Snowboard Helmets

[Boris73 0]

Has anyone ever used this helmet for skydiving? http://www.blue-tomato.com/en/Helmets-Snow/TSG-Trophy/product.bto?category=450100&baseProduct=52976 I am just wondering if the lip is going to cause drag and try and lift off my head. Or there is this one http://www.blue-tomato.com/en/Helmets-Snow/TSG-Gravity-Special-Makeup-clear-white/product.bto?category=450100&baseProduct=52980

[riggerrob 643]

I doubt if that tiny sun visor will snag anything, BUT you would be better off buying one of last year's models, before sun visors came into fashion.
You should be able to pick up any snow-boarding helmet - for cheap - at end of season sales.
You can purchase slightly used snowboard helmets for as little as $30 at outlets like Sports Junkies, or Play It Again ...

[jdfreefly 1]

The problem with snowboarding helmets in skydiving is that they often have something on the back to hold the snowboarding goggles in place. This usually presents a rather significant snag hazard that needs to be covered up and rarely is.

Methane Freefly - got stink?

[Ion01 2]

Just get a protec. It provides more side protection over the ears and you could easily put a audible in it. Its cheap and safe.
http://www.parachuteshop.com/PROTEC_HELMET.htm

[amstalder 0]

+1 on the protec. Thats what I bought for my first helmet. (oh and their water helmets are made of the same shit as their "skydiving helmets", so more options).

I ordered through this website, pretty easy to work with. http://pthelmets.com/

[lowpole 1]

plus 1 on the protec and that little "bill" on the front will be a knife if it hits on a hard dock

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[FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0]

I bought a Leedom Scream helmet a long time ago. Use it on every jump. I removed/cut off the goggle strap holder in the back as it was a major catch point. I also removed the vent adjuster from the top by pulling out the padding. Stuck padding back into it and it works great. Not bad for approx $35 new. Much cheaper than skydiving helmets at the time.

You can use any helmet you like. The key is to remove the snag hazards or else when your lines get caught on them during deployment you will wish you did...

The draw back to removing the goggle strap holder is that it leaves a square hole in the back of the helmet. Glue some fake hair in there and it will look cool!

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