BethUK 0 #1 April 4, 2004 Hey! Does anybody have one of these? They're made in Australia, just wondered if anyone has a testimoney regarding this particular helmet! The website is here and it's the first helmet on the page.....http://www.totalcontrol.com.au/page2.htm Thanks Beth------------------------------------------------------------ "This isn't flying...it's falling with style!" Buzz Lightyear - Toystory 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #2 April 4, 2004 the page says that fiberglass is safer than carbon fiber, but doesn't say why. anyone know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #3 April 4, 2004 Taken from their ad : QuoteIncluded FREE is a soft external audible pouch fitted and ready to jump (no cutting and drilling of your new helmet required.) Something to be aware of - Bonehead tried this on the Mindwarp helmet, too many people (like myself) lost audibles to riser slap so the new Mindwarp has internal audible compartments. I believe most helmet manufacturers favour internal audible compartments for the same reason. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BethUK 0 #4 April 4, 2004 Yeah, had noticed that...would it be possible to modify it to hold an audible more securely? Thanks! Beth ------------------------------------------------------------ "This isn't flying...it's falling with style!" Buzz Lightyear - Toystory 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #5 April 4, 2004 When something made of carbon-fiber breaks, depending on the laminate, it can create sharp, jagged edges. When fiberglass breaks, it's generally not nearly as rough-edged.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #6 April 4, 2004 I don't know about other audibles, but you could probably put an L+B plastic mount inside the neoprene pocket. Then use little cable ties to secure the plastic mount to the helmet. The neoprene pocket would then provide secondary protection. This is what I did with my older style Bonehead. Personally I'd still prefer my audibles mounted internally. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donovan 0 #7 April 5, 2004 yep i've had one and lost it in free fall and lost my dytter with it. Another guy had the same thing happen to him two weeks later. Phoned total control and he admitted design fault. Fibreglass was only chopped strand mat which work weakened very easily. I work with fibreglass in my job and have reinforced two others I have got. As for carbon fibre re fribreglass- carbon fibre has a far greater tensile strength rato than that of glass fibre. This means it takes greater force to break carbon but when it does it tends to shatter. Both are sharp but carbon fibre will cut a harder object. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donovan 0 #8 April 5, 2004 Oh forgot to add, total control is replacing my helmet and dytter free of charge. The helmets have been modified by them now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbage 0 #9 April 5, 2004 I'm no expert on Skydiving helmets but I was a biker for many years before getting into Skydiving. There was a widely held belief among many bikers that the cheaper polycarbonate helmets provided better protection in many accidents than the expensive Kevlar and fiberglass helmets. The theory was/is that the softer outer shell of the polycarbonate helmet partially coliapsed on impact, absorbing some of the force so less was transferred to the brain. The most credible source I heard this from was a motorcycle riding Paramedic who'd raced bikes and had been a sales rep for one of the well known (expensive) helmet manufacturers.------------------------------------------------ We're a' just machines for makin' shite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BethUK 0 #10 April 5, 2004 So, would you recommend getting one or not?! Beth x------------------------------------------------------------ "This isn't flying...it's falling with style!" Buzz Lightyear - Toystory 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praetorian 1 #11 April 5, 2004 This is true, Early motorcycle helmet certification was based on how well the helmet stood up to impact, as I understand it, this has been modified to place more emphasis on how the skull inside the helmet holds up to impact, and to a lesser extent how the brain inside the helmet holds up. I can't find the page now but if I recall the "best helmet" as far as how the skull/brain hold up is pretty low on the how the helmet holds up list. Good Judgment comes from experience...a lot of experience comes from bad judgment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #12 April 5, 2004 Quotehow the skull inside the helmet holds up to impact, and to a lesser extent how the brain inside the helmet holds up. That particular issue was discussed in a reply to this thread.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praetorian 1 #13 April 5, 2004 the clickie link comes up dead? (or is it just my computer?) did a search and cant find the thread) Good Judgment comes from experience...a lot of experience comes from bad judgment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
