sdctlc 0 #1 December 19, 2007 I like the space I have on my BatRak now but say I wanted to go to a new helmet and wanted to avoid side mounting video and keep both Vid and still on top, are there any good options? I don't really see anything that gives the space, aside from the custom helmets that are very cool. I did also find the Sky Systems Vapor Wes Pro which seems to havetons of space but are there any other options? Also I see options for top vid and forehead still but I like it all on top.. any thoughts?? Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #2 December 19, 2007 FTP of course, with or without a wider plate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #3 December 19, 2007 I have both on top of a FTP and many other do as well, like DSE said with or without a wide plate. I use a standard plate.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ficus 0 #4 December 19, 2007 I use a FTP with both video (HC96) and still (XTi) mounted on top. I do not have the wide plate. It works pretty well but would probably be a little nicer if I had the wide plate. Still, it is very doable and at least 3 people at my DZ are using this configuration (one even has a HC5 -- in a box -- for his video camera). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #5 December 19, 2007 I just searched for some FTP pictures and it looks like yu have to stagger the Video and still on the standard plate? I did not notice any wide plates. If there are any pics with cameras on it I would appreciate it as it gives me a better reference on the set up.. Thanks Scott"He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #6 December 19, 2007 The only person I knew who jumped a wide plate was skinnyshrek. As for staggering the cams, depends on what cameras you have as to how well the fit will be. The extra large plate is out there by may not shown on websites, you would be best to call bonehead. I replaced my plate this summer and they asked if I wanted the larger plate, I seem to think it was the same price, 60. BTW, there was a good priced (450) used FTP listed on here yesterday. you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #7 December 19, 2007 Scott Campos was working with BH on a reworked Optic Illusion. It had a large top with flat sides to you could mount stuff top or sides. Photos here.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #8 December 19, 2007 Both Laszlo and I jump wider (not longer) plates. Bonehead doesn't offer them; you get to make your own. The Bonehead plate is longer, so it creates a shelf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #9 December 19, 2007 I have a ftp I use the longer plate. Normally I jump with two video cameras on top and invert my still from the overhang plate. that works well for me. I also have it set up so that I can remove one video camera and mount my still vertically from the top plate. I have at times jumped with two still camera on mounted vertically the other inverted horzontally. I love the freedom the ftp give me when it comes to setting up cameras the way I need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #10 December 20, 2007 I jump an FTP with a wider plate. Slightly out of date pic here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=45844; 'Nat-Hat silliness here: http://omniskore.com/comp/2007/usnats/fs/307.asp The plate extends about about an inch on each side. Bonehead made it custom at my request. They charged a reasonable amount for the work, but I forget how much. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #11 December 20, 2007 Yep looks just like skinnyshreks. Lot of real estate up there.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #12 December 20, 2007 QuoteScott Campos was working with BH on a reworked Optic Illusion. It had a large top with flat sides to you could mount stuff top or sides. Photos here. Yeah, they were working on it, but it's been put way back on the back burner for now. Maybe forever. Other projects are taking precedence. :^( 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
monkycndo 0 #13 December 20, 2007 A shame. Looked like a nice idea.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites