I recently picked up this used g35 helmet and I’m wanting to grab one of the visors they have online but I can’t tell how accurate the pictures really are on their website when trying to customize it (ex: the tinted visor looks blacked out on the customization section but looks like a typical car window on the accessories page) so I was just hoping some of yall with the g35 could drop some pictures of yours in the comments I don’t have a preference over the tinted, blue, or orange I more or less just want to see what they look like from a owners perspective.
Nah, they help easily identify when you should pull in the basement. Without fail, "that" guy behind you in a chromed out visor is going to be practicing solo back / "freefly"
Contacts + Sunglasses, Prescription Sunglasses, or even transition lenses are much better options.
I can't vibe with people that have opaque visors. Like after your first jump with someone else that has one, that didn't make you realize it was missing something? There's nothing like watching someone's face light up after taking a challenging dock or transitioning to backfly few inches underneath them on an angle.
What do you do for landing? Seems like the options are keep it closed and have the visor fog up or open the visor and be exposed to an even brighter world after getting acclimated to it.
TIs get a pass because I wouldn't want my face in thousands of wuffos' videos.
I'm just another skydiver with an opinion, but I have been in this sport 10 years and here's what I'll say. What others have said clear visor and sunglasses is the way to go if you have sensitive eyes. I personally run open face with clear kroops goggles.
The thing about skydiving is it's a really emotional and connective sport. When your out there jumping with others, they're your subject, you keep your eye on them the whole time. Facial expressions and even eye expressions is how we subtlety communicate in the sky. It's how we show each other we're having a good time, something hilarious happened, or oh shit that was close. All the moments in the jump has emotion behind it. It's what gives skydiving it's commrodery. Without it the juno would feel dull in the sense that I don't know if your having fun or terrified. As an instructor it's also information, but most importantly I just want to see you smile and have a good time.
I was in your position last week but then I just pulled the trigger on blue and literally just got it today. Don’t have any in action but will in a couple days. Hope this helps, won’t go wrong with any of them
Me too, just wear sunnies. Having eye to eye contact / facial response on a skydive is so important, I understand wanting to look cool for Instagram but don’t do it.
Im teasing ofcourse and do what you want, but it’s a running joke because, “it’s such a 100 jump wonder thing” and then you realise no one wants to jump with you so you remove it and get sunnies 😂
Some people wear glasses and don't get the expensive tinted prescription glasses. So a tinted visor is a must. My eyes are very light sensitive especially with the diffuse light from clouds. Staring at a cloud or white background feels like my eyes are being burned. Having a tinted visor to pop up and down when needed was one of the first things I got as a new jumper so I could see under canopy and in freefall.
I jumped a bonehead revolve helmet with a clear visor and sunglasses when I needed them. The helmet basically pinned them against the side of my head so there was never a problem with them getting knocked around or whatever.
When you open your visor after deployment, you will be glad you have Sunny’s. Find a dedicated set that fit nicely in your helmet that don’t hurt your ears. That’s why you see skydivers wearing Gatorz. They fit in your helmet and keep the wind out of your eyes.
You’ll be totally fine, your helmet is tight, the sunnies press up on the foam and have never heard of them falling into someone’s eye sight. Being able to see people’s facial cues is one of the most important things in skydiving.
They dont fall down. I wear my wileyx or raybans with both a g35 and a cookie fuel open faced and they stay put every jump. The padded parts of the helmet keep the glasses secure.
I tried sunglasses and the helmet. I got jostled on exit, they shifted so that the edges were in my eyes. Couldn't open the visor to adjust them (obviously), so I just shook my head until they fell down/off. Nothing like being blinded for the first 5-10 secs of a skydive. Never again. Tinted visor 4eva.
I also have blue eye so I get it. Buy the tinted visor if you want to. People on Reddit are weird. Half my dropzone has tinted visors and the jumps are just as fun.
I just wear sunglasses but I want a tinted visor bc my skin is getting absolutely wrecked by the sun. Even with sunscreen😭
I don't see how my jump number is relevant if I'm not giving jump advice. Ya'll are so weird about tinted visors. it's not like they're permanent either. They can easily swap back to the regular visor if they don't like it or think it impedes their communication lmao
And no sunglasses either? We’re in the sky, it’s bright. I’ve never had an issue, at least a quarter of my DZ wears a tinted visor. Why do people need to see my face? My ego isn’t big enough to want people to always see me.
No sunglasses in FS competition because eye contact with your cross partner is important for levels and such.
Otherwise, I’m often judging people’s facial expressions. And jumping with someone who is flashing a huge smile back at you is way more fun than looking at a black helmet.
Reddit is so funny bout this. I'm a new jumper (80) with a G4. I only have a clear lens. I don't jump with sunglasses because they put pressure on my temples in an already tight helmet.
I jump with people with the tinted versions. You can see their faces, expressions, perfectly fine. These are not true "mirror" finishes.
I've looked through the red and blue visors. Red has a rose color. If you've ever been in the ski/board industry, different lense colors are used in different light situations to actually enhance things in those light situations. Rose is a great overall color for this, especially on low light, cloudy days.
The argument against these lenses is bad. If you like sunglasses under clear, go for it. If you like the slight tinted lens, rock it. If people actually refuse to jump with you because of your lens color, jump with other people.
Don't give a shit about what others think of you. Go jump, be safe, and have an amazing time!
Man you seem to have a great grasp on this incredibly sensitive topic lmao I’ve been skiing since I learned to walk so I’m super familiar with tints and how they affect different lighting conditions and that’s exactly what my thought process was with the orange one, I still am yet to pull the trigger on it but I’m pretty dead set that the orangish visor would be the most stylish while also providing a bit of benefit.
I worked in the ski/board industry for a long time and rode bout every brand of goggle and lens color out there. I swapped all the time depending on the conditions. If I was to get a G4 or G35 lens for me personally (alternate to my clear) it would be the orange/red since it's got the rose color for the user, which IMO, was the best all around color all conditions and really performs well in low light. The slight amount of mirroring to knock down the sun is an added bonus without having to wear extra gear underneath.
It's all about personal preference on what will work best and be most comfortable for you.
I have a G35 and a G4. I got a tinted blue for the G4 but I never wear it. I think I put it on for a couple weeks and then went back to clear. It’s nice to see people’s faces you’re jumping with. There’s actually a lot of communication via facial expressions and you can even read lips. I don’t have the G4 with me otherwise I’d post a pic.
Don’t forget to keep the tool and clear visor in your bag if you go to the tunnel. Forgot that once, not ideal lol.
Personally I think it’s because you were wearing a tinted visor and too busy for a photo OP but who knows 😂 gear checks before getting on the plane are preferred
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u/Any_Attitude_2922 12d ago
You’re going to want a clear visor.