martz 0 #1 September 16, 2002 Hey, Here's another question ... when you have a ratcheted chin cup, do you use, also use the original chin strap ??? I'm wondering if i have to cutaway ... thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SniperCJ 0 #2 September 16, 2002 I have the bonehead chincup and I removed the original fastex clip strap from the helmet. I understand that the rachet on the bonehead is dependant on a single little spring, but I was more concerned with dumping the helmet in case of a high speed problem. If you leave the original strap on the helmet, be sure to practice removing it in the proper order: fastex clip first, rachet second. If you remove the rachet first the fastex clip could dig into your neck making it almost impossible to unclip. Stay safe JC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #3 September 16, 2002 I have both. It's possible to whack the ratchet release and the chincup is suddenly only hooked on one side. This has happend to me three times in about a hundred camera jumps. If I didn't have the regular chinstrap I might have lost my camera(s). I remove my straps ratchet first, then fastex. The way my Hawkeye fits, it's faster for me to do in that order, and I don't think it will be harder to get off in that order. I think it depends on how your helmet fits you, and how the straps lay on your neck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skreamer 1 #4 September 17, 2002 I have both too (had the fastex, added Bonehead chincup). I also feel a helluva lot better having both straps. I do have both straps on a single cutaway system though (cutaway handle located on back of helmet). As promised to Erno I'll post pics of it (soon I swear). While I appreciate the need to be able to get the helmet off quickly in an emergency I also would hate to lose the helmet accidentally because a single strap broke or came loose. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ernokaikkonen 0 #5 September 18, 2002 >I do have both straps on a single cutaway system though (cutaway handle >located on back of helmet). As promised to Erno I'll post pics of it (soon I >swear). Oh yeah, almost forg-- I mean, what's taking you so long? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites martz 0 #6 September 18, 2002 QuoteI do have both straps on a single cutaway system though (cutaway handle located on back of helmet). As promised to Erno I'll post pics of it (soon I swear). I want to get thoses pictures too. How is it made ??? Someboday has a picture of another cutaway system ??? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skreamer 1 #7 September 21, 2002 Sorry it took so long. Here are a couple of pics. The first one is of the back of the helmet showing the cutaway handle (swage). The second shows the loop over the kevlar cables. As you will see in the second pic both straps are on a single cutaway. Its simple and it works (yes I have tested it with strain on the helmet). They were happy for me to jump it at the Swedish Friflaj festival and you know how strict those Scandinavians can be! Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rmcvey 0 #8 September 21, 2002 Good thinking dude. If you made this set up your self please explain how (more pics would be greatIs your helmet an FF2/ FFX ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
SniperCJ 0 #2 September 16, 2002 I have the bonehead chincup and I removed the original fastex clip strap from the helmet. I understand that the rachet on the bonehead is dependant on a single little spring, but I was more concerned with dumping the helmet in case of a high speed problem. If you leave the original strap on the helmet, be sure to practice removing it in the proper order: fastex clip first, rachet second. If you remove the rachet first the fastex clip could dig into your neck making it almost impossible to unclip. Stay safe JC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #3 September 16, 2002 I have both. It's possible to whack the ratchet release and the chincup is suddenly only hooked on one side. This has happend to me three times in about a hundred camera jumps. If I didn't have the regular chinstrap I might have lost my camera(s). I remove my straps ratchet first, then fastex. The way my Hawkeye fits, it's faster for me to do in that order, and I don't think it will be harder to get off in that order. I think it depends on how your helmet fits you, and how the straps lay on your neck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #4 September 17, 2002 I have both too (had the fastex, added Bonehead chincup). I also feel a helluva lot better having both straps. I do have both straps on a single cutaway system though (cutaway handle located on back of helmet). As promised to Erno I'll post pics of it (soon I swear). While I appreciate the need to be able to get the helmet off quickly in an emergency I also would hate to lose the helmet accidentally because a single strap broke or came loose. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #5 September 18, 2002 >I do have both straps on a single cutaway system though (cutaway handle >located on back of helmet). As promised to Erno I'll post pics of it (soon I >swear). Oh yeah, almost forg-- I mean, what's taking you so long? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martz 0 #6 September 18, 2002 QuoteI do have both straps on a single cutaway system though (cutaway handle located on back of helmet). As promised to Erno I'll post pics of it (soon I swear). I want to get thoses pictures too. How is it made ??? Someboday has a picture of another cutaway system ??? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #7 September 21, 2002 Sorry it took so long. Here are a couple of pics. The first one is of the back of the helmet showing the cutaway handle (swage). The second shows the loop over the kevlar cables. As you will see in the second pic both straps are on a single cutaway. Its simple and it works (yes I have tested it with strain on the helmet). They were happy for me to jump it at the Swedish Friflaj festival and you know how strict those Scandinavians can be! Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmcvey 0 #8 September 21, 2002 Good thinking dude. If you made this set up your self please explain how (more pics would be greatIs your helmet an FF2/ FFX ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
