KNewman 0 #1 January 27, 2006 Help!!!! I am looking to get a "Real" helmet now that I am off student status. I have searched the forums for info on the Gunner and the Rat-Hat, however most of the stuff is old. Anyone have any thoughts on which would be a better helmet? Or for that matter any other brands that would work well? I have tried both on and really like the way they fit. Do they let you demo helmets?? I have seen concerns with the Gunners chin strap, (read a post about two of them falling off in freefall) has Bonehead fixed these issues? Like I said I did the search but want to work with more up to date information. Any guidance and assistance is appreciated. Blue Skies and Stand-up Landings!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 January 27, 2006 Do you want a full face or open face? If you want a full face with a visor then you'll want to look at the Mamba.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KNewman 0 #3 January 27, 2006 I am not sur I want a full face just yet, I have tried them on and get a little claustrophobic. A full face keeps me from being able to see my handles well enough for me to be comfortable. Maybe a little bit later when I have more experience. I currently use the rentals which resemble an Ion. Blue Skies and Stand-up Landings!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 January 27, 2006 Then the Gunner is the choice for you. It's a nice helmet, from a great company. Tell em' I sent ya.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stiner 0 #5 January 27, 2006 I used to have a gunner (recently sold it and went to a full face). I thought it was a good helmet...comfortable and quiet. I never had a probelm with the chin strap, although I did put a small stitch in strap to ensure I didn't have any problems with it loosening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcord4 0 #6 January 27, 2006 I have a Guner. I like the way it fits, it's super quiet and holds 2 audibles. I am not certain how good it would be in a serious head-banging, though - but that's true of most of the skydiving helmets out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeepDiver 0 #7 January 27, 2006 I tried a gunner on and liked the way it fit me. I was undecided between the gunner and the mindwarp at the time. I ended up buying a mindwarp. I'm very happy with it. I'm thinking of getting a mamba as a full face helmet in the next few months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spatula 0 #8 January 27, 2006 I have a gunner and love it!! Its super comfortable, 2 audible pockets....my only quam was the chin strap....but that's good to go now (fastex clip) and sewed it down some...it's sweet... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #9 January 27, 2006 I have a Gunner. It's quiet, comfortable, holds two audibles, and the chin strap sucks. Supposedly you can heat it in the oven and then mold it to your head...I never bothered with that step though.Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #10 January 28, 2006 Gunner's nice. How 'bout a Mindwarp? 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
ripcord4 0 #11 January 28, 2006 I have been waiting for someone else to say this, but as no one seems willing to, I will: Boys and girls, it's spelled GUNER, not Gunner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
