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What is the point of a skydiving helmet?
These helmets are impact-rated by the DOT and are meant to protect the student from injury if a bump occurs on the inside of the plane, on the teacher in freefall or upon landing. Pretty straightforward stuff, no? Once that student graduates, the world of skydiving helmets gets a whole lot bigger.
When can you wear a full face helmet skydiving?
Most training programmes won’t allow you to wear a full face skydiving helmet until after graduation on the basis that you’ve got enough to think about without needing to troubleshoot an additional piece of equipment.
Why do we need to skydive?
The biggest reason many try skydiving for the first time is to overcome a fear. Whether you get the sweats just thinking about tall heights or are wildly afraid of dying, there’s no better way to confront your nightmares than by living them in the waking world!
Can I skydive if I have glasses?
Can you wear glasses or contacts skydiving? The short answer is yes! You can wear either, glasses or contacts. Most skydiving centers provide goggles designed for those that wear glasses or contact lenses.
Can you skydive with sunglasses?
Absolutely. The amazing view is one of the many things that make skydiving as extraordinary as it is. We don’t want you to miss out on the breathtaking sights if you are one of the countless individuals who were not gifted with perfect vision, so don’t fret if you wear glasses or contacts.
What kind of helmet do you wear for skydiving?
A soft shell design is permitted, however, and your skydiving instructor will very likely wear his or her favorite helmet. Student skydivers are usually seen wearing what’s called an open face helmet.
What is an open face skydiving helmet?
These skydiving helmets are exactly that – they cover the head but not the face, allowing students to maintain good communication with their instructor in the airplane and feel the full sensation of the wind in their hair! Open face skydiving helmets generally have a side pocket where the radio is stored.
What makes the kiss the most advanced helmet in skydiving?
The Kiss also comes with 2 audible window covers, you can have an audible in either ear or both ears. And cover the side not being used. You can also use the audible window covers and use your audible internally. These technologies combined with the proven Quick Change Lens System render the KISS the most advanced helmet in skydiving today.
What is a Kiss Helmet?
It all starts with a KISS! Bringing innovation and precision engineering to full-face helmet design, Square One presents the KISS. This is a multi-discipline, state-of-the-art, high-performance helmet.