Both a DZO and myself experienced helmet falling off after opening on more than one occasion. Luckily she caught hers and I did not.
The helmet felt snug before leaving the plane as all straps were tightened. A hard opening caused a whiplash effect, resulting in the back of my head slipping out of the helmet.
A year ago this happened and I was fortunate enough to catch it.
This has happened to AerOhio DZO and USPA Midwest Representative, Sherry Butcher.
Moreover, what if I had fallen and the helmet came off; how much protection could that really give someone?
Mentioning protection, the helmet does not provide that much coverage of the cerebellum, mendulla and spinal cord- the lower back part of the head. This area of the brain controls vital life skills, motor skills and coordinationl.
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The helmet felt snug before leaving the plane as all straps were tightened. A hard opening caused a whiplash effect, resulting in the back of my head slipping out of the helmet.
A year ago this happened and I was fortunate enough to catch it.
This has happened to AerOhio DZO and USPA Midwest Representative, Sherry Butcher.
Moreover, what if I had fallen and the helmet came off; how much protection could that really give someone?
Mentioning protection, the helmet does not provide that much coverage of the cerebellum, mendulla and spinal cord- the lower back part of the head. This area of the brain controls vital life skills, motor skills and coordinationl.