Sighting
Systems
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NEWTON CROSS-SIGHT - This economy-priced polarizing eyesight, once aligned with
your camera's viewfinder, enables you to quickly aim the camera on target. The refractive
Newton pattern (a series of hyperbola forming a cross pattern) ensures that, no matter how
the helmet may shift, you will always be able to point the camera at the target seen in
the center of the cross. These quality sights are made in U.S.A.
Sight Only: $89.00
Swivel clamp & helmet mounting post: $29.00 (see
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TINTED EYESIGHT ASSEMBLY
- An easy-to-use transparent amber sight with
center-spot to make centering your subject simple while at the same time causing no visual
obstruction. This eyesight assembly comes standard on most PARA*MOUNT Systems and is also
available separately. Eyesight assembly is simple to install and includes eyesight,
adjustable swivel clamp, mounting post and instructions for easy attachment to your
helmet:
$49.00
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SWIVEL
CLAMP ASSEMBLY - Easily mount a sight to any helmet with a
rigid forehead area. The swivel clamp allows movement in any
direction for proper camera/sight alignment. Once aligned simply
lock the sight into place by tightening the knurled knob. Attaching
the clamp assembly requires a ¼" mounting hole in the brim of
the helmet. Includes swivel clamp assembly, helmet mounting post,
attachment hardware and installation instructions.
$29.00 |
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ARTICULATING
BRACKET - This bracket was made to solve the problem of
freefly helmets having a neoprene forehead area. The problem is that
in order to mount a ringsight, you must place it too far away from
your eye in order to avoid jamming it into your eye while putting
the helmet on. This makes it pretty hard to use a sight and the
metal juts so far out that it is a safety hazard.
The articulating clamp allows you to mount a post that is spring
loaded and rotates to allow you to move the sight out of the way and
put the helmet on. As you can see, the pin and slot on the front of
the mount allows a 90 degree axial movement. Then rotate the shaft
to move the sight back into place. Kit comes with three Allen head
mounting screws, Allen wrench, and articulating bracket. It's the
perfect way to add a ringsight to many of today's freefly helmets.
The sight mounts to this bracket with a normal swivel clamp.
$55.00 |
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Altitude Awareness
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The new
Pro-Dytter
audible altimeter features the following:
- Three selectable warning
altitudes.
- 1st and 2nd warning: Different pulsating tones.
- 3rd warning: High pitch siren!
- Your choice of one, two or three warnings.
- Easy and quick to set on the ground or in the aircraft.
- Fully automatic "set-and-forget technology".
- Thin and ergonomic curved design.
- Fits easily and comfortably in a frap hat or hard helmet.
- Includes snap-on holder for mounting on the outside of any type of
helmet or on a pair of goggles.
- Compatible with new generation visual warning system.
$ 170.00 |
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PRO-TRACK
audible altimeter
- The most advanced, user friendly, and accessible audible
altimeter/electronic logbook/freefall computer available to
skydives. It has everything you would ever want in an audible
altimeter. New technology advances in speed calculation have been
developed so that skydivers can now record and compare their
freefall speeds accurately. The Pro-Track is compatible with the new
Jump- Track electronic logbook software and the Data-Track PC
Interface. Although information collected by Pro-Track can be easily
viewed on its large LCD view screen, Pro-Track in combination with
the Data-Track PC Interface allows the skydiver to download
information collected to a PC computer and have a graphical record
of extremely detailed freefall information.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 3 selectable warning altitudes.
- 1st & 2nd warnings: Different pulsating tones.
- 3 Warning pre-set memory banks (AFF, freefly, RW, etc.)
- 3rd warning: High pitched siren!
- Your choice of 1, 2, or 3 warnings.
- Same size as the Pro-Dytter (2 1/4" x 1 3/4" x
1/2")
- Choice of LO or HI warning alarm volume.
- Choice of display readings in mph and ft/sec or km/h and m/sec
- Choice of altitude readings in feet or meters
- Previously accumulated freefall time and number of jumps can be
programmed into the PRO-TRACK
- Choice of Economy and Automatic modes to conserve battery.
- No data is lost when replacing batteries.
- Accumulates the total number of jumps and freefall time up to
10,000 jumps.
- Continuously stores detailed information about the last 200 jumps,
including:
- Date, jump number, dive type, exit altitude, opening altitude,
freefall time and 4 different speed information readings for:
- Maximum speed achieved.
- Average freefall speed for the dive.
- Average speed of the first half of the dive.
- Average speed of the second half of the dive.
- All data is instantly available on a large LCD view screen. NO
NEED TO BRING YOUR LAPTOP TO THE DZ where it could be lost, damaged
or stolen!
- Detailed jump profiles for the last 10 jumps can be downloaded to
a PC computer with the DATA-TRACK PC Interface accessory.
- Add your comments, store and synchronize video and stills too.
Print reports & manipulate data.
- Spare set of batteries Included.
Audible Altimeter &
Freefall Computer $290.00
Version 2.0
Computer
Logbook Software & PC interface for Pro-Track
$99.00
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Lenses & Filters
VIDEO WIDE ANGLE LENS -
Reduce the jittery image associated with your camcorders standard lens and
improve your videos by using a wide angle attachment lens during freefall
video. Compact and lightweight with all glass optics, these quality video
camera lenses are available in medium wide and ultra wide. With their
increased field-of-view, these lenses allow you to work closer to your
subjects for more accurate framing as well as striking visual angles and
effects.
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Compact and lightweight with
all glass optics, this .5x wide angle lens is a high quality
wide-angle lens for digital/video cameras with a filter thread of
37mm. It can also be fitted to cameras with a smaller filter thread
size by using a step-up ring. This lens will increase your video
camera's field of view by 50% thus allowing you to work closer to
your subjects for more accurate framing and striking visual
angles/effects. A front filter thread of 46mm encourages the use of
a skylight filter for lens protection or a polarizing filter for
increased color saturation. The lens simply screw on like a filter
and come with lens caps and handy storage case.
$85.00
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This .43x ultra-wide
angle lens is extremely small, and was created for digital/video
cameras that have 37mm sized filter threads or smaller. It can also
be fitted to cameras with a smaller filter thread size by using a
step-up ring. This high quality lens has an extreme curvature of
field, or fisheye effect and will increase your video camera's field
of view by a full 135%. This allows you to work very close to your
subjects for striking visual angles and effects. The optical glass
lens elements are multicoated to reduce the possibility of flare,
ghosting and internal reflection. The lens simply screws on like a
filter and come with lens caps and handy storage case.
$85.00
(If your camera has a
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STEP-UP RINGS - These
quality aluminum step-up rings are designed to allow you to add a
larger thread size wide angle lens to your video camera's smaller
thread size lens. They simply screw onto your camera's filter
threads and then to your add-on wide angle lens. Step-up rings are
available in a number of different sizes. Specify size when
ordering.
$20.00.
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UV/SKYLIGHT LENS PROTECTION FILTER - A must to protect your valuable lens from irreparable
damage by terminal velocity dust particles encountered in freefall. Filters out
ultra-violet light rays that can degrade your photographic images while also cutting
through atmospheric haze. Filters are available in 37mm, 46mm, 49mm and 52mm sizes.
Specify filter size when ordering:
$16.00
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POLARIZER FILTER
- One of the handiest filters available, a polarizing filter
removes glare and reflections from water, glass and most other surfaces. Colors become
more saturated, clouds stand out better from the blue sky and highlight detail is less
likely to washout. Conventional polarizing filter has revolving mount so you can adjust
filter for maximum polarization. This filter works equally well with video or still
cameras and includes protective clear plastic case. Filters are available in 46mm, 49mm
and 52mm sizes. Specify filter size when ordering:
$45.00
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ANTI-FOG LENS CLEAN KIT - Don't miss the skydive because your lens fogged up! Put
a drop of anti-fog fluid on a wad or a rolled up lens tissue and gently clean lens
elements. Then follow with a second dry tissue to polish optical surface. Unique anti-fog
ingredient keeps your lens clear of mist & haze that would cloud the lens elements if
ordinary cleaner were used. Kit includes squeeze bottle of Anti-Fog lens cleaner and lens
cleaning tissue:
$5.00
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Camera and System
Accessories
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STANDARD
QUICK
RELEASE ADAPTER -
Attaches
to any helmet with a flat surface for secure mounting and quick
release of your video or still cameras. The quick release is
threaded for ¼ -20 and 3/8" and will work with all video, 35mm
and medium format cameras. It snaps in quickly to positively lock
the camera down to any flat surface and releases with the push of a
front release lever. The unit measures 3.25” x 2.5” x 3/4”
(LxWxH) and weights 7.75 ounces. This
quick release mounts easily to the top of any helmet with a flat
surface. To mount to your helmet simply drill a hole on the top
surface of a flat top helmet. Secure the bottom plate down to the
top of the helmet by using the appropriate diameter screw through
the inside of the helmet (screw not included). Next, using the
supplied 1/4" tripod socket screw, fasten the camera to the top
plate. Then simply snap the top plate to the bottom plate and
you’re ready to go. - $60.00
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COMPACT
CAMERA QUICK RELEASE
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Attaches
to any helmet with a flat surface for secure mounting and quick
release of your video or still cameras. The compact quick release is
threaded for ¼ -20 and will work with all video and 35mm cameras.
It snaps in quickly to positively lock the camera down to any flat
surface and releases with the push of a side release button. The
unit measures 3.5” x 2” x 1/2” (LxWxH) and weights only 5.5
ounces. Mounting on the flat surface of the camera helmet is easy by
securing the bottom plate to the helmet using the supplied mounting
bolt through the inside of the helmet. Fasten the camera to the top
plate using the supplied 1/4" tripod socket screw. You simply
snap the top plate to the bottom plate and it’s ready to go. - $95.00
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SKYLIGHT VIDEO RECORDING INDICATOR
- A small, compact electronic unit can help you in a BIG way by letting you verify that
your helmet mounted video camera record mode and rolling -- anytime throughout the
skydive! The Skylight uses a tiny light sensitive transistor that you simply tape to your
video camera's external record indicator (tally light). When you begin recording, your
video camera's record indicator lights and the Skylight's transistor triggers (via a small
battery pack) an ultra-bright LED that attaches to your helmet's eyesight or other visible
location. The easy-to-see LED illuminates brightly and can be seen throughout the skydive,
forever eliminating the confusion of if the camera is actively recording or only in
stand-by! This unit is designed to work with most video cameras and comes complete with
"easy to install" mounting instructions and batteries:
$49.00
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SKYLIGHT 2 VIDEO RECORDING
INDICATOR - This self contained unit is designed to work with video cameras that
are equipped with a 6-9 volt DC OUT jack (3/32") and external tally light. The device
uses your video camera's battery as a power source. When the unit is installed properly
and the video camera is powered up, a Green LED will illuminate. When the camera is
recording, a Red LED will illuminate. The easy-to-see LED's glow brightly and can be seen
throughout the skydive. The Skylight 2 is easy to install and comes with mounting
instructions and everything necessary to attach to your camera helmet:
$49.00
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CAM EYE II -
Plugs into your camcorders LANC jack. It
controls your camcorder and reads the camera's status for you.
CamEye II works in parallel with the normal control buttons on your
camcorder so you can still operate the camera in the normal way.
With short clicks on the units red button you can toggle between Start and
Standby modes. By holding the button down you can turn your camera
OFF and back ON. Three different indication lights (Blue, Red, and
Purple) will indicate the camera's status at all times. Any SONY
camcorder with a LANC jack can be controlled via the CamEye II as well as
many other camcorder brands.
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BLOW SWITCH still camera trigger kit - You can now trigger your 35mm camera's
shutter hands-free with this compact mouth activated remote shutter release. The Blow
Switch (a micro-switch/diaphragm combination) is about the size of your thumb and can be
positioned almost anywhere on the helmet. To trigger the still camera you simply blow
lightly into the small diameter hose that you route down to your lips. Short puffs into
the hose fire off single shots while a constant blowing pressure will yield continuous
shooting. To use the Blow Switch your camera must accept a remote shutter release and you
must have the wired plug-in to fit your particular camera. To install simply cut your
shutter release's button off and soldier the two wires that trip your camera's shutter to
the two terminals on the Blow Switch's micro-switch. The kit includes the
micro-switch/diaphragm unit, pressure hosing and installation instructions:
$29.00
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BITE SWITCH still camera trigger kit - Measuring 1.5" x .75" x .25"
(LxWxH) the bite switch is an easy and compact way to trigger your 35mm camera. The push
button switch is completely encased in a water tight rubber housing and easily triggered
by biting down on or depressing the button with your thumb. To use the Bite Switch your
camera must accept a remote shutter release and you must have the wired plug-in to fit
your particular camera. The switch has two 18" leads and is simple to splice into
most 35mm camera electronic remote shutter releases. The kit includes switch and
installation instructions:
$35.00
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TONGUE
SWITCH still camera trigger kit - Now it's easy to trigger
your still camera with the press of your tongue. Small and compact, it
is operated by a movement similar to pressing your tongue against the
front teeth to fire off a shot. The tongue switch is totally encased
in rubber and is completely waterproof. The unit has an overall length
of 23" and a 3/32" stereo sub mini-plug attached for plugging into
most Canon still cameras. If you are using another brand of camera you
can easily cut off the sub-mini plug and splice the cable wires into
the remote shutter release plug made for your particular 35mm camera.
The Tongue Switch works with even the tightest full-face helmets and
chin cups, and requires no jaw movement.
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The
CAMERA CONDOM
PC is a
protective neoprene cover fits your video camera like a glove. They are
easy to put on and are designed to help protect the camera from dust,
condensation, cold weather, lens fog and damage from riser slap and
abrasion. The thermal properties of neoprene insulate your camera from
rapid temperature changes which cause condensation, cold weather shutdown
and lens fog. The Camera Condom is form fitting and has a Velcro closure
in the rear. It eliminates the need for a bulky, non-aerodynamic rigid
enclosure. They are currently available for:
Sony PC1, PC5, PC7, PC8, PC9, PC10, PC100, PC101, PC103, PC105,
PC109, PC110, PC115, PC120, HC20, HC21, HC30, HC32, HC40, & HC42 - $35.00
JVC GR-DVM 50U, 70U, 80U, & 90U - $35.00
*Please specify which camera you have when ordering.
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The
CAMERA
CONDOM
TRV is a
protective neoprene cover that is designed to fit specific Sony TRV video
cameras like a glove. They are easy to put on and designed to help protect
the camera from dust, condensation, cold weather, lens fog and damage from
riser slap and abrasion. The thermal properties of neoprene insulate your
camera from rapid temperature changes that cause condensation, cold
weather shutdown and lens fog. The Camera Condom is form fitting and has a
Velcro closure in the rear. It eliminates the need for a bulky,
non-aerodynamic rigid enclosure. They are currently available for:
Sony TRV18, TRV25, TRV27, TRV38, TRV39, TRV70 & TRV80- $35.00
*Please specify which camera you have when ordering.
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GAFFER MATTE Cloth Tape - The original super strength cloth photo tape.
Non-reflective and waterproof. Highest tack strength and adhesion level, even at sub-zero
or high temperatures. This tape has a high quality natural rubber adhesive that leaves no
residue, making it excellent for sealing the seam around camcorder doors to reduce tape
flutter from freefall wind blast and repairs to helmet and camera equipment in the field.
This Gaffer Tape is the finest available. Color is Black. 2" x 60 yds:
$26.00
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JACK SAFETY Hook Knife - Developed for use in skydiving, this quality hook knife
affords a large durable cutting area with opposing cutting surfaces. (Replaceable blades
store in handle.) Ergonomic design makes it easy to handle in an emergency situation. Be
prepared to cut your way out of an entanglement with this quality safety knife. Overall
length is 8 inches (20 cm) and includes a soft case:
$15.00
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Camera Attachments
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CAMERA-LOC Fastening Tape - A heavy duty replacement for Velcro for simple and
secure attachment of just about anything. Camera-Loc is the means of camera attachment on
the Para*Mount Camera Systems. Extremely strong tape to tape mating is easy to achieve by
simply pressing two strips together. Tape attaches to most any surface by simply removing
the liner to expose the pressure sensitive adhesive. Camera-Loc when engaged to itself
gives an audible snap which assures closure and can be reclosed hundreds of times.
Camera-Loc is available in 1" width and in rolls 14" or 36" in length.
Specify length of roll when ordering.
1" x 36" roll: $19.00
1" x 14" roll: 7.00
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BLANK VHS VIDEO TAPES - These professional quality, high grade blank VHS video tapes are perfect for
dubbing tandem videos and all your other skydives for sell to your customers. The tapes
are 15 minutes in length and include a white cardboard slip sleeve. These tapes really add
that professional touch to your video productions and save you money over those expensive,
standard quality 120 minute video tapes you’ve been using. Face and spine labels are
also available as well as UPS/US Postal Service approved white shipper boxes. Order a
supply for the upcoming season!
Fuji VHS blank video tape w/ slip sleeve: $2.40 each
Face labels (10 per sheet): $1.25 sheet
Spine labels (12 per sheet): $1.25 sheet
VHS tape shipper box (holds one tape): $0.60 each
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Helmet Accessories
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Side Mount Platform
- The easy to attach,
side mount video platform is designed to accept most Sony, JVC, and
similar digital camcorders. The video platform is contoured to the
shape of the helmet which reduces the chance of line entrapment. The
"variable pitch" mount allows for adjustment of the video camera
angle, up or down, anywhere from 0 to 30 degrees, in either direction.
The mount can also be rotated 180 degrees, allowing for inverted
camera attachment. The kit comes complete with tripod mounting screw,
adjustable retention strap, attachment hardware and mounting
instructions. Available in black or white.
To ensure a proper fit please specify your camera model when ordering.
- $79.00
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Top Mount Platform
- For the
addition of a top mounted camera, this 3" wide (side to side) X 6"
long (front to back) platform easily attaches to any Velocity helmet.
The top mount platform is contoured to the shape of the Velocity which
helps reduce the chance of line entrapment. It's unique "hinged top"
design allows for quick access to the camera tripod mount screw to
secure or remove the camera. The top mount platform features a
twin-point helmet attachment and "variable pitch" for adjusting the
camera's angle. The kit comes complete with tripod mounting screw,
adjustable retention strap, attachment hardware, and mounting
instructions. Available in black or white - $99.00
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SYSTEM 3 HELMET LINERS - These easy to install replacement
liners Velcro into the helmet shell for simple sizing of the Protec
helmet used in the Para*Mount System 3. Any Protec can become a
small, medium, large or X-large with these inexpensive liner
replacements. Specify size when ordering:
$15.00
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SUPER LITE HELMET LINERS - These easy to install replacement liners Velcro into
the headband and crown for simple sizing of the Para*Mount Super Lite helmet system. A
self adhesive neoprene pad is included so you can obtain a custom fit easily. Any Super
Lite camera system can be re-sized as a small, medium, large or X-large with these
inexpensive liner replacements. Specify size when ordering:
$10.00
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VELOCITY HELMET LINERS -
These easily installed 3-piece replacement liners are easy to
install and simply Velcro into any Velocity helmet shell for sizing
of the helmet. Your Velocity helmet can be re-sized as small,
medium, large, X-large or XX-large with these quality liner
replacements. Specify size when ordering.
$30.00
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SOFT SHELL CHINSTRAP ASSEMBLY - For use on all camera helmets, this quality
chinstrap has a soft and comfortable reinforced fabric chin cup. The chinstrap has four
points of attachment (dot snaps) for added security on any helmet. Fully adjustable and
easy to don, each chinstrap comes with the necessary hardware for mounting on any helmet:
$10.00
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HARD SHELL CHINSTRAP ASSEMBLY - The same secure 4-point design as the chinstrap
described above except that this hard shell - soft cup model has a comfortable interior
foam and hard outside, black poly cup. Fully adjustable and easy to don, each hard shell
chinstrap assembly comes with the necessary hardware for mounting to any helmet:
$15.00
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RATCHETING CHIN CUP ASSEMBLY
- This easy to install, rigid
chin cup modification offers additional stability and is most popular for
helmets equipped with one or more camera platforms. Designed to fit
the Velocity helmet, it is adaptable to other popular helmets also. The unique ratcheting system makes it quick and easy to adjust the
chin cup for a comfortable, secure fit. The kit comes complete with a rigid
chin cup with soft liner, attachment hardware, and mounting instructions.
$49.00
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