Muppetdog 0 #1 March 3, 2004 I have just been signed off on novice status from AFF and am wondering if you guys could recommend a good open face helmet. I am looking for something that cuts down on free fall noise quite a bit because one of my jobs is mixing studio music and want to save my hearing as much as possible. I also want one that has good audible altimeter compatibility. Thanks, MD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 March 3, 2004 2K Composites FF1. You might want to consider ear plugs as well if noise will be a major factor.____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #3 March 3, 2004 I like my Z1 Evo Openface Paddings cover quite well the noise (no totally) and has 2 inner audible pocketsscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 March 3, 2004 The "quietest" open face helmet I know of is the Bonehead Gunner (or Guner). It has internal ports for two audible altimeters. Around US$220. Earplugs are also a good thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #5 March 3, 2004 I LOVE my bonehead guner. Very, very quiet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraficO 0 #6 March 3, 2004 ditto on the Guner GraficOGraficO "A Mind is a terrible thing to taste." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #7 March 3, 2004 I use Z1 fullface. Im satisfied with that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hottamaly 1 #8 March 3, 2004 My guner is almost too quiet for me Skydiving gave me a reason to live I'm not afraid of what I'll miss when I die...I'm afraid of what I'll miss as I live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #9 March 4, 2004 I'm with Piisfish on this one, the Z1 Evo rocks! I find it extremely quiet, the fit super comfortable and the double audible pockets are great as well. peace PJ Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 5 #10 March 4, 2004 For an open face I use a protec with a "winter" liner from Bev suits.It holds my audible just fine and really cut down on the noise.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #11 March 4, 2004 Where are you in the world? If you're in the UK I would reccomend 2k Composites FF1 hands down. If you're in the US there are a number of helmets available, most recomend boneheads but your budget may make you look elsewhere. Importing from England simply isnt an option with the exchange rate at the mo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taz9420 0 #12 March 5, 2004 BONEHEAD BOOMERANG: Light Weight, Freefly and RW friendly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #13 March 5, 2004 QuoteBONEHEAD BOOMERANG Nice helmet, but it's a fullface with a fixed lens. I believe the question was in regards to open face helmets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firediver 0 #14 March 6, 2004 LOVE my Z1 Evo! Skydiving isn't scary;...but clowns...CLOWNS are scary! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
