EXTremeWade 0 #1 January 9, 2006 Hey everyone, I have been seriously looking into a Rawa camera, and just wanted to see if anyone has had good/bad/ experioences or advice they can give me before I go get one myself..Yeah I do understand that they are camera specific, but besides that.. thanks people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #2 January 10, 2006 I have a new Rawa/PC1000 setup. With only 30 jumps on it so far here's my initial impression: -very secure -has essentially no snag points -extremely light weight -left-ear audible pocket is too small for an Optima (it pushes on my ear uncomfortably) -hex-key bolt on bottom of camera box is annoying but secure -very slick, low drag helmet that's great for freeflying I bought mine from Aerostore and it was delivered ahead of schedule without any drama. Excellent service. Do a search for more info.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #3 January 10, 2006 Wade, if you do a search on this subject there is over 2 pages of relevant posts on RAWA helmets. However, you can start HERE"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #4 January 10, 2006 I also have a RAWA... Not very many jumps on it at all (~10) Here are my thoughts... + Chin Cup seems quite secure. + It's a very smooth helmut... aka reducing the possibility of snagging. + Has a flat section on the top w/room for still camera. - It doesn't have space to mount a flash... - The D-box for the Camcorder is camera specific and not user changable. (makes me wonder what I'll do when I need/want to "upgrade" in the future) My 2 cents...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj1150gs 0 #5 January 10, 2006 Mine arrived not long ago. Did about 20 jumps with it and it's great. Fits snug, very confortable and it's easy to put on/take off. Looks "unsnagable".It is indeed very lightweight. I think it's great value for the money. I ordered mine directly from Brasil and it arrived on schedule - smooth transaction. I ordered mine with a shutter release and a quick release mount for a stills camera but these turned out to be of much lesser quality than the helmet. (not worth it IMHO) Carlos Martins Portugal www.cj.smugmug.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #6 January 10, 2006 Quote- It doesn't have space to mount a flash... I beg to differ......but a guy at my DZ (BlueSBdeath) has a RAWA with video/still/flash"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #7 January 10, 2006 Quotebut a guy at my DZ (BlueSBdeath) has a RAWA with video/still/flash I stand corrected... I'll have to look into it sometime in the future. Thanks. ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #8 January 10, 2006 QuoteQuote- It doesn't have space to mount a flash... I beg to differ......but a guy at my DZ (BlueSBdeath) has a RAWA with video/still/flash Jake, Not unless he changed helmets in the last few weeks. That is a 2K Composites helmet. The principle may well be the same. It is definitely a unique setup. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflydrew 0 #9 January 10, 2006 i jump the rawa with stills and video and it's great... pretty much the entire country of Brazil jumps them too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #10 January 10, 2006 Quotehe principle may well be the same. It is definitely a unique setup. Can someone post a picture of the setup... I'd be interested in how to set up a Still w/external flash on the RAWA.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #11 January 10, 2006 Quote Can someone post a picture of the setup... I'd be interested in how to set up a Still w/external flash on the RAWA. I hope this link works. If not do a search on "Post your camera helmet" and look for his post. This is a pix he posted before the flash. Perhaps he can tell you what he did to add the flash. Ed http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=34538; Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #12 January 11, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuote- It doesn't have space to mount a flash... I beg to differ......but a guy at my DZ (BlueSBdeath) has a RAWA with video/still/flash Jake, Not unless he changed helmets in the last few weeks. That is a 2K Composites helmet. The principle may well be the same. It is definitely a unique setup. Ed Ed is correct. Arvel jumps an FF2 by 2k composites Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #13 January 13, 2006 I like my RAWA alot.. but when I compare the manufacturing details (hinges and latch in particular) to a friends FF2 the FF2 is clearly superior... (and more expensive as well) so you have to decide which is more important to you..____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winznut 0 #14 January 18, 2006 I've about 40-50 jumps on my RAWA/PC100 setup and like it alot. It's a bit tricky to add a cameye, but that's the only downside I noticed so far. It's very comfortable and cheaper than all the other cam-helmets. I ordered it form RAWA directly and they had a delivery time of only 2 weeks (from ordering until arrivale in Germany). If I ever need a new one, it would be a RAWA again for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
