SkySlut 0 #1 December 20, 2002 I saw this helmet while I was in Deland, it was really nice!!! I gues that it is made by a company that makes motorcycle helmets. The inside was really comfortable and had the cool-max lining. The air vents on the front circulated through the actual helmet and vented out the back. The outer shell was made of kevlar. The lens was solid, pretty much bulletproof from what they told me. They offered me to through it on the ground and kick it, which I politely declined. It had 2 snaps to keep the lens down, kinda like the Z1. It was really easy to replace a lens...just pop off the side covers and put on a new one...no tools required. It was really light but looked a bit big, but not much bigger than an Oxygn. They said that the price would be somewhere between a Z1 and an Oxygn. I guess Paratec is going to debut this thing at the PIA symposium in January. Does anyone speak German that can translate this page??? http://www.paratec.de/Seiten/News3.html Anyways, its a sweet helmet...I am definately going to get one of these as long as the price isnt ridiculous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jothie 0 #2 December 20, 2002 Here is my try: after 4 years of testing: beginning with the new season (in germany spring/summer), this new helmet will be avaiable. Very light, 2 mm thick, antifog, flip up Lexan (?)Visor. Visor can be locked with pins. Probably the most advance sightpossibility of all avaible helmets. Three different inlays to make the helm fit to all possible heads (sizes and forms). There is no price mentioned. Hope that helps jo "comedy is tragic plus time" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #3 December 20, 2002 Looks pretty kick ass. Just curious about audible pockets and cost for replacement lens."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #4 December 20, 2002 It has internal audible pockets, which is nice! I dont know about the cost of another lens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #5 December 20, 2002 Here is a little info on Lexan... Lexan polycarbonate is one of the most widely known "plastics". Lexan sheet with its unique combination of high impact strength, flame retardancy, and thermoformability makes it ideally suited for security applications. No other plastic can match Lexan's combination of light transmittance (clarity), and the ability to withstand extreme impact. In thicknesses of .125", Lexan 9034 sheet will transmit 86% of the light. Lexan 9034 is UV stabilized, has a heat deflection temperature of 270 degrees F at 264 PSI, and has a smoke density rating less than 75. Lexan 9034 is engineered for window glazing as well as for sign applications. In addition to colorless (clear), Lexan 9034 is available in solar gray and bronze in thicknesses from .080" to .500". Lexan XL is a solar grade sheet which provides superior UV resistance in addition to offering high thermal insulation values. Applications for Lexan XL include skylights, space enclosures, covered walkways, and sloped and vertical glazing. Lexan Margard provides the superior impact resistance of Lexan 9034 with the advantage of an abrasion resisting state-of-the-art coating. Lexan Margard is unsurpassed in high vandalism areas such as schools, bus stops, public buildings, storefronts, shopping malls, and wherever clarity, safety, and security are required. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #6 December 20, 2002 Gee.....thanks. Thats a little bit more info than I wanted. I just wanted to know if it's going to cost more than the $21.00 I have to pay for a replacement on my factory diver."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #7 December 20, 2002 Yeah, that stuff didnt mean much to me either. Thought somebody may be interested though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #8 December 20, 2002 Any guesses on what they are gonna charge for it?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #9 December 20, 2002 from what the germans said it was going to be between the price of a Z1 which is around $250 and a Oxygn which is around $320. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #10 December 25, 2002 http://www.paratec.de/Seiten/News3.html ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #11 January 29, 2003 Back from the symposium...these babies will cost $299 and will be available for shipping in March. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshjumps 0 #12 January 31, 2003 Heh look closely and you'll see it looks a little like a stormtroopers helmet from star wars. Look at the ventilation slits in the front. josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptwob231 0 #13 January 31, 2003 check out what the aussies came out with in 2002 down under http://www.totalcontrol.com.au/page2.htm looks like a pretty good deal to me any experiences out there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #14 February 2, 2003 Try using this page for translations. There is a place to type in URL's and a few languages to translate to or from. http://world.altavista.com/ -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #15 February 2, 2003 That was just WAY TOO EASY...Thanks!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 291 #16 August 6, 2003 Did the Paratec helmet ever make it to dealers in the US? Anyone have one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 0 #17 August 6, 2003 If I'm not completely wrong, Paratec even has a dependency in the US now. It's not linked on their site however, but they sincerely answer you in english (they have very good customer service from my own experience) if you have any questions. Check their website for the mailaddress.The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #18 August 7, 2003 Yeah, I met the US Rep...I met him at the convention in Jacksonville. He was jumping at Skydive New England, but I believe his business address was in NY somewhere...I am not quite sure. I got a business card from him. I will try to find it and I will post his contact info...thats if I cand find it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #19 August 7, 2003 US Phone number is in Parachutist last month. 3 Calls & messages, no return call...---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyAnt 0 #20 August 8, 2003 How many jumps would you get out of each lens? "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
diablopilot 2 #19 August 7, 2003 US Phone number is in Parachutist last month. 3 Calls & messages, no return call...---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyAnt 0 #20 August 8, 2003 How many jumps would you get out of each lens? "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
