ColdDuck 0 #1 July 26, 2002 Hey There, A quick question for those of you who freefly with a camera. Is a side mount better than a top mount for freeflying? "Insurance should called In case shit happens, if shit don't happen shouldn't I get my money back?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #2 July 26, 2002 QuoteHey There, A quick question for those of you who freefly with a camera. Is a side mount better than a top mount for freeflying? it's more or less just personal preference. i prefer a side mount for freeflying, but i think a top mount is a better choice for all around camera flying in general. the side mount keeps the weight from being centered directly on top of your head. which is better in the case of a hard opening. if your chest strap is too tight or your box to big you can get a side mount locked in your risers. it's happened to me 3 times. each time i got it undone by loosening my chest strap. i would think that there is a better chance of getting a top mount tangled in your lines if you have line twist. a top mount may make it more difficult for you to look at your canopy if it has line twist. a top mount is a little harder to fly headdown if you are not rock solid on your head. but if you have the headdown skilled already flying it isn't anymore difficult. sidemounts seem to be more common and more popular. regardless of whichever style you decide to go with besure to get a chincup. i recommend one from www.boneheadcomposites.com levin vSCS #3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
