| p>A Good Skydiving Helmet | | | | skydiving equipment bag. These models have a |
| In the world of skydiving, there are several pieces in | | | | moulded chin guard as part of their design. They also |
| the equipment puzzle that are considered essential, | | | | have a visor that takes the place of the separate |
| even crucial. This is certainly the case in most extreme | | | | goggles mentioned earlier. Many skydivers find this |
| sports and in some where the element of risk is part | | | | type of helmet more comfortable. They also enjoy |
| of the allure. When skydivers purchase skydiving | | | | better viewing because there are no goggle frames or |
| equipment, they invariably include a good helmet, | | | | edges to obstruct the view. Those who wear |
| primarily to protect the head if something goes wrong | | | | eyeglasses may find this type of helmet ideal. |
| (but also for general protection during the jump). | | | | Filming The Jump |
| Which Style Fits You Best? | | | | Most beginning skydivers don't include a video camera |
| First-time purchasers may choose from a variety of | | | | in their equipment because they rely on the skydiving |
| styles. It might be wise for the student or learning | | | | school or instructor to provide video record of their |
| skydiver to talk at length with expert amateurs and | | | | activity. But some who stick with this exciting sport |
| professionals, to get some ideas about the best | | | | eventually invest in a helmet with built in camera. |
| helmets. Personal taste and opinion will always have | | | | Almost any camera of reasonable size can be |
| some bearing on these skydiving equipment decisions, | | | | accommodated. Some skydivers attach a camera to |
| but no one should try to save a few dollars and | | | | a standard helmet using specially designed brackets. |
| sacrifice comfort or safety. | | | | The appearance is more bulky than a camera helmet |
| The basic choice, and among the least expensive, is | | | | but the results are usually very good. |
| the open face helmet with a simple strap for the chin. | | | | Some skydivers include headgear that is little more |
| A separate pair of goggles protect the eyes from the | | | | than a leather cover for the head that holds hair down. |
| wind during the dive. These fundamental helmets come | | | | But these are not recommended, as they provide no |
| in various colors and are often the helmet provided | | | | protection for the head during or at the end of the |
| during school and training. | | | | jump. A good helmet worn during a skydive can literally |
| Some skydivers add a full-face helmet to their | | | | be the difference between life and death. |