skydiver88 0 #1 January 29, 2008 hey everyone im looking at getting a full face helmet i could possibly get a bonehead mamba for around $250 ish but thats still quite a bit so my question is what is the best bang for your buck full face out there thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyninja 0 #2 January 29, 2008 I love my mamba. Solid design, well worth paying more than for other full face helmets to get the flip up visor.Why don't you just play 'chicken' on the railroad tracks? It would be a cheaper way to toy with death, I'm sure. CWR #2 - "You SAID collision!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerodyne 0 #3 January 29, 2008 Skysystems Oxygen A3 .... used mine for 5 years or more, just replaced it with a Factory Diver .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #4 January 29, 2008 Where can you get one for $250? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moto89 0 #5 January 29, 2008 God dammit will, stop buying useless shit. Buy a fucking rig and jump before you buy any more stupid shit you don't need. /END. Love, AlexLess talking, more flying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #6 January 29, 2008 Only thing I've seen about Mambas that I don't like is that the visor seems very easy to scratch. Saw a couple that were basically cloudy from being so scratched up, and over a short time too. But of course it can be replaced. I've had my Z1 for about 6 or 7 years and 1000 jumps and haven't had any problems with it. I'm on about my 3rd or 4th visor... although one was only replaced because it cracked in airline luggage. I personally find it a little better looking than the mamba too, but I don't really care about that. They all look like crap after 1000 jumps. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #7 January 29, 2008 Quote God dammit will, stop buying useless shit. Buy a fucking rig and jump before you buy any more stupid shit you don't need. /END. Love, Alex now thats tough love (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver88 0 #8 January 29, 2008 well i guess youll just have to see what coming in roughly 12 weeksASSHOLE love -Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moto89 0 #9 January 29, 2008 Your mother? Less talking, more flying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver88 0 #10 January 29, 2008 you wish perv Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #11 January 29, 2008 Based on the dialog above, I see the signs of skydiving greatness in moto89 and skydiver88. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver88 0 #12 January 29, 2008 i dont exactly know how to take that but ill read it with no sarcasm and take it as a compliment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 January 29, 2008 Quote Based on the dialog above, I see the signs of skydiving greatness in moto89 and skydiver88. seconded! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squarecanopy 0 #14 January 30, 2008 Quote Based on the dialog above, I see the signs of skydiving greatness in moto89 and skydiver88. I second the second! Now, to get back to the original question, you can't go wrong with a Mamba. They are very light weight for their size and strength and I really like the positive lock visor. As PilotDave says, you will get the visor scratched up unless you are super careful. I have worn motorcycle helmets for 30 years, and if I could find one (although scooter helmets to skydiving helmets is kind of apples and oranges) as comfortable and quiet as my Mamba I would buy it. They are well worth the money. Just burning a hole in the sky..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #15 January 30, 2008 Quote Quote Based on the dialog above, I see the signs of skydiving greatness in moto89 and skydiver88. I second the second! Now, to get back to the original question, you can't go wrong with a Mamba. They are very light weight for their size and strength and I really like the positive lock visor. As PilotDave says, you will get the visor scratched up unless you are super careful. I have worn motorcycle helmets for 30 years, and if I could find one (although scooter helmets to skydiving helmets is kind of apples and oranges) as comfortable and quiet as my Mamba I would buy it. They are well worth the money. Now the question is... SHOULD a guy with 26 jumps and an A license use a full face helmet? I would tend to believe that he may want to utilize as much field of vision as humanly possible for a while yet. But just my opinion, what do I know. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #16 January 30, 2008 Quote But just my opinion, what do I know. [Clint Eastwood voice] A man has to know his limitations. [/Clint Eastwood voice]50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #17 January 30, 2008 Quote Quote But just my opinion, what do I know. [Clint Eastwood voice] A man has to know his limitations. [/Clint Eastwood voice] Well...do ya punk? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_K 0 #18 January 31, 2008 Quotehey everyone im looking at getting a full face helmet i could possibly get a bonehead mamba for around $250 ish but thats still quite a bit so my question is what is the best bang for your buck full face out there thanks The mamba is a nice helmet but i would recommend an oxygen instead. These days you can buy a used one for $150, if you shop around a bit (e-bay, dropzone.com classifieds, etc) Why pay for new? worst case you replace the visor for $25. Save the money for more jumps.Downsizing is not the way to prove your manhood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #19 January 31, 2008 Quote The mamba is a nice helmet but i would recommend an oxygen instead. Can you say fit? I tried on an XL oxygen and it looked like I was wearing a funny shaped yarmulka.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
