What Cookie Composites does

Cookie Composites is a privately held manufacturer of skydiving helmets and related accessories, founded in 2001 by competitive skydivers Jason Cooke and Jeremy Hunt in Queensland, Australia. The company designs and sells four core helmet models — the G35 (compact modular full-face), G4 (premium full-face with panoramic view), Fuel (modular full-face with extensive accessory support), and M3 (open-face) — priced from US$185 to US$598. The product architecture is built around a modular system of interchangeable top plates, side plates, visors, liners, and camera mounting hardware that integrates with leading action cameras (GoPro Hero 9–13, Insta360 X3/X4/X5, GoPro Max/Max2) and audible altimeters (FlySight). The company holds US Patent US2024/0365901A1 on its G35 Utility Plate system and certifies key safety systems under standards including Fédération Française de Parachutisme.

The business operates a dual go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via flycookie.com (with regional AUD/USD pricing, SSL-secured checkout, and dual fulfillment from Clontarf, Queensland and Utah, USA) paired with a global dealer network of more than 200 dropzones, gear shops, and specialty retailers across 30+ countries. Revenue is generated from one-time sales of helmets, replacement parts, modular accessories, decals, and branded apparel (jerseys, caps, beanies, headsocks). Customers span recreational skydivers, freeflyers, camera flyers, wind-tunnel flyers, and competitive skydivers, with the "Cookie Crew" of world-class athletes serving as a design feedback loop and brand anchor. The company is founder-owned with no disclosed external institutional investment.

Name

Cookie Composites

Legal name

Cookie Composites Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://flycookie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cookie Composites is a privately held Australian manufacturer of skydiving helmets and modular accessories, selling direct-to-consumer and through 200+ global dealers to recreational and competitive skydivers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skydiving Helmets and Headgear

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Helmets & Protective Headgear Retail (Motorcycle/ATV/Snow) (CRAMANAB)

Keywords

• Skydiving helmets
• Skydiving accessories
• Camera mounting systems
• Wind tunnel helmets
• Action sports headgear

Headquarters

HQ city

Clontarf

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Skydiving Helmet Sales: Cookie Composites generates revenue primarily through the sale of skydiving helmets and accessories. The company offers multiple helmet models (G35, G4, Fuel, M3) at different price points from $185 to $598, along with replacement parts, accessories, and customization options.
2. Helmet Parts & Accessories: Replacement parts including liners, visors, side plates, top plates, chin cups, chin straps, and mounting hardware. Accessories include helmet bags, multitools, flight bags, decal kits, and apparel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cookie Composites designs, manufactures, and sells composite skydiving helmets (G35, G4, Fuel, M3) and a modular ecosystem of accessories including camera mounts, utility plates, visors, liners, cutaway chin cups, and branded apparel. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via flycookie.com and through hundreds of dropzone and gear retailers worldwide, with regional pricing in AUD and USD.

Product overview

Cookie Composites is a skydiving helmet manufacturer offering a portfolio of full-face and open-face helmets designed for skydiving and indoor wind tunnel flying. The core product line includes four helmet models: the G35 (compact full-face with modular camera systems), G4 (premium full-face with panoramic view and rear impact protection), Fuel (modular design with interchangeable components), and M3 (open-face with cutaway safety capability). Each helmet model supports extensive customization through interchangeable side plates, top plates, visors, liners, and graphic decals. The product ecosystem extends to camera mounting solutions (Roller Mounts, Flatlock, Side Mounts), safety accessories (Cutaway Chin Cups and Chinstraps), protective bags, and branded apparel including jerseys, caps, beanies, and headsocks. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform with global dealer distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• G35 Skydiving Helmet Full-face skydiving helmet with compact design, interchangeable skid plates, camera mounts, panoramic view, steel spring locking mechanism, and optional patented nylon utility skid plate with GoPro camera cutaway system. Available in 8 colors with 13 plate color options.
• G4 Skydiving Helmet Full-face skydiving and tunnel helmet with lowered jaw line for improved communication, panoramic view, 2mm anti-fog polycarbonate lens, adjustable ventilation, and rear impact protection. Certified for skydiving and wind tunnel use. Available in 13 colors.
• Fuel Skydiving Helmet Modular full-face helmet designed for component swapping to fit changing needs, with audible altimeter windows, optional chin cups for security, GoPro-friendly mounts, and dual top mount with optional flatlocks. Multiple mounting configurations available.
• M3 Skydiving Helmet Open-face helmet for freeflyers and camera flyers with impact protection, reduced snag potential, and cutaway capability even under load. Includes sweat-resistant replaceable liner, dual audible altimeter pockets, and quick-release buckle tested to 500N loads.
• Full Face Roller Mount Billet aluminum camera mount for full-face helmets designed to reduce snag risk. Supports GoPro Hero 9-13, Insta360 X3/X4/X4 Air/X5, GoPro Max/Max2 with up to 75 degrees of angle adjustment.
• Fuel Cutaway Chin Cup Safety-focused chin cup with CoolMax breathable padding, low-profile cutaway handle requiring minimum force to engage under load, and ability to convert to fixed system without tools. Tested under Fédération Française de Parachutisme standards.
• Fuel Top Plate (Dual Camera Mount) Dual top-mount camera assembly with two GoPro Stud mounts for side-by-side camera configuration, flatlock camera release plate mounting, and low positioning for easy helmet interior access.
• Cookie Decal Kit Protective graphic decal kits available for G4 and G35 helmets, offered with 14 design options and 3 finishes (matte, gloss, chrome) with customizable color schemes for scuff and scratch protection along with personalization.
• MX Series Cookie Jersey Performance skydiving jersey for hot, humid climates featuring ergonomic underarm gussets for breathability, 100% recycled polyester with SilverPlus anti-odour technology, extended torso, and reinforced stitching. Offered in men's and women's cuts.
• Helmet Bag Full-face helmet bag for protecting Cookie helmets during storage and transport.
• Flight Bag Flight bag designed for carrying skydiving gear and equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helmet lead time of 4 weeks due to demand
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ChutingstarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor US skydiving gear retailer and online store. Chutingstar stocks Cookie helmets and accessories, making them available to their customer base of skydivers across the USA.
• Rock Sky MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline skydiving gear marketplace. Features Cookie products on their platform, expanding reach to online shoppers.
• iFly DownundercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndoor skydiving (wind tunnel) facility in Australia. Stocks Cookie helmets for tunnel flyers and skydivers.
• Ram AirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkydiving gear retailer and dropzone operator featuring Cookie helmet products.
• Ranch Pro ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGear shop associated with The Ranch skydiving facility. Carries Cookie helmet inventory.
• Sky-shop.eucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean online skydiving gear retailer. Expands Cookie distribution across European markets.
• Wing StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkydiving and paramotor gear retailer with Cookie helmet listings.
• Para GearcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor US skydiving equipment retailer with long history in the sport. Stocks Cookie products.
• BasikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean skydiving gear company based in France. Distributes Cookie helmets across European markets.
• Skydive.atminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian skydiving operator and gear retailer. Stocks Cookie helmets for European customers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tonfly: Italian premium skydiving helmet manufacturer with a parallel product philosophy (full-face composite helmets, modular accessories, camera mounting solutions, premium pricing). Tonfly is the closest direct head-to-head competitor to Cookie in skydiving-specific helmets and competes for the same freeflyer, camera-flyer, and competitive skydiver segments.

Broad incumbents

• Bell Helmets: Major US-based motorcycle and powersports helmet manufacturer with deep R&D in composite helmet construction and safety certification. Comparable in manufacturing craft (composite shells, full-face designs, premium positioning) but operates in motorcycle/powersports rather than skydiving; represents the broader premium helmet landscape Cookie could expand into.
• Shoei: Japanese premium motorcycle helmet maker known for high-end composite shells and rigorous safety engineering. Comparable to Cookie in premium positioning and composite shell manufacturing expertise, though focused on motorcycle rather than skydiving — useful as a benchmark for premium sport-helmet brand economics.
• Schuberth: German premium helmet manufacturer with composite-shell expertise and integrated comms/accessory platforms. Similar to Cookie in modular accessory ecosystems (built-in audio, mounts) and premium composite construction, but in motorcycle and industrial helmets rather than skydiving.
• AGV: Italian premium motorcycle helmet maker with strong racing pedigree and composite shell technology. Comparable to Cookie in brand-led premium pricing, composite materials, and a strong athlete/endorsement-driven marketing approach — though competing in MotoGP rather than skydiving.
• Arai: Japanese premium helmet manufacturer emphasizing hand-built construction, safety engineering, and strong rider loyalty. Comparable to Cookie in premium positioning, niche enthusiast following, and founder-driven quality ethos — though focused on motorcycle rather than skydiving.
• HJC: South Korean helmet manufacturer with broad product range across motorcycle, snow, and powersports segments. Comparable to Cookie in modular, multi-platform approach and global distribution, though at much larger scale and broader categories.
• Nolan: Italian premium helmet maker (Nolan, X-Lite, Grex brands) with composite and polycarbonate shells plus integrated comms platforms. Comparable to Cookie in modular accessory philosophy and integrated electronics, but in motorcycle helmets rather than skydiving.
• POC Sports: Swedish premium protective gear brand covering cycling, snow, and action sports with composite helmets and a strong athlete-driven design philosophy. Comparable to Cookie in premium positioning, athlete endorsement model, and modular accessory ecosystems across extreme sports — a credible adjacent competitor if Cookie expands beyond skydiving.
• Giro Sport Design: US-based helmet and protective gear maker with broad presence in cycling, snow, and action sports. Comparable to Cookie in multi-platform composite helmet construction, customizability options, and strong community-driven marketing — though at significantly larger scale and across broader action-sports categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cookiehelmets
• Instagraminstagram.com/cookiehelmets
• Xx.com/cookiehelmets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cookie-composites

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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