R00tj00se 0 #1 October 24, 2001 Does anyone know why Sky Systems have stopped their Sidewinder/Sidewinder2 range of helmets. I always thought it was a pretty good helmet for a flat, casual camera flyer. Is there anything out there of a similair design or am I going to have go for an open face helmet and risk elbows and knees in the face? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 October 25, 2001 At least part of the reason is the fact that the camera dimensions change from model to model - if all Sony PC cameras had the same dimensions I'd bet that SkySystems would still be producing the Sidewinder. For example, since each new model of PC camera has slightly different dimensions, the Sidewinder built for a PC1 probably wouldn't work with a PC3 or 5, etc.(and vice versa). Imagine the cost and hassle of having to re-design the box section of the helmet each time a new camera model is introduced... that's what they were dealing with. pull and flare,lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R00tj00se 0 #3 October 25, 2001 Lisa What you've said makes sense and got me thinking! Each time someone has a different camera they have to change the design of the helmet - because it is a molded design where as with other helmets they just change the bracket that is attached to the helmet. This second opton works out cheaper.So why doesn't someone design a moulded helmet like the sidewinder but instead of changing the helmet each time just have different types of bracket that fit inside the molded case. That way you would be producing one helmet which would always stay the same with one component that would need to be different (I've probably just given away the one idea that might make me some money).After saying all that maybe the Sidewinder just wasn't selling anymore... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramh 0 #4 November 5, 2001 Hi,There is a helmet which can do this, it is made by an english company called 2 K Composites. It also has the advantage of being better looking than Sky's range and also cheaper. If you want more information let me know or email steveswain@freefly2k.fsnet.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramh 0 #5 November 5, 2001 just found a piccie of the helmet. I think it's a old design but should give an idea of what it looks like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
