flyer299 0 #1 September 22, 2004 I've been flying a newer MindWarp with a TRV-19 in a dBox on the side. I am wanting to add a Still to the top (SLR, eLan 7 and Digital Rebel... Not at the same time of course). I got the flat top peice for the mindwarp. I really feel I wasted my money. It doesn't fit, there is no way I would even try to put it on there, just doesn't even look safe at all. Too many gaps (even if I tried to seal it with Silicon) My Question is. Did I miss somthing with the Mindwarp? Or should I by the new Optic Illision? Again my goal is side mount TRV-19 and Top mount SLR. What do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krishan 0 #2 September 22, 2004 How is your camera flying? Are you able to be where you need to be w/o thinking about it too much? Because if not, if you're still having to work to be where you need to be, you might want to wait to add a still camera to your setup. Either way, whether you stick w/ the mindwarp or not, you'll want a chin cup on the helmet, the extra weight will make the whole thing flop around much more if you dont have a chin cup. Dont f#%k up...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #3 September 22, 2004 I love my Optic (old style) -- and YES< you need a chin cup. The wind wants to take my head off when I step outside with the added weight and height on the top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmarvin 2 #4 September 22, 2004 Optik Illusion !!! The side mount area is larger. The top mount area is designed for larger bodied cameras like digital SLR's. After taking a long and good look at Chuck BLue's at WFFC I ordered one right away and just got it! In my silly opinion order an Illusion. you won't regret it! DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #5 September 22, 2004 QuoteOptik Illusion !!!! I agree ... by far the best choice if you don't mind waiting. I'm too impatient so when I wanted a new helmet this ummer, I ordered the old Optic instead -- got it in three days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyer299 0 #6 September 22, 2004 My skills are pretty good... I am able to be where I want to be with out much effort. With that said, I of course still have tons to learn, and I work closely with other Video guys at my dropzone to keep improving. I do have the Chin Cup for the mindwarp. How long is the wait for the Illision? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #7 September 22, 2004 This summer they told me 4 weeks... dunno now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyer299 0 #8 September 22, 2004 I just got off the phone with them... I am "in line" for a 4-6 week time frame. She is going to let me know specifically how many people are in front of me today... I have my fingers crossed that I can get it as soon as possible... I am kind of not happy that my Mindwarp didn't work out well :( Ohh well, the Illiusion looks bad ass anyways. Can't wait to get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
napaguy99 0 #9 September 23, 2004 I've had the same issue. I have the Mindwarp with a TRV19 side mounted. I'm currently jumping the Sky Elph (on occasion) mounted on top of the video. It works great. There are 2 places I know of through which they are available. I got mine from Jason Badgley. Do a quick search for Sky Elph and you'll find it. It's a very small camera and works great with that combo. PM me if you wanna know more about it. Blue Ones "Let the misinterpretation and attacks begin." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
