didone 0 #1 November 28, 2003 I would like to put the headphones inside the helmet and listen to some music while falling. Did you ever try it? Any safety restrictions against it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 November 28, 2003 Read this__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
didone 0 #3 November 28, 2003 thanks a lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cruzlite 0 #4 November 28, 2003 d, Tried it 20 yrs ago with headphones under a nylon tankers helmet...wires were kind of a pain in the ass...would think mp3 inside helmet would be better...but as you can see it makes some people uncomfortable, which defeats the whole purpose of the idea, sooo unless its a cross-country or some such solo jump I would say you'd be better off with a box tied down in plane that everyone can enjoy. I remember some rock'n loads out of dc-3s (Mr. D?) at Freeport & Quincy. D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dterrick 0 #5 November 29, 2003 Heya Diego! I jump (occasionally) with MP3 and earbud headphones under my open-face ski-syle helmet. If you already have the gear and are going to do a clear and pull, "inflight entertainment" is quite enjoyable. Besides the ever-present 'check with yourt DZSO' comment, I'd also suggest that inflight music can be distracting and at low jump numbers it might not be the best idea to be distracted in the patern. Hell, it's not a great idea with high jump numbers either. Make an informed decision. That which you hear through earbuds will at high volume will NOT be "hi-fi" by any means. If you're stuck in Cessna land with 20 minute climb times, rock out (or chill out, whatever) during the climb. You WILL notice how much higher than normal you need to turn the phones up - this lends credence to those veterans who tell me that you CAN damage your hearing in a Cessna over the long term! My DZO brings a book onboard and reads a chapter or so when he jumps. Geez, to be able to read Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tbrown 26 #6 November 29, 2003 The sound of terminal air is so much more unique - it's where you are. I'm a huge music head and love to listen to just about anything good, but for the few minutes you're in the air, the overhwelming sound is better - and it's safer to concentrate on your dive and not whether you're boppin' in time to something else. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alain 0 #7 November 29, 2003 you've got a very valid point here I love that sound I would add that, for me, the feel of speed under canopy comes also from noise wind makes. I realised that when i started to jump a quiter helmet (FFX) instead of my old gath: quite distrubing at first. Sure deaf people are doing fine without it but they do that all the time are definatly better at it than I could ever be... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
cruzlite 0 #4 November 28, 2003 d, Tried it 20 yrs ago with headphones under a nylon tankers helmet...wires were kind of a pain in the ass...would think mp3 inside helmet would be better...but as you can see it makes some people uncomfortable, which defeats the whole purpose of the idea, sooo unless its a cross-country or some such solo jump I would say you'd be better off with a box tied down in plane that everyone can enjoy. I remember some rock'n loads out of dc-3s (Mr. D?) at Freeport & Quincy. D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #5 November 29, 2003 Heya Diego! I jump (occasionally) with MP3 and earbud headphones under my open-face ski-syle helmet. If you already have the gear and are going to do a clear and pull, "inflight entertainment" is quite enjoyable. Besides the ever-present 'check with yourt DZSO' comment, I'd also suggest that inflight music can be distracting and at low jump numbers it might not be the best idea to be distracted in the patern. Hell, it's not a great idea with high jump numbers either. Make an informed decision. That which you hear through earbuds will at high volume will NOT be "hi-fi" by any means. If you're stuck in Cessna land with 20 minute climb times, rock out (or chill out, whatever) during the climb. You WILL notice how much higher than normal you need to turn the phones up - this lends credence to those veterans who tell me that you CAN damage your hearing in a Cessna over the long term! My DZO brings a book onboard and reads a chapter or so when he jumps. Geez, to be able to read Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #6 November 29, 2003 The sound of terminal air is so much more unique - it's where you are. I'm a huge music head and love to listen to just about anything good, but for the few minutes you're in the air, the overhwelming sound is better - and it's safer to concentrate on your dive and not whether you're boppin' in time to something else. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alain 0 #7 November 29, 2003 you've got a very valid point here I love that sound I would add that, for me, the feel of speed under canopy comes also from noise wind makes. I realised that when i started to jump a quiter helmet (FFX) instead of my old gath: quite distrubing at first. Sure deaf people are doing fine without it but they do that all the time are definatly better at it than I could ever be... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
