mnealtx 0 #1 January 6, 2005 I'm considering getting the Bonehead Havoc - I've read the threads on it, and would like updated opinions. So, Havok owners, your likes/dislikes about the helmet? Any gripes that have come up over time?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 January 6, 2005 Luv mine for RW and fun jumping when I am not wearing my camera. I love the ease of bringing down the faceplate just before exit...and putting it up after getting under canopy..... but I hate it for speed skydiving....it rattles way too much at 250 MPH plus and skeers me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ciechan 0 #3 January 6, 2005 I bought almost new Havoc on ebay. I made only 5 jumps with my Havoc and I sold it. It was very uncomfortable for my big head ;) It pinched my cheekbones and was very hard to wear. When I put faceplate up (in plane) it brought down itself by moving. I sold it on ebay and few weeks after I saw next owner was also selling it - it speaks for itself :) but maybe my big head is only reason :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #4 January 6, 2005 I don't own one, but I have borrowed a friend's on occasion and thought it felt comfortable and secure with good visibility. I liked the Factory Diver better though and in the end I bought a Mindwarp since I preferred the open face helmets.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #5 January 6, 2005 I have about 500 jumps on mine, and a friend has about 100 on his. We are both quite pleased with them. The user above who commented that it didn't fit should have changed the padding around, as in most modern helmets, the fit is mostly in the padding. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #6 January 6, 2005 I owned one briefly and I didn't care for it for a couple reasons 1. The inside of the face frosted over on me in freefall on several occasions. 2. It felt very flimsy and gave me no confidence that it would provide even moderate protection in case of a blow on the head I replaced it with a FreeZR from Paratec and I love it. Its big enough for my large head with glasses and doesnt have the problems I experienced with the Havok. Plus, it doesnt look funny __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #7 January 7, 2005 Thanks, everyone, for the feedback. I know that I want a full-face - the idea of catching a foot or elbow in the face just isn't that attractive to me, for some reason. My problem is that I have a LARGE head (24.5", and narrow "long oval"), and I'm worried about being able to find a helmet that fits well. I've also seen where us "melon heads" have problems with some makes of helmet. From the responses, it seems like most owners are pretty satisfied with them. The FreeZR looks interesting - I'd like to find out more about fastening methods and pricing. It *MAY* not go large enough to fit me, though. Any other opinions/experiences/recommendations for other helmets? Remember, it's gotta fit a 24.5" melon!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 January 7, 2005 QuoteMy problem is that I have a LARGE head (24.5", and narrow "long oval"), and I'm worried about being able to find a helmet that fits well. ! My problem is the opposite, I have a small head and I cant find a helmet that fits properly and allows me to wear my glassesYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #9 January 7, 2005 Send a PM to John Hawke (slotpefect). He has a rather large head as well and SkySystems made him a great Oxygn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #10 January 7, 2005 Thanks, I'll drop him a PM.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #11 January 7, 2005 have you completed AFF yet? I'm rather fond of my OXYGN A3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #12 January 7, 2005 Two updates that I plan to do on my Havok include adding a little Velcro and enlarging the nose cover. The Velcro should prevent the chin strap from loosing between jumps, while the enlarged nose cover should reduce fogging. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #13 January 7, 2005 Yes, I did complete it before I had to come back to work. I'll have to do a recurrency jump when I go back on vacation again.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ciechan 0 #14 January 7, 2005 I am using Z1 STI at this moment and it is very very comfortable for my big head I also bought Oxygen A3 few weeks ago and I can't wait to test it Unfortunately due to weather and climate in this part of world it will take 2-3 months Blue Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timbarrett 0 #15 January 7, 2005 QuoteTwo updates that I plan to do on my Havok include adding a little Velcro and enlarging the nose cover. The Velcro should prevent the chin strap from loosing between jumps, while the enlarged nose cover should reduce fogging. adjusting the nose cover to clear the grill seems to help as it also shifts the nose cover higher..but i would love to hear what you are doing to adjust it... Generally pretty satisfied tho'.. i found the anti-fog solution worked pretty well if i didn't breath too much but my glasses fogged instead...."Work hard, play hard and don't whinge" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #16 January 7, 2005 I removed my nose cover hundreds of jumps ago. It was always in the way. I just apply anti-fog every morning, and all is well. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWGemini 0 #17 January 7, 2005 Any word on the new Bonehead full face? Last I heard it was nearing the production stage, but I haven't been able to find anything new on it since. Thanks, Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #18 January 8, 2005 There's a picture in the Square1 ad in the latest parachutist. Looks just like a Z1. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #19 January 8, 2005 QuoteHe has a rather large head If it wasn't true it might be construed as a personal attack! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #20 January 8, 2005 QuoteQuoteHe has a rather large head If it wasn't true it might be construed as a personal attack! However, it is true...therefore it isn't a personal attack....lLet me know if you need some moleskin, I have lots of it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #21 January 8, 2005 QuotelLet me know if you need some moleskin, I have lots of it ROFLMAO!!! Dude, you slay me! That made my night! Now it's time for me to go cry myself to sleep on my huge pilla! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #22 January 8, 2005 Thanks for the replies, everyone! I've been in touch with Bonehead, and they say that they can send extra shims so that it can be fitted better to my head shape. They're also willing to work with me if I have to return it. I explained that I work in Kosovo, and it could take 2-3 weeks each way, shipping. They didn't have a problem with it. I'd still like to hear more opinions/experiences, if anyone has them!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeepDiver 0 #23 January 8, 2005 [QUOTE]Any word on the new Bonehead full face? Last I heard it was nearing the production stage, but I haven't been able to find anything new on it since.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE] There's a picture in the Square1 ad in the latest parachutist. Looks just like a Z1. [/QUOTE] Page 11 in the January edition of Parachutist. The new Bonehead is called the "Mamba". http://www.square1.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #24 January 9, 2005 QuotePage 11 in the January edition of Parachutist. The new Bonehead is called the "Mamba". Why does it seem that everyone gets their Parachutist LONG before I do?! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #25 January 9, 2005 QuoteQuotePage 11 in the January edition of Parachutist. The new Bonehead is called the "Mamba". Why does it seem that everyone gets their Parachutist LONG before I do?! ltdiver Got mine last week! The helmet looks cool, though - I think I'll email Bonehead for info about that one, too!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
