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[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I skydive and people ask why a lot of us wear helmets since it’s not saving you if you hit the ground. The plane or other people can hurt you plenty.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Correct me if I'm wrong too, but if you're coming in on a parachute and somehow hit your head during the landing, that could hurt a lot, right?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago

If you tumble then yes, it can help there too. It’s usually banging it on exit or turbulence or somebody coming in a little hot to a formation that I’m happy I have it. Pretty sure if you hit the rear wing even with a helmet that’s gonna cause you some issues though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

It also means I can just flip my front visor down and not worry about stinking goggles.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Also a valid reason. I stick my audible altimeter in there too…so that as well.