Awesome footage!
Helmets create a much more stable platform to attach the cameras to for one. Can you imagine just using the GoPro head strap doing those speeds up there. Probably wouldn't stay on too long. Plus aids in using the in helmet communication systems they sometimes use.
Also when wearing the full face helmets with the visor you don't get as much wind ramming you straight in the face and head. Ever ridden a motorbike with a helmet or just some glasses, and then ridden with a full face helmet. Makes it a lot nicer. Also helps if there are insects in the air I am guessing, at those speed I am sure they would hurt if they hit anywhere on you unprotected on the head/face or may break the high level of concentration required to do what they do.
But I am sure they also have to wear them to be seen to be being safety conscious by Red Bull. Despite what they are actually doing to begin with :-D
Awesome footage .love to do it but ah Naaa. There's another great clip on YOUTUBE that I've watched plenty of times is called ,,, GRINDING THE CRACK .Jeb Corliss ,awesome sound clip and footage ,seen it many times and would be the ultimate rush.
scotto
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Got me **** why they wear helmets!!!
Impressive footage!
jighead
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Yeah
Not much point really.
maxxeman
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The Point being! if I had the
The Point being! if I had the skill and the balls big enough to do this, I think catching a Marlin would seem like foul hooking a Blowie.
I would be dreaming of having feathers every night for the rest of my life. (not so long maybe if this was my sport of choice)
maxxeman
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The Point being! if I had the
The Point being! if I had the skill and the balls big enough to do this, I think catching a Marlin would seem like foul hooking a Blowie.
I would be dreaming of having feathers every night for the rest of my life. (not so long maybe if this was my sport of choice)
jighead
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Was talking about the stackhat mate. Not the full on rush that this would create.
luke t
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Just something to stick the
Just something to stick the GoPro to I suppose !!!
and to attach a visor too so your bloody eyelids don't peel off your face !!!
Noxious
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Great footage. I'm sure a
Great footage.
I'm sure a helmet might save you from small bits of debris or maybe save you from a small bird knocking you out at speed?
Would do next to nothing at full impact, but might save your head and face from 'the small stuff'.
sea-kem
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That is off the richter
That is off the richter scale.
Love the West!
Shark B8
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Farking awsome. U know wot
Farking awsome. U know wot they say, better wearing protection than without it
Go big or go home..
Buz
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Awesome footage! Helmets
Awesome footage!
Helmets create a much more stable platform to attach the cameras to for one. Can you imagine just using the GoPro head strap doing those speeds up there. Probably wouldn't stay on too long. Plus aids in using the in helmet communication systems they sometimes use.
Also when wearing the full face helmets with the visor you don't get as much wind ramming you straight in the face and head. Ever ridden a motorbike with a helmet or just some glasses, and then ridden with a full face helmet. Makes it a lot nicer. Also helps if there are insects in the air I am guessing, at those speed I am sure they would hurt if they hit anywhere on you unprotected on the head/face or may break the high level of concentration required to do what they do.
But I am sure they also have to wear them to be seen to be being safety conscious by Red Bull. Despite what they are actually doing to begin with :-D
Patto 1
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Awesome footage .love to do
Awesome footage .love to do it but ah Naaa. There's another great clip on YOUTUBE that I've watched plenty of times is called ,,, GRINDING THE CRACK .Jeb Corliss ,awesome sound clip and footage ,seen it many times and would be the ultimate rush.
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Buz
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Love it, and yep mega sound
Love it, and yep mega sound track! :-D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Veg63B8ofnQ
jighead
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Love it
That is bloody classic.
Walfootrot
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Think they wear the helmets
Think they wear the helmets to stop their hair getting ripped out.
That is just sick, you would need a lot of faith in the person that made the suit..... one rip.. splat all over
More drum lines, kill the bloody sharks!