octo 0 #1 July 4, 2004 Hi everyone, I've read many discussions here about Bonehead Havok (including photos -what a strange look !-) and Paratec FreeZR. The thing I've noticed is that almost everyone is happy with one's helmet. But there is no direct comparison between both. Has anybody tried both enough to make an objective comparison ? I think that they are the only helmets allowing glasses easily, and fitting large heads. The problem is that yes, I wear glasses, but I have a small head (56-57 cm, 22-22.5 inches). I'm not quite sure they will stay still on my head... There are very few here, in France, and it's very difficult to try one (unless I have one shipped from the U.S). Here are different points I care about (apart the look, which is nice for FreeZR) : - Comfort (padding, silence, air-tightness,...) - View width (including handles !) - Time to put it on/off, to lift the visor - Quality, robustness, - Sound altimeter protection, - Lens' resistance, - Cost of spare sparts, - etc... The only full-face helmet I have tried on was a Z1. I liked it, but my glasses didn't fit well inside, and I didn't find it very robust... Thank you for your help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 2 #2 July 4, 2004 The FreeZR is made by Paratec in Germany, so it shouldn't be too hard to get them to send you one, just mail them your measurements and ask them for a demo.The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #3 July 5, 2004 I have a Havok, for about 500 jumps now. Previously I had a Z!. My teammate has a FreeZR, which I have tried on. He loves the freeZR, and I would too, if I didn't wear glasses. I have tried many helmets, but with glasses, the havok is better than anything I have tried. If I didn't wear glasses, I'd get a FreeZR. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadget 0 #4 July 5, 2004 Hi Í have a Havoc and are loveing it.I don't know where your homedropzone is in france but i'm in France the next weekend for the Coupe de France and the european 2 way in Besancon.I wil have the Havoc with me.If by any chance it is in your neighbourhood drop by and look it over.If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes??? My logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendejo 0 #5 July 9, 2004 Hi! Darkwing is correct. I am his teammate and in my opinion there is no better helmet than the FreeZR on the market. The fit and feel of the helmet are second to none (and yes I have jumped more than just that helmet). I agree with him that the Havoc is better than the FreeZR for someone who wears glasses. I have jumped mine a couple of times with sun glasses on and the Havoc is easier (flip up face so you can leave the glasses on while you are putting on the helmet). The FreeZR relies on the padding to keep the helmet on your head as well as in place while you are in freefall. This makes the glasses a little uncomfortable with the tight padding. Pendejo Life is not a bowl of cherries... Life is more like a bowl of hot peppers... What we do today may well burn our ass tomorrow! Pendejo He who swoops the ditch and does not get out buys the BEER!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
