IGOLOW 0 #1 December 28, 2006 Hi all, I'm looking for some info about Tonfly helmets and dboxes. Does anyone here have experience with them? How is their build quality. I am looking at the Diablo camera helmet. Does anyone use this with a front mounted still? Has anyone tried the box for the HDR-HC3? Any pictures of your setup or any other info would be appreciated. Thanks John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 December 29, 2006 Man, that's apretty helmet.( as far as helmets go) I wonder what the exchange rate is for USD. I just (FINALLY ) got a Digi rebel so I need to build another helmet. this may be the one.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark135 0 #3 December 29, 2006 The currency is in euro's' as of right now it converts to $309.415_______________ "It seemed like a good idea at the time" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGOLOW 0 #4 December 29, 2006 They just sent me pricing.The helmet, dbox for the HC3, and the cutaway is only $450 including shipping to the US. I think I'm going to order one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 December 29, 2006 QuoteThe currency is in euro's' as of right now it converts to $309.415 Very nice priceMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 December 29, 2006 QuoteThey just sent me pricing.The helmet, dbox for the HC3, and the cutaway is only $450 including shipping to the US. I think I'm going to order one. Let me know when you get it. I am afewmonths behind you on the order but I woulddefinietly liketo know what you think of the helmet and timeliness of the shippingMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #7 December 29, 2006 I'm also quite curious about this one, so let me know too! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #8 December 29, 2006 QuoteThey just sent me pricing.The helmet, dbox for the HC3, and the cutaway is only $450 including shipping to the US. I think I'm going to order one. I don't -quite- believe that, because that is without VAT. AFAIK you always need to pay VAT here, unless a business then you can get it back later. Don't know the percentage in Italy (at least I THINK the company is Italian?) but here it is 19%. It seems really really cheap to me ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGOLOW 0 #9 December 29, 2006 I'll keep everyone posted. They are closed until after the 1st but quoted 20 days for delivery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #10 December 29, 2006 QuoteI'll keep everyone posted. They are closed until after the 1st but quoted 20 days for delivery. HOLY CRAP. I may be buying one of these sooner than I expected. 20 days? garsh, I am getting excitedMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonder2006 0 #11 January 3, 2007 Think it might be a Slovakian company - at least that's what a friend told me who'd ordered a suit from them. If the cam helmet is anything like the suit, I think you'll be happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #12 January 3, 2007 Nope, they are from Italy. Some guys here in Slovenia have their camera helmets, and are quite happy with them. I, OTOH, did not like the fit... maybe thats because of my strange head Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrancoR 0 #13 January 3, 2007 Yes, they are from Italy, but you can usually find them and their products at the Slovak air Boogie (htt://www.skydive.sk), i am usually there every year in August and have had a good look at their products and they look really well made. FrancoIf it does not cost anything you are the product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #14 January 3, 2007 QuoteNope, they are from Italy. Some guys here in Slovenia have their camera helmets, and are quite happy with them. I, OTOH, did not like the fit... maybe thats because of my strange head so they are not bakable?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #15 January 4, 2007 I am not sure... really... i do not own one, i just tried several different helmets, and none of them fitted. Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junior_gorg 0 #16 January 5, 2007 As far as I know, the Tonfly products are made in Slovakia, owner is Italian. Have an Evolution Pro myself. Happy with the fit but haven't put any cameras on it."Vets might fly" James Herriot, 1976 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #17 January 5, 2007 do you know if they are bakable? can I bake them anf fit them to my noggin?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junior_gorg 0 #18 January 5, 2007 My helmet doesn't bake, don't think the others do either."Vets might fly" James Herriot, 1976 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #19 January 7, 2007 QuoteHi all, I'm looking for some info about Tonfly helmets and dboxes. Does anyone here have experience with them? How is their build quality. I am looking at the Diablo camera helmet. Does anyone use this with a front mounted still? Has anyone tried the box for the HDR-HC3? Any pictures of your setup or any other info would be appreciated. Thanks John did you have to pay import tax on it? How much was your FINAL price?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGOLOW 0 #20 January 7, 2007 No import tax. The total for the helmet, cutaway, and Dbox for the HC3 shipped to the US was 320 Euros. $426.80 USD. We'll see how it goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shoot 0 #21 January 7, 2007 Hey Sas, if you're in the EU you've got to pay the VAT, outside EU: not AFAIK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #22 January 7, 2007 is it wierd for me to say "i can't waittil you get your helmet?"My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #23 January 8, 2007 Got a meesage from tonfly. Quote Dear Joseph You can put the helmet in the oven, it's enough at the temperature of 50 degrees centigrade for shaping it to your head. Kind Regards Giovanni Suzzi TONFLY So that is very cool!!!!I guess I am going to order one! EDIT: I guess I won't BY the looksof titthe top looked to be larger than 4x6 inches. Guess its back to FTPMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ollo 0 #24 January 15, 2007 hey, anyone already bought a tonfly helmet in the meantime? Would you recommend it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj1150gs 0 #25 January 15, 2007 I saw one in the flesh this weekend. Impressive details and finishing!!! It had no cutaway though (I think it's an option). Carlos Martins Portugal www.cj.smugmug.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
