Changing helmets = changing way of skydiving?

[StevePhelps 0]

I've been jumping an Optic with a side mount video and top mount still for the past year. I ordered a Bonehead Flat Top Narrow. Since it has the cameras mounted at an angle will I have to "relearn" my body positioning (that has become second nature). In other words will I have to fly even lower?

[DaGimp 0]

i dont really know how low you fly, but the Flat Tops already have your cameras at a slight up angle, so i would say no, but it makes it easier to fly lower.....less strain on the neck.

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[Canuck 0]

Depends on what you are videoing. With a ring sight I suspect you will make the adjustment rather quickly, without one you might botch a video or two until you realize your video camera is no longer on your line of sight.

Unless they have recently changed, the Flat Top helmets do not have any upwards angle (this has been confirmed by Bonehead in these forums a few times) so you might need to fly a little lower. Instead of using your neck to get nice up shots though, use your wings!

I just went the other way. Had a FTP for the last 3 years and finally realized that there was absolutley no reason for me to pack that much extra weight and bulk around just so I could have "the best" helmet on the market. My FF2 should be here in a couple days...

Canuck

[StevePhelps 0]

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but it makes it easier to fly lower.....less strain on the neck.

I was hoping so, tha is why I bought it. My neck sure gets sorestraining to look up. Guess I can fly more chest up now.