't? Lastly, any other products worth looking at? Cheers Juz [url"http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTI-FOG-SPRAY-antifog-scuba-mask-goggles-Mikes-Diving-/290486957132?pt=UK_SportingGoods_MasksSnorkels_Flippers_SM&hash=item43a25f344c"]ANTI FOG SPRAY antifog scuba mask goggles Mikes Diving[/url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #9 April 23, 2012 Quote Quote An open faced helmet, with goggles you can replace for $15.00. What a concept. The only problem is you will not look cool and groovy. I personally don't wear my full-face to look cool & groovy. I wear it to protect my face, and it also has a nice side benefit of improving my sinuses (particularly in the tunnel, but also in freefall). It's also warmer in the winter. As for cleaning, for some brands, even a soft cloth isn't good. Soap and water, rub it in with your fingers and rinse off and allow to air dry. I'm so sick of wind burn... I only wear open face helmets these days for video and tandems. I even wear a fullface on hop and pops.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #10 April 23, 2012 Quote Quote An open faced helmet, with goggles you can replace for $15.00. What a concept. The only problem is you will not look cool and groovy. I personally don't wear my full-face to look cool & groovy. I wear it to protect my face This. It really isn't rocket surgery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydivesg 6 #11 April 23, 2012 Fog tech wipes. Inside only. One wipe lasts about 30 jumps or 2 weekends.Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebusto 0 #12 April 23, 2012 I'm curious, why the assumption that the OP is wearing a full-face only to look "cool and groovy"? Quote An open faced helmet, with goggles you can replace for $15.00. What a concept. The only problem is you will not look cool and groovy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roostnureye 2 #13 April 23, 2012 Rainx antifog wipes, I life in florida and swear by them. Re apply once a month and you are good to go. They got em at walmartFlock University FWC / ZFlock B.A.S.E. 1580 Aussie BASE 121 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydivesg 6 #14 April 24, 2012 Quote Rainx antifog wipes, I life in florida and swear by them. Re apply once a month and you are good to go. They got em at walmart What helmet lens are you using them on?Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juz 0 #15 April 24, 2012 To be honest, I don't really see why I want to wear a FF helmet matters, I asked about how to keep it 'unfogged', not for a critique on my kit choice. What's next, someone telling me that my Bevsuit is crap (it's not, it's fab and I love it), that I need a digital alti rather than my analogue or that my Spectre190 only has 7 cells (oh no!!! Really!). But, I don't want to appear ungrateful, so, I want to wear a FF helmet because I suffer really badly from wind burn and chapped lips after a days jumping. By the end of the weekend it can get quite painful even with the use of chap stick and moisturiser. Thanks for the tips that talk to my original question though. Blue Skies Juz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #16 April 24, 2012 QuoteQuote Rainx antifog wipes, I life in florida and swear by them. Re apply once a month and you are good to go. They got em at walmart What helmet lens are you using them on? I was wondering that too...I thought you weren't supposed to use rainx on plastic? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydivesg 6 #17 April 24, 2012 To Juz. I assume your last post was not directed at me. I agree with you about people who feel it neccessary to criticize people instead of offering anything useful. I jump a full face and was wondering what lens the Rainx was being used on. As said before I use Fogtech wipes. Just a suggestion.... try to hit reply on the post you want to address or start with a To: such as I did on this post.Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juz 0 #18 April 24, 2012 Apologies. My post was not directed at anyone specifically, just hit reply at the bottom. Sorry Juz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #19 April 24, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuote Rainx antifog wipes, I life in florida and swear by them. Re apply once a month and you are good to go. They got em at walmart What helmet lens are you using them on? I was wondering that too...I thought you weren't supposed to use rainx on plastic? How rainx would help if you have the fog or frost inside? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roostnureye 2 #20 April 24, 2012 QuoteQuote Rainx antifog wipes, I life in florida and swear by them. Re apply once a month and you are good to go. They got em at walmart What helmet lens are you using them on? Cookie gas1, you apply it to the inside of the lense, let it dry, then polish it with a cloth, I use microfiber. I've been using it for a couple years and havnt had a problem.Flock University FWC / ZFlock B.A.S.E. 1580 Aussie BASE 121 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 64 #21 April 25, 2012 I use Catcrap and it works. Key is to get the inside as clean as possible and use as directed. I use it inside my motorcycle helmet too. If you don't have anything, just get the inside clean with soap. The cleaner the better.Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pms07 3 #22 April 25, 2012 Recommend both Fogtech and Clarity DEFOG it. Either will work well with most visors and can be purchased through Amazon or, I believe, Square1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g2gjump 0 #23 April 25, 2012 Quote Why not just jump with an open-face helmet so that you won't have this problem? How helpful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
