marten 0 #1 January 27, 2004 Hi! I would like some opinions on my setup. The helmet is an old ski helmet which I've reworked quite a bit. Still camera: Canon Rebel Ti with a Canon EF 24mm lens. Video camera: Sony PC8 with a Sony 0.6 converter. /Mårten Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 January 27, 2004 That much Velcro is just screaming for maintence all the time. You might want to think about a quick release for the still so it stays aimed every time you take it off. A Stroboframe is less the $60.Also look into using Bungies or straps as replacement for some of that velcro.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 January 27, 2004 Wow. Certianly is a labor of love. That's an old ski helmet?!? Holy crap! You didn't rework it a bit -- I wouldn't have ever guessed it was anything other than a helmet designed totally for skydiving. I love the idea of the still camera cover. What's the deal with the neck brace? Do you intend on jumping camera with the neck brace?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedformula 0 #4 January 27, 2004 I like the camera glove. I would buy one if anybody made them. Paul Keeping it real 22x7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #5 January 27, 2004 That was originally a Boeri, right? Wow. The craftsmanship looks great. The neck brace is overkill. Big time. You will not be able to adequately clear your airspace wearing that thing, and I think it makes you a danger to yourself and others under canopy. You'll get used to the weight, if you can't and can't clear your airspace adequately, you should reconsider wearing the helmet at all. Very nice job, though. Clean, nice cutaway. JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #6 January 27, 2004 I agree with Quade, there is a lot of work in it. My quesions are, is that helmet similar to a Protec in flexability and material? The chin strap setup looks like it may introduce a good deal of movement, why not go with a standard ratchet? Do you have anything securing the Still camera to the helemet besides the tripod screw, bunge, straps?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwabd1 0 #7 January 27, 2004 Did the hemet origionaly have a flat top? Or did you do some fancy fibreglass work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marten 0 #8 January 27, 2004 If I remember it correctly the helmet was originaly a SunHelmet. I used a thin aluminum plate and fibre glass for the flat top. Yes, there is a strap on the still camera lens. The helmet is more rigid than a Protec. I've done about 30 jumps with it and I have not noticed any movement, despite using a bite switch. The chin cup is made of some plastic plaster (???) that my ex-girlfriend got when she broke her thumb. Boil it for 30 seconds, fold it a couple of times and apply it to your shin. Hold still for one minute. Oh, and don't worry. The neck brace was just for a fun picture. /Mårten Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #9 January 27, 2004 Nice and clean. Ditch the neck brace, and I think the camera condom for the stills is a bit of overkill, and you might find working with it on a busy day to be a PITA.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #10 January 27, 2004 Over all a good set-up. The final touch should involve filling in the lower corners of the video mount with foam and gaffer's tape to eliminate line snag possibilities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #11 January 28, 2004 Nice work dude, looks good, would advice to get a stroboframe, its worth it and I can tell you from painfull experience that velcro and bungee wont hold a camera in freefall once the strap breaks/comes undone. ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmfreefly 0 #12 January 28, 2004 I would chop the excess of the ringsight. I would have also routed the bite switch from the other side. It is just one more thing to get in the way of the 2-ring release. I agree, get a quick release (strobo or a velbon). If you fabricated the top plate, you might be able to recess the quick release mount to make it more snagproof (a bonus). Looks like good fit and finish though! j Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marten 0 #13 January 28, 2004 Thanks for all the feedback, it's been very helpful. There is five more weeks until the season starts here in Sweden so there is plenty of time to finish up. Also, there is a belly mount in the production line. /Mårten Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niklasp 0 #14 January 29, 2004 belly mounts rock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrancoR 0 #15 January 31, 2004 How is the ringsight mounted? Can it rip off the helmet in case a line gets cought? Or is it bolted with a metal screw?If it does not cost anything you are the product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
