Scoby 0 #1 July 4, 2003 I saw the Gunner at a gear shop and thought it looked cool. However, it was $45 more than a Mindwarp and didn't seem like there was any difference, other than a slight difference in style and finish. At $225, it was only $10 cheaper than the Boomerang. Any idea why they're charging so much for it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 July 4, 2003 SNAP A PIC MAN!!!!..and post it. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoby 0 #3 July 4, 2003 It's odd that it isn't even on the Bonehead web site yet. For that matter, the new-style Mindwarp isn't on there either. I'd just buy the Mindwarp and pocket the difference. If I remember to bring my camera to the DZ next time I go, I'll take a pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #4 July 4, 2003 QuoteIt's odd that it isn't even on the Bonehead web site yet. I made a comment a while ago about that, Why Bonehead doesn't UPDATE their website?, is kinda retarded don't you think?__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 July 5, 2003 QuoteWhy Bonehead doesn't UPDATE their website? Maybe cuz they're too busy making and selling helmets? I don't think they have a web person right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #6 July 5, 2003 QuoteI don't think they have a web person right now. I'll send them my web address, email and phone number.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #7 July 7, 2003 I'll take a couple pictures in bit. The liner in it is really comfortable and the buckle is sort of like a seat belt in a car. I like it so far. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #8 July 7, 2003 QuoteI'll take a couple pictures in bit. The liner in it is really comfortable and the buckle is sort of like a seat belt in a car. I like it so far. matt Ok...post them. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #9 July 7, 2003 I've got a couple taken, I just have to resize them to post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #10 July 7, 2003 QuoteI've got a couple taken, I just have to resize them to post C'MON MAN..I CAN'T WAIT...C'MON....DON'T THIS TO ME MAN!!!! __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #11 July 7, 2003 QuoteWhy Bonehead doesn't UPDATE their website? It's currently being redesigned. It looks very nice and also has said gear you speak of... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #12 July 7, 2003 here you go... the Audible pockets are soft. Only the section of the liner that has the pockets comes apart with velcro. the buckle seems really nice with an anti-slip/tensioner that keeps the strap tight and there is a soft strap keeper that looks like it will do well keeping it from flopping around or whacking me in the neck or face in freefall. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #13 July 7, 2003 Looks nice...is that a matte-finish?__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #14 July 7, 2003 Is it a skydiving helmet...The pics make it look like an old motorcycle helmet...Pretty cool though!...FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #15 July 7, 2003 yep... shipped right from Bonehead Composites.the "standard" finish isn't quite what the mindwarps I've seen look like though. It's still got the carbon look, but it has a matte black finish that is semi transparent so you can still see the carbon weave under it if that makes sense. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 July 8, 2003 It looks almost like a rounded mindwarp, sort of like the mindwarp milleniums...pretty cool, but I'll have to see one of those buckles up close. Looks gay in the picture.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyAnt 0 #17 July 8, 2003 Oooh! Nice with its own little seat belt and all. Couldn't you just buy a light motor bike helmet for that price then? "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #18 July 8, 2003 probably, but a friend bought me a Bone Bond for Christmas. so all I really had to pay was a couple bucks and shipping. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #19 July 8, 2003 I think the buckle is pretty quick, easy and from what it feels like so far secure. I'm not worried so much about how it looks. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyAnt 0 #20 July 8, 2003 Oh I'm not knocking it. I'm stuck with a Gath for the time being. Is that the same shell as the M3T or whatever? "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #21 July 8, 2003 it's not quite the same shape as the mindwarps that I've seen in person and online, but I'm guessing they'd be pretty similar if you put them side-by-side. no offense taken here. I didn't know what it would look like except from what one of the guys at SQ1 said about it before I ordered it. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #22 July 9, 2003 I think it was me that you talked to about the Guner. It is a lot different in shape then the Mind Warp and I think they fit really nice compred to the mind warp as well. THe strap is really cool as well. The padding in the liner seems to be thicker as well and I think it is quieter in free fall then the mind warp.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #23 July 10, 2003 you're right it does make things a lot quieter in the plane and in freefall. Just got a chance to check it out wed night for a few jumps. I was talking to a few people at the dropzone tonight, didn't have a mindwarp around to compare it to, but it looks like it covers more of the back of my head then the mindwarp would have... well. I'm happy so I'll wait a bit to see if the liners pack down a bit then bake it if needed. doesn't look like i'll have to for now though. Dominic - I think it was you too. So thanks for the advice and pointing me in a good direction. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller 0 #24 July 10, 2003 It looks just like the buckle on the new Parasport Italia Z1 EVO, which I bought about a month ago. It's not bad. It's a buckle. It serves a purpose. And by "gay" do you mean like Fred Flinstone "we'll have a gay old time," or homosexual gay, because the buckle itself actually has a male end that's inserted into a female end, so I'd think that would be the opposite of homosexual gay. Please detect my attempt at witty sarcasm above. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #25 July 11, 2003 Glad I could help and gload you like the helmet.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
