base363 0 #1 August 17, 2005 Has anyone used the Sonic Helmet Skydance is selling? I have an older Hanson which we use to film occasional tandems. Kind of heavy. Looking for something a little lighter, but don't want to spend too much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windinmyface 0 #2 August 17, 2005 I'm using the Sonic and like it a lot. I have it fitted with a Rebel XT with the heavier Sigma 15mm lens on a Stroboframe mount, and a Sony HC40 in a Cookie box. The whole thing weighs about 6.5 lbs. Pretty light for a full sized platform. Let me know if you have any more questions. ----- I am Dyslexia of Borg, futility is resistant, your ass will be laminated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocityphoto 0 #3 August 18, 2005 Stick with bonehead ! Accept no substitutions. Optic illusion is a great inexpensive helmet .Or if your really seriouse flat top pro.I have 2 of those and an illusion .Never have to buy another helmet !!!!!!! A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windinmyface 0 #4 August 19, 2005 Have you jumped a Sonic? If you have a solid basis for comparison, let's hear it. The Sonic has more mounting surface than the Optic Illusion at the same price and equal mounting surface as the Flat Top at almost half the price. The Sonic is solid and light weight. In addition to the digital SLR and video, I have room for a flash unit and battery and a second vertical mount still camera. I haven't tried a Bonehead, but the Sonic has been comfortable and capable for me and seems a good value. ----- I am Dyslexia of Borg, futility is resistant, your ass will be laminated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocityphoto 0 #5 August 19, 2005 I havnt jumped a sonic but i did look at it .It has a nice side mount for a flash unit .But big draw back is that it's made from fiberglass.I have seen too many helmets made of fiberglass cracking like hell at stress points . Carbon fiber will last forever!! A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windinmyface 0 #6 August 19, 2005 QuoteCarbon fiber will last forever!! I have to disagree. Carbon fiber's forte is it's strength to weight ratio. It's not impervious to environmental influences and structural damage. It's sensitive to UV, and if you ever compromise the outer layer with a nick or a gouge, it will begin to de-laminate. Fiberglass is far less sensitive and easily repaired -- try fixing a composite that has begun to de-laminate. I'm not saying that a Bonehead will come apart on you, I'm sure they're quality stuff. But you can't summarily say that they're superior to everything else. ----- I am Dyslexia of Borg, futility is resistant, your ass will be laminated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #7 August 19, 2005 QuoteI have seen too many helmets made of fiberglass cracking like hell at stress points . Carbon fiber will last forever!! Not true really. Carbon fibre has very little flex or give to it which means when it's stressed it's actually more likely to crack than fiberglass. Flat Top Pros are cool - I use to have one, then I realized that it was WAY more helmet than I needed. Unless you have three cameras, or 2 cameras and a flash mounted on it, it's a total waste of space and an excessive amount of bulk and weight to be packing around on your head. Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
