JumptownBob 0 #1 July 3, 2003 Hey - I just bought a PC-105 and am looking for helmet suggestions - at the moment I am just into belly flying, working with AFF students primarily (would like to do head down work sometime soon). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #2 July 3, 2003 I just got a Bonehead Optik and a D-Box for my PC-1. I also put a Diamond .3 on the PC-1. After a dozen jumps on it I have to say it is excellent for videoing RW while part of the jump and for coach/AFF jumps. I don't have a ringsight but have to say that with the Diamond .3 it hardly seems necessary. I did a couple 1 on 1 PFF (Canadian AFF type jumps) with it this weekend and it was great. Excellent view of the student for critiquing and reviewing the jump. I don't notice it in freefall ... the camera is light and the chincup keeps everything from moving around. I'm very pleased with it. Oh yeah, I also have a Cameye II...and it is a very handy piece of gear.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #3 July 3, 2003 I've got a Batrack and a Hawkeye LT. I've got 20 jumps on the Batrack, and about 300 on the LT. The LT needed a complete re-line to make it fit my face well. It's comfortable enough, but the chin cup will release sometimes due to the placement of the latches. I had to shim the top Stroboframe mount to get enough angle to video and photo tandems. It's a little heavier than the BatRack. The BatRack is better for the bigger loads. The three point latch-down really secures the helmet to the skull, and is comfortable for how tight you can get it. It's better if you have more stuff to mount. I've got a sidemount PC120, and the 10D and a big 550EX flash up top. The new chincup is not comfortable and I'll be improving it somehow. So, the LT is fine and you can get it in cool marbled colors that will last forever. The colors on the Boneheads are painted on, and scratch off easy. Mine is basic carbon fiber black. Between the LT and the Optic, I'd just go with fit. They're both fine helmets. I think the Optic is lighter, and that matters a lot if you get snappy openings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #4 July 4, 2003 QuoteThe LT needed a complete re-line to make it fit my face well Huh? My ears were burning... 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
Deuce 1 #5 July 4, 2003 Left-Top, you goofus. Hawkeye, not Diver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #6 July 5, 2003 QuoteLeft-Top, you goofus. Hawkeye, not Diver. 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
JumptownBob 0 #7 July 8, 2003 Thanks - I think I'm going to go with the 2Kcomposite FFX. Thanks for the tips. JumptownBob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheneyneel 0 #8 July 9, 2003 RAWA RAWA RAWA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMonkey 0 #9 July 9, 2003 QuoteRAWA RAWA RAWA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what are you trying to say? --------------------- Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BETO74 0 #10 July 10, 2003 Ah you mean (RAWA) Agree the best helmet for http://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsyslo 0 #11 July 12, 2003 I just ordered a FF2...should be here in a few weeks. Maybe I should post all my archived correspondence with them in this forum, someone could be interested......Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
