ruleofpull 0 #1 January 21, 2012 Ola everyone, Newbie here (yay! Another noob post!!!). I've been reading the forums for a while-did my first tandem a few years ago, finished AFF this summer-working on the A, or rather will be when the weather warms. I also live 7 hours away from the nearest drop zone, so it's a challenge to travel. Anyhoo, I have an altimeter, but I really want a helmet, but not one of those super-dee-duper fancy ones, just one that can last me a few years- recommendations? Merci in advance. meh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #2 January 21, 2012 ProTec or Benny http://www.chutingstar.comMy reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #3 January 21, 2012 QuoteProTec or Benny http://www.chutingstar.com i always enjoyed my benny."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiLFy 3 #4 January 21, 2012 I vote Benny, too. They're reasonably priced, actually fit my head shape, & have generous amounts of padding (unless you need an XL). The shell only comes in one size. So, size is determined by the pad set. The smaller your head. The thicker the protection is. I'm very happy w/my size large. New pad sets are only $20. Sorry to read you have to drive SEVEN HOURS to get to a DZ... I thought most of OZ's population was centered around two cities, along one coast? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruleofpull 0 #5 January 21, 2012 The Benny looks great-thanks for the suggestions! I'm not from Oz, I'm Canadian, eh?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiLFy 3 #6 January 21, 2012 Mixed you up w/another post, eh... Now the long drive makes sense, eh. Good Luck to you in the Spring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #7 January 21, 2012 Quote The Benny looks great-thanks for the suggestions! I'm not from Oz, I'm Canadian, eh?! Well, obviously! Quote I also live 7 hours away from the nearest drop zone, so it's a challenge to travel. Well...MOVE!....eh? My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruleofpull 0 #8 January 22, 2012 Moving in two weeks! Now I'll only be 5 hours away... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #9 January 22, 2012 Welcome to the forums! As for the helmet question, have you checked the Classifieds on this site for a good deal? She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruleofpull 0 #10 January 23, 2012 Sometimes I camp... sometimes I leave at 4am, jump all day, and drive home (5 hours each way, as I stay at my parents on days when I do that)-depends on the work schedule. The classifieds are good for gear, but some of the helmets seemed a little too techie for what I was looking for... Thanks for the advice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiLFy 3 #11 January 23, 2012 Reasonable: http://www.chutingstar.com/newgear_en/benny.html Cheaper, but still reasonable (even w/$19 for a different size pad set): http://www.chutingstar.com/usedgear_en/benny-small-scratched.html About as cheap as it gets (but good pads are expensive): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Pro-Tec-Skydiving-Helmets-Assorted-Sizes-and-Colors-/110802264204?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cc54608c Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
