ridestrong 1 #1 February 9, 2010 Came across this post currently on eBay. The bidding is up to $26. Looks to me that these people are bidding for who gets a broken neck. Auction description is as follows (see pic attached): You are bidding on a Pro Tec skydiving helmet. Helmet has 1000s of jumps on it. Helmet was giving to me. I had this camera put it all together & never jumped it. I bought new inserts (pads) added this camera that was used vey little & it just sit there because at the same time I bought a bone head that is also listed. Auction includes Helmet, New pads, Old Pads, Sony TRV 308 Handycam, Box to camera, power & TV cords, wide lens VCL-0637H*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #2 February 9, 2010 >Looks to me that these people are bidding for who gets a broken neck. Looks a lot smaller than the camera I was jumping for the Honda ad . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #3 February 9, 2010 I realize its not HUGE but it also looks like a significant snag risk, not to mention just real jankedy.*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #4 February 9, 2010 Didn't break my neck, although the camera was flying me sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Para5-0 0 #5 February 9, 2010 Ahhh the good ole days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #6 February 9, 2010 QuoteDidn't break my neck, although the camera was flying me sometimes. That is pretty impressive. Guess I'm just used to seeing side shelled mini cams and GoPros.*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #7 February 9, 2010 I guess the more appropriate question is would you really want to do repetitive jumps with that set-up given today's camera options?*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
totter 2 #8 February 9, 2010 Quotethese people are bidding for who gets a broken neck You need to see a picture of the rig that Norman Kent used to jump, mostly the one with the IMAX camera. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmdrjay1 0 #9 February 9, 2010 http://www.lastrefuge.co.uk/images/html/imax_skydive/image_html/IMAX_skydiving02.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #10 February 9, 2010 damn!!*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 February 9, 2010 Quote Didn't break my neck, although the camera was flying me sometimes. That's similar in size to the one I was asked to put on for a tandem video jump. My little mom and pop DZ was short-staffed and the only guy around that was an experienced videographer was doing the tandem. The passenger was a 70 year old Korean War vet (at the time). I had zero video jumps but close to 1000 jumps overall then. They asked me if I could do it. Boy was I scared to death, but I said okay. Honest to God, I just hoped I would get a sweet opening. The camera owner said to just grab the camera platform with my left hand as I dumped the pc, and then quickly grab the platform with the right hand and brace myself. One of the most beautiful openings I have ever had... Thank fucking God! It was just that one time for that size camera. When I did finally get into camera jumps I started with a Sony PC1 in a side mount. I have a PC101 now I think but never use it anymore for skydiving."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #12 February 9, 2010 This makes my neck hurt just thinking about it... I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #13 February 9, 2010 That sort of setup was very common at one time, and overall, it's pretty lightweight. Very lightweight compared to others of its time. This is my primary helmet setup, it's heavy but well balanced. It's good you're looking at snag issues; it's difficult to have a great helmet setup that has no snag issues. Hopefully you're just looking at buying the helmet for now? With the GoPro and Contours becoming so popular and small, I'm wondering if we'll see an increase in camera-related incidents this year. Already aware of one in SoCal this year with an experience level of 80 jumps hosing herself and someone else on her second jump with a GoPro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #14 February 9, 2010 Quote Guess I'm just used to seeing side shelled mini cams and GoPros. You have only been in the sport 1yr! Neck breaker? That's funny shit....www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #15 February 9, 2010 Quote Quote Guess I'm just used to seeing side shelled mini cams and GoPros. You have only been in the sport 1yr! Neck breaker? That's funny shit.... After seeing some of these camera set-ups I'm inclined to agree with you. Cool seeing photos of what some are jumping with or used to jump with.*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #16 February 9, 2010 ...AFTER i removed the SONY VX -1000....and replaced it with the HC -3...no big deal really, if it's balanced, and well secured to your head... jt...o[:-) A 3914 D 12122 4 stack 930 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #17 February 9, 2010 Never thought I'd see something that could make your head look small..._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #18 February 9, 2010 Quote You have only been in the sport 1yr! Neck breaker? That's funny shit.... Hey, come on, it's not like he's some A license noob... He's a B license noob. All the difference in the world. _____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #19 February 9, 2010 QuoteCame across this post currently on eBay. The bidding is up to $26. Looks to me that these people are bidding for who gets a broken neck. Auction description is as follows (see pic attached): You are bidding on a Pro Tec skydiving helmet. Helmet has 1000s of jumps on it. Helmet was giving to me. I had this camera put it all together & never jumped it. I bought new inserts (pads) added this camera that was used vey little & it just sit there because at the same time I bought a bone head that is also listed. Auction includes Helmet, New pads, Old Pads, Sony TRV 308 Handycam, Box to camera, power & TV cords, wide lens VCL-0637H It's all relative. That set-up is about half the size and weight of what I started on. 3 herniated discs later, I'm glad to have the stuff we shoot these days.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #20 February 9, 2010 Quoteit just sit there because at the same time I bought a bone head that is also listed it doesn't make much sense. if he is not jumping this setup because he got another helmet, why is the other helmet listed for sale as well? -- it's not about defying gravity; it's how hard you can abuse it. speed skydiving it is ... Speed Skydiving Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #21 February 9, 2010 QuoteNever thought I'd see something that could make your head look small... BAWAAAHAAAAA!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #22 February 9, 2010 Damn!! I was just outbid again. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #23 February 9, 2010 Quote Damn!! I was just outbid again. Well, if you really want one, there's one just like it sitting in a cabinet at my DZ. Same ProTec, same mount, same (I think) camera. It belonged to a guy who left it there, who has since died. We found it a couple years after he died while cleaning. We pull it out every so often as a joke for students who want to jump a camera."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #24 February 9, 2010 You are all pussies. Here is a photo from the old days. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #25 February 9, 2010 QuoteYou are all pussies. Here is a photo from the old days. I remember that photo. It was posted very early in April that year.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
