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Here is one helmet that I am thinking of. The Visor is removable.

I am just recently coming back to this sport after a long layoff. Recently I was checking out the latest offerings in hard full face helmets. I was struck with one question. Why are skydivers wearing these helmets instead of insisting on a helmet that offers actual protection? The current helmets marketed to skydiving offer no more protection then the idiotic novelty helmets that you see some Harley riders wearing in the US. Don't fool yourselves into thinking that these helmets are protective beyond a little bump on your head or face. If you hit the tail or hit the ground you WILL receive a Traumatic Brain Injury if you hit with any sort of force at all. The fatality reports are loaded with no pull accidents due to brain injuries and collisions with the ground that resulted in a fatal brain injury. This is unnecessary. Who knows how many more accidents that result in Traumatic Brain Injury that go unreported? Isn't there something that is actually protective that will work with skydiving? I can think of a couple helmets available for motorcycling that look like they would work great. Yes they are a bit heavier and more expensive. How much is your head worth?

I am just recently coming back to this sport after a long layoff. Recently I was checking out the latest offerings in hard full face helmets. I was struck with one question. Why are you skydivers wearing these helmets? They offer no more protection then the Idiots on Harley Davidsons wearing the novelty helmets so they don't get pulled over by the police. Don't fool yourselves into thinking that these helmets are protective beyond a little bump on your head or face. If you hit the tail or hit the ground you WILL receive a Traumatic Brain Injury if you hit with any sort of force at all. The fatality reports are loaded with no pull accidents due to brain injuries and collisions with the ground that resulted in a fatal brain injury. This is unnecessary. Isn't there something that is actually protective that will work with skydiving?