Ffly4phun 0 #1 February 1, 2006 Hello....I'm getting ready to order a camera helmet and I was wondering how important a cutaway system is for it? It will probably be an FF2 which is pretty smooth and doesn't really look like it would need one. However one is offered, and I was curious to know if there are any good arguments for spending the extra money for one. Thanks in advance for any advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #2 February 1, 2006 I've heard alot of people talk about lines getting stuck on ringsites. So that would be one issue. If your not gonna use a ringsite then I don't have an argument for that. On the other hand...I ordered an FF2 with the cutaway and don't intend to use a ringsite. I'll just feel safer. I'm not a true camera flyer or anything. So I could be completely wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #3 February 1, 2006 Most of the people I know use the plastic screws to mount the ring site assemblies to the helmet itself. I know the ones I used to mount mine definately will not hold under any load, esp that of a canopy or lines, and are designed to snap off in the event of a snag. I fly a RAWA with a complete Schumacher articulating ring-site setup. No cutaway system currently. I might reevaluate that when I get around to adding a Schumacher top mount quick release.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #4 February 1, 2006 Cutaway is mandatory in some countries, e.g. in France. Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x3mcam 0 #5 February 1, 2006 Same goes for many big international boogies.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #6 February 1, 2006 Quote Most of the people I know use the plastic screws to mount the ring site assemblies to the helmet itself. That's a good idea. Most the ones I've seen look like your head would snap off before the ringsite did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #7 February 1, 2006 QuoteCutaway is mandatory in some countries, e.g. in France. Some DZ's in the UK as well..... Interestingly.......anybody care to share the last time they heard of a Cam Helmet related malfunction/incident... I know there have been some big ones in the past..... BSBD But in recent times...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocityphoto 0 #8 February 2, 2006 Think of it this way,how important is a few xtra bucks when your life is on the line?? Better to have it now than wish you had it as your plumeting to earth. A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cookie 0 #9 February 2, 2006 Our camera guy had a close call. We were doing a linked 3way compressed accordian exit out of a Caravan. The center guy was doing a head jam so he could pick up grips. Anyway long strory short he popped his rig getting into his slot and when we left his reserve was let loose The freebag fired straight into the camera guy and wrapped around his camera. A brief stuggle whilst flying on his back finally dislodged the free bag The video clearly show's the freebag and pilot chute trailing from his head. A valuable leason learned to all that day. Unfortunatly the same happen to a friend that kill him and sent the Caravan spirialling in. Do your self a favour. Cookie www.cookiecomposites.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dima39 1 #10 March 16, 2009 I'm on the market for cutaway system for mine Rawa with sidebox (Sony PC350). Why? After incident with me 2 days ago: strike with other canopy - linetwist - low cutaway - entanglement with released canopy - fortunately released helmet and canopy (myself) = under reserve on 50-100 meters. Any suggestions? Bonehead cutaway system is good? Any live experience? Sorry for bad english... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #11 March 17, 2009 QuoteI'm on the market for cutaway system for mine Rawa with sidebox (Sony PC350). Why? After incident with me 2 days ago: strike with other canopy - linetwist - low cutaway - entanglement with released canopy - fortunately released helmet and canopy (myself) = under reserve on 50-100 meters. Any suggestions? Bonehead cutaway system is good? Any live experience? Sorry for bad english... Rawa makes a cutaway chincup for its helmets. See here: http://www.chutingstargear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17_18&products_id=156 We have had jumpers install, Cookie's, Bonehead's and SkySystems' cutaway systems as well on Rawa's, but those take a little more work to install. MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horny955 0 #12 March 19, 2009 Are you planning on getting a new FF2? If you are there is no extra expense the cutaway is included in the price as i found out when buying my FF3. Its a tidy affair as well no bulky chin cup no more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dima39 1 #13 March 19, 2009 Thank you for suggestions! 1. New cutaway chincup is compatible with old-style RAWA (2004-2005 ?, large soft forehead, without place for CamEye on back of helmet). 2. Is it possible to upgrade mine existing old chincup on place ?(i'm in Russia now). So i don't waste time - season is beginning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #14 March 19, 2009 QuoteThank you for suggestions! 1. New cutaway chincup is compatible with old-style RAWA (2004-2005 ?, large soft forehead, without place for CamEye on back of helmet). 2. Is it possible to upgrade mine existing old chincup on place ?(i'm in Russia now). So i don't waste time - season is beginning Yes, the cutaway chincup from RAWA is compatible with all Image and Vision helmets. It includes a chincup with a cutaway strap on one side and new ladder straps. It isn't possible to upgrade an old RAWA chincup with RAWA's cutaway system. But you can use your existing RAWA chincup and install the cutaway mod kits from Bonehead or Skysystems. MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
