skydivejersey 0 #51 October 29, 2003 If your a videographer there are more reasons that you should be wearing your helmet than anyone else. Thats one pointy and heavy projectile you have there in the event of a crash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #52 October 29, 2003 QuoteThats one pointy and heavy . . . That's exactly why they shouldn't wear it. Quote. . . pointy and heavy projectile you have there in the event of a crash. For clarificatiion: It Should, however, be secured during take off and landing for the same reason.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #53 October 29, 2003 I always wear my helmet on take off. I haven't landed with the plane since my last load of static line students, more than two years ago. I used to skip the helmet altogether on those loads (unless I was jumping), because it was such a hassle to manage my helmet while trying to manage those squirmy students . If I found myself landing with the plane, yes, i would put my helmet back on. It's the whole "dangerous projectile" thing. I wouldn't want someone to get hurt by my flying helmet in the case of a crash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #54 October 29, 2003 I usually don't, because I most often have the video on it, and I don't like that weight on my head if I can avoid it. for take off, I have my helmet starpped to my chst strap, for landin, under canopy I wear it on my head, with the plane, hardly ever happened, only 4 landings, never wore it, don't ask me why---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #55 October 29, 2003 Always wear it or at least strap it to your seat belt or chest strap! What if it comes out from under it and it smacks someone else in the head?Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #56 October 29, 2003 QuoteI don't believe my helmet would be a danger to anyone in the event of a crash You have to be kidding right! Ask any of the survivors of the Perris crash. If you aren't at least strapping it down I don't want you one my plane!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crwmike 0 #57 October 29, 2003 QuoteQuoteI don't believe my helmet would be a danger to anyone in the event of a crash You have to be kidding right! Ask any of the survivors of the Perris crash. If you aren't at least strapping it down I don't want you one my plane! Oh my! I can honestly say I've never had anyone express any concern about my unsecured helmet on an airplane. Are you positive about your call? Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #58 October 29, 2003 Lets stay calm folks. Do you have a hard shell helmet? If so, I think it'd be safer practise to secure it to something...I mean after all what harm could it do..right? Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Keith 0 #59 October 29, 2003 QuoteI can honestly say I've never had anyone express any concern about my unsecured helmet on an airplane. That's interesting. I've been on planes where the pilot won't take off if everyone isn't buckled in and wearing their helmet (or have their helmet secured secured). Or are you trolling?Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #60 October 29, 2003 Must have a frap hat or some other kind of soft helmet. If you don't, then the people that are in the plane with you are a lot nicer than I am.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AdD 1 #61 October 29, 2003 I really don't see the point in ever taking off your helmet in the plane, it's not that uncomfortable. So ya, I wear mine.Life is ez On the dz Every jumper's dream 3 rigs and an airstream Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crwmike 0 #62 October 29, 2003 QuoteQuoteI can honestly say I've never had anyone express any concern about my unsecured helmet on an airplane. That's interesting. I've been on planes where the pilot won't take off if everyone isn't buckled in and wearing their helmet (or have their helmet secured secured). Or are you trolling? Well ...just a little bit My head protection is a foam rubber kick-boxing helmet. Remember, dgskydive, gather the facts first ...then make a decision. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Keith 0 #63 October 29, 2003 I knew there was something you weren't saying Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dgskydive 0 #64 October 29, 2003 PHHHTTTTT! Everyone else knew what we are talking about . My last statment still stands. If your Foam helmet hits me in the face I am smaking you back with it! WE are trying to have a serious discussion here pal!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicrussell 0 #65 October 29, 2003 If I do not have a camera on then I wear my helmet. If I have a camera on and there is room (top mounted TRV) above I wear it. If no room above, then it is fastened to my properly routed chest strap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites McDuck 0 #66 October 29, 2003 With the cool helmet and even cooler stickers I have on it, of COURSE I wear it as often as possible: takeoffs, landings, packing, eliminating bodily waste and going to the post office. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowbird 0 #67 October 30, 2003 From take off to landing, the only time I take it off is to adjust my goggles on jump run. In addition to being safe and less hassle to keep it on my head, it makes a great earmuff against the noise. I do undo the chin strap though after 1000 feet. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #68 October 30, 2003 I wear my helmet at all times below 1000ft, usually more like 1500-2000ft. If I am jumping my camera helmet, it is secured to the seatbelt or my chest strap(depending on location of the seatbelt and how much room there may be in that area). I feel that the heavier weight of the camera helmet would cause more damage to my neck then it would prevent in the event of a crash. It MUST be secured tightly, though, so it does not become a projectile in the event of a crash. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #69 October 30, 2003 My middle name is after the hurricane that wiped out Biloxi, MS..so I suppose you have a good point that I should have the helmet on at all times. Never know when Hurricane Camille could strike again! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crwmike 0 #70 October 30, 2003 QuotePHHHTTTTT! Everyone else knew what we are talking about . My last statment still stands. If your Foam helmet hits me in the face I am smaking you back with it! WE are trying to have a serious discussion here pal! Actually, Dom, so am I. I'm not picking on you individually, but I wanted to make a point (circuitously perhaps) that we should look at situations individually instead of lending ourselves to the emotions of the tribal collective in skydivng. Some actions are unsafe ...some aren't. Don't have all the facts? Don't make a call. Until then we can slam each other around with foam rubber to relieve the stress. Peace, Michael HELMET UNSECURED ....UNSAFE! UNSAFE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gjhdiver 0 #71 October 30, 2003 QuoteHow many of you out there wear them during take off and landing. If you don't wear them what do you do with them during take off and landing? If you don't why not? No I don't. I hold on to it. I can't be bothered to wear it. There you go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dgskydive 0 #72 October 30, 2003 JP said put your damn helmet on.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shadowplay 0 #73 October 30, 2003 I take mine off after we reach 1500 ft and put it back on when we hit 11K. If I kept it on during the whole flight, I'd sweat alot more. I also need to take it off to put on my goggles. If I kept the goggles on and my helmet the whole trip up, I'd be dripping with sweat and my goggles would be all fogged. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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crwmike 0 #57 October 29, 2003 QuoteQuoteI don't believe my helmet would be a danger to anyone in the event of a crash You have to be kidding right! Ask any of the survivors of the Perris crash. If you aren't at least strapping it down I don't want you one my plane! Oh my! I can honestly say I've never had anyone express any concern about my unsecured helmet on an airplane. Are you positive about your call? Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #58 October 29, 2003 Lets stay calm folks. Do you have a hard shell helmet? If so, I think it'd be safer practise to secure it to something...I mean after all what harm could it do..right? Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Keith 0 #59 October 29, 2003 QuoteI can honestly say I've never had anyone express any concern about my unsecured helmet on an airplane. That's interesting. I've been on planes where the pilot won't take off if everyone isn't buckled in and wearing their helmet (or have their helmet secured secured). Or are you trolling?Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #60 October 29, 2003 Must have a frap hat or some other kind of soft helmet. If you don't, then the people that are in the plane with you are a lot nicer than I am.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AdD 1 #61 October 29, 2003 I really don't see the point in ever taking off your helmet in the plane, it's not that uncomfortable. So ya, I wear mine.Life is ez On the dz Every jumper's dream 3 rigs and an airstream Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crwmike 0 #62 October 29, 2003 QuoteQuoteI can honestly say I've never had anyone express any concern about my unsecured helmet on an airplane. That's interesting. I've been on planes where the pilot won't take off if everyone isn't buckled in and wearing their helmet (or have their helmet secured secured). Or are you trolling? Well ...just a little bit My head protection is a foam rubber kick-boxing helmet. Remember, dgskydive, gather the facts first ...then make a decision. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Keith 0 #63 October 29, 2003 I knew there was something you weren't saying Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dgskydive 0 #64 October 29, 2003 PHHHTTTTT! Everyone else knew what we are talking about . My last statment still stands. If your Foam helmet hits me in the face I am smaking you back with it! WE are trying to have a serious discussion here pal!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicrussell 0 #65 October 29, 2003 If I do not have a camera on then I wear my helmet. If I have a camera on and there is room (top mounted TRV) above I wear it. If no room above, then it is fastened to my properly routed chest strap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites McDuck 0 #66 October 29, 2003 With the cool helmet and even cooler stickers I have on it, of COURSE I wear it as often as possible: takeoffs, landings, packing, eliminating bodily waste and going to the post office. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowbird 0 #67 October 30, 2003 From take off to landing, the only time I take it off is to adjust my goggles on jump run. In addition to being safe and less hassle to keep it on my head, it makes a great earmuff against the noise. I do undo the chin strap though after 1000 feet. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #68 October 30, 2003 I wear my helmet at all times below 1000ft, usually more like 1500-2000ft. If I am jumping my camera helmet, it is secured to the seatbelt or my chest strap(depending on location of the seatbelt and how much room there may be in that area). I feel that the heavier weight of the camera helmet would cause more damage to my neck then it would prevent in the event of a crash. It MUST be secured tightly, though, so it does not become a projectile in the event of a crash. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #69 October 30, 2003 My middle name is after the hurricane that wiped out Biloxi, MS..so I suppose you have a good point that I should have the helmet on at all times. Never know when Hurricane Camille could strike again! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crwmike 0 #70 October 30, 2003 QuotePHHHTTTTT! Everyone else knew what we are talking about . My last statment still stands. If your Foam helmet hits me in the face I am smaking you back with it! WE are trying to have a serious discussion here pal! Actually, Dom, so am I. I'm not picking on you individually, but I wanted to make a point (circuitously perhaps) that we should look at situations individually instead of lending ourselves to the emotions of the tribal collective in skydivng. Some actions are unsafe ...some aren't. Don't have all the facts? Don't make a call. Until then we can slam each other around with foam rubber to relieve the stress. Peace, Michael HELMET UNSECURED ....UNSAFE! UNSAFE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gjhdiver 0 #71 October 30, 2003 QuoteHow many of you out there wear them during take off and landing. If you don't wear them what do you do with them during take off and landing? If you don't why not? No I don't. I hold on to it. I can't be bothered to wear it. There you go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dgskydive 0 #72 October 30, 2003 JP said put your damn helmet on.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shadowplay 0 #73 October 30, 2003 I take mine off after we reach 1500 ft and put it back on when we hit 11K. If I kept it on during the whole flight, I'd sweat alot more. I also need to take it off to put on my goggles. If I kept the goggles on and my helmet the whole trip up, I'd be dripping with sweat and my goggles would be all fogged. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ianmdrennan 2 #58 October 29, 2003 Lets stay calm folks. Do you have a hard shell helmet? If so, I think it'd be safer practise to secure it to something...I mean after all what harm could it do..right? Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #59 October 29, 2003 QuoteI can honestly say I've never had anyone express any concern about my unsecured helmet on an airplane. That's interesting. I've been on planes where the pilot won't take off if everyone isn't buckled in and wearing their helmet (or have their helmet secured secured). Or are you trolling?Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #60 October 29, 2003 Must have a frap hat or some other kind of soft helmet. If you don't, then the people that are in the plane with you are a lot nicer than I am.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdD 1 #61 October 29, 2003 I really don't see the point in ever taking off your helmet in the plane, it's not that uncomfortable. So ya, I wear mine.Life is ez On the dz Every jumper's dream 3 rigs and an airstream Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #62 October 29, 2003 QuoteQuoteI can honestly say I've never had anyone express any concern about my unsecured helmet on an airplane. That's interesting. I've been on planes where the pilot won't take off if everyone isn't buckled in and wearing their helmet (or have their helmet secured secured). Or are you trolling? Well ...just a little bit My head protection is a foam rubber kick-boxing helmet. Remember, dgskydive, gather the facts first ...then make a decision. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #63 October 29, 2003 I knew there was something you weren't saying Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #64 October 29, 2003 PHHHTTTTT! Everyone else knew what we are talking about . My last statment still stands. If your Foam helmet hits me in the face I am smaking you back with it! WE are trying to have a serious discussion here pal!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicrussell 0 #65 October 29, 2003 If I do not have a camera on then I wear my helmet. If I have a camera on and there is room (top mounted TRV) above I wear it. If no room above, then it is fastened to my properly routed chest strap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #66 October 29, 2003 With the cool helmet and even cooler stickers I have on it, of COURSE I wear it as often as possible: takeoffs, landings, packing, eliminating bodily waste and going to the post office. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #67 October 30, 2003 From take off to landing, the only time I take it off is to adjust my goggles on jump run. In addition to being safe and less hassle to keep it on my head, it makes a great earmuff against the noise. I do undo the chin strap though after 1000 feet. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #68 October 30, 2003 I wear my helmet at all times below 1000ft, usually more like 1500-2000ft. If I am jumping my camera helmet, it is secured to the seatbelt or my chest strap(depending on location of the seatbelt and how much room there may be in that area). I feel that the heavier weight of the camera helmet would cause more damage to my neck then it would prevent in the event of a crash. It MUST be secured tightly, though, so it does not become a projectile in the event of a crash. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #69 October 30, 2003 My middle name is after the hurricane that wiped out Biloxi, MS..so I suppose you have a good point that I should have the helmet on at all times. Never know when Hurricane Camille could strike again! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #70 October 30, 2003 QuotePHHHTTTTT! Everyone else knew what we are talking about . My last statment still stands. If your Foam helmet hits me in the face I am smaking you back with it! WE are trying to have a serious discussion here pal! Actually, Dom, so am I. I'm not picking on you individually, but I wanted to make a point (circuitously perhaps) that we should look at situations individually instead of lending ourselves to the emotions of the tribal collective in skydivng. Some actions are unsafe ...some aren't. Don't have all the facts? Don't make a call. Until then we can slam each other around with foam rubber to relieve the stress. Peace, Michael HELMET UNSECURED ....UNSAFE! UNSAFE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #71 October 30, 2003 QuoteHow many of you out there wear them during take off and landing. If you don't wear them what do you do with them during take off and landing? If you don't why not? No I don't. I hold on to it. I can't be bothered to wear it. There you go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #72 October 30, 2003 JP said put your damn helmet on.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadowplay 0 #73 October 30, 2003 I take mine off after we reach 1500 ft and put it back on when we hit 11K. If I kept it on during the whole flight, I'd sweat alot more. I also need to take it off to put on my goggles. If I kept the goggles on and my helmet the whole trip up, I'd be dripping with sweat and my goggles would be all fogged. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
