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Skydiving Camera Helmets Provide Comfort and Stability
from: Maxx Sports GuidesGary Patnor may not have been the first skydiver on the planet, but he was probably one of the first to wear a skydiving helmet.
Patnor helped to market Sony's portable camera in an historic advertising event. Patnor was asked to attach a camera to his body in one of his flying stunts.
Patnor made some modifications and fastened the relatively heavy camera on a helmet. This gave him more freedom to film the world beneath him as he floated earthward.
Today, the filming of a skydiving stunt is much easier -- thanks to the skydiving camera helmet inspired and pioneered by Gary Patnor. Today, skydiving video coverage is commonplace.
A jumper-cum-videographer captures other jumpers and surrounding scenery with the help of a skydiving camera helmet.
Balance, Stability Unaffected
Skydiving camera helmets come in various colors, designs, shapes and almost anything else that manufacturers can add.
Skydiving camera helmets hold the camera firmly without affecting the jumper's balance and stability. It also makes filming activity easier by providing the jumper more freedom of movement while airborne.
A good skydiving camera helmet unit is essential for skydivers who want to learn to take videos, or expert videographers who want to learn skydiving.
Headfirst Headgear (www.headfirstheadgear.com) offers a choice of two models of skydiving camera helmets for would-be skydiving videographers.
Warlock Freefly Helmet
This helmet is engineered to carry the full load of the camera with ease and at the same time support the user's balance. The helmet is made of Kevlar mixed with fibreglass to ensure durability and air resistance. The soft inside-cushion provides head support with a chin strap for stability.
Side Effect Camera Helmet
Crafted for professional video graphic work, this headgear is designed for top picture quality. The headpiece is designed for maximum head protection, especially from the camera's weight.
The chin strap mechanism adjusts to anyone's chin for comfort, as well as superior protection and optimum security.
Bonehead (www.boneheadcomposites.com) has its own state-of-the-art camera helmet model for skydiving. Visit their website for a tour of their products. Their most sought after camera helmet model is the Flat-Top-Pro. It has been used by such famous names in skydiving videography and photography such as Norman Kent, Michael McGowan, and Joe Jennings.
Camera helmets are hot sellers among those who earn a living by filming the skydiving experience. It's perhaps one of their most prized possessions.
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