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Hanging Out

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  1. Dude, do want you want and don’t wear a helmet. We don’t care. If you actually did any of what your handle is you’d understand the importance of wearing one. Again Dumb people don’t know they are dumb.
  2. It’s kind of like people who ride motorcycles without a helmet. Dumb people don’t know they are dumb. 🙄
  3. Lightspeed comes with a a 3 yr warranty. Bose has no support if you have problems. Have had lightspeed for a few years now and couldn't fly without it.
  4. Another Tool yes, but maybe better suited for the built up areas of Southern California. The daylight is abundant north of 49 in the summer months and hitting the fire before noon and the heat of the day is probably a better option. Something the forest services have yet to figure out in the 25yrs I’ve been flying. But who am I to argue as it just leads to bigger fires and bigger paychecks.
  5. Flying sky divers one day and the next day it is -40?? 🙄🤪
  6. HGU-84 single bungee visor with Lightspeed ANR = 966 grams.
  7. Yes Glad you like it. I’ve used an HGU for over 15yrs. In the past year I bought a new setup with the Lightspeed and the fatigue has dropped immensely.
  8. HGU-84 single bungee visor with Lightspeed ANR. 800hrs + a year looking straight down at the line and no neck pains. Lightest combo you’ll find. Trust me.
  9. Gibson Barnes offer a 3yr warranty on their Lightspeed, Tiger and Bose do not. Have a Lightspeed in a HGU-84 and wouldn’t fly without it now.
  10. Know a a couple fellas with the Bose Gallet and Evo combo. All are really happy with them. Personally have used a HGU-84 single bungee visor for the past 20 yrs as 90% of my time is out the bubble and like the light weight and compactness of the helmet. Have loved the fit of the helmet out of the box and is pretty quite. Just recently went through all the research as I wanted to replace it as it’s getting to be that time. Ended up going with the same helmet from Gibson Barnes but are having them install the Lightspeed ANR. Unlike the Bose it comes with a 3yr manufacturer warranty and seems to be a good lightweight system. The Bose once installed has no warranty as you are basically dismantling a Bose headset to install and Bose will not warranty anything. All good choices out there but just personal preference. I deal with Nate from Gibson Barnes and is always helpful. Unit all in with paint runs around $3000 US which is cheaper than most.
  11. Sure Steve if you enjoy giving the Government 40% of your paycheck. ;-)
  12. Maybe for full time guys but not for a contractor. This is set in stone either way.
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