It is also of assumption that, with a full face helmet, an AFF student need not be distracted by opening a full face helmet under canopy, or dealing with visor fog.Īt drop zones you will see that tandem instructors are usually wearing helmets. As well, these helmets are very easy for the drop zone to mount radios for student canopy work. Skydiving AFF students are much more likely to potentially hit their head on exit, on the instructor in freefall, or on the ground when landing. These helmets resemble skateboarding helmets, and they are impact rated by DOT. You may remember during your AFF, that you were required to wear a open face helmet. Under the USPA rules, unless you have a D-license, you are required to wear a skydiving helmet. Of course, the leather frap hats exist as well, but we are just going to talk about open and full face today. So we have got full face and open face hard shelled skydiving helmets. Okay, so if you are a new skydiver and see a variety of different helmets, lets do a quick recap. But hey, maybe it will help one of the ladies out there when making their decision! There are reasons ranging from comfort, for safety, to style and importantly – to discipline! Think about your foreseeable future in skydiving, and consider which skydiving helmet may be a better option for you. Which admittedly, is a little bit embarrassing. As well, I have my own reasons behind my choice. I have asked some of my fellow jumping friends what they think and what they prefer. When you begin to pick your own gear, there is a decent price tag attached, so its good to think about your available options. Although intended use may also be a consideration in your decision. Do I buy a full face skydiving helmet or an open face helmet? The answer, as often in skydiving gear, is personal preference. I wonder if he stripped the original paint on the outside, or just painted over? Hopefully the latter, and someone can try to restore this to as close as original as possible, including uncovering the laundry #.An age old question of skydivers, both new jumpers and more seasoned ones. This camo scheme was typical of the 82nd Airborne during WWII." The exterior has been totally overpainted after the repairs and then camo painted with gas detection paint. The straps are original M2 OD3 11 row straps with early brash buckles and proper male fasteners. With the repaint the heat number is not visible. You can also see the original M2 feet under the brazing on both sides. If you look at the close ups of the bails you can see the repairs are typical field repairs with brass brazing. The shell itself is an original M2 helmet with both bails repaired and original M2 straps reattached. "Beautiful camo painted M2 D loop, with Inland Paratrooper liner. An ID'd paratrooper helmet is a great selling point, why would any reputable dealer hide that fact? Would also help cover his tracks and prevent anyone from finding this thread. In the eBay description I believe he said the inside had thick green paint and the heat stamp was barely visible so I think he probably painted over the numbers.
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