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Best brand of gear?

 
 


KurtS91


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Nov 2, 2009, 12:29 PM

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Hi there, I was just wandering what is the best and most reliable type of gear for skydiving? e.g. parachute and harness


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Nov 2, 2009, 12:36 PM

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Re: [KurtS91] Best brand of gear? [In reply to] Can't Post
Yeap, I find most of my sucessful skydives have been done with a parachute and a harness... way more reliable than anything thing else that I have considered using Tongue


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Nov 2, 2009, 12:41 PM

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omg I love these kind of threads

Let the brand wars begin!


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Nov 2, 2009, 12:57 PM

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Hi there, I was just wandering what is the best and most reliable type of gear for skydiving? e.g. parachute and harness

I find that the TROLL harness and TROLL canopy is the best... Tongue


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Nov 2, 2009, 1:22 PM

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Re: [KurtS91] Best brand of gear? [In reply to] Can't Post
I'd say a performance design harness and an infinity parachute.... Wink


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Nov 2, 2009, 1:51 PM

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I'd say a performance design harness and an infinity parachute.... Wink

No, It's gotta be the Jerry Rig and the Air Brake "Chute" Tongue

There are many brands with many different qualities and features. Read up on different manufactures and get to know a rigger that can help you understand the differences. Getting a history lesson from a rigger will also help to understand why certain features were invented. Comfort and safety are important! You can get a rigger to help you with figuring out what MLW is the best for your torso.

Once you understand the features, you can make an informed decision on what brand you want to go with for each component.

Riggers like beer and cash as payment for their knowledge! Sometimes you can find one that is nice enough to do it for free! Smile


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Nov 2, 2009, 3:54 PM

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Wonderhog with a sabre one holding an original slider and any old square reserve.


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Nov 2, 2009, 5:54 PM

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Container: Reflex with Catapult and ROL PC pouch
Main: Paradactyl
Reserve: Pioneer K-XX or GQ Security SAC
AAD: FXC

WinkWinkWink The above is Troll bait.


wolfriverjoe

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Nov 2, 2009, 6:21 PM

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Container: Reflex with Catapult and ROL PC pouch
Main: Paradactyl
Reserve: Pioneer K-XX or GQ Security SAC
AAD: FXC

WinkWinkWink The above is Troll bait.

And what is wrong with the FXC12000???Tongue


Andy9o8

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Nov 2, 2009, 6:56 PM

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Container: Reflex with Catapult and ROL PC pouch
Main: Paradactyl
Reserve: Pioneer K-XX or GQ Security SAC
AAD: FXC

WinkWinkWink The above is Troll bait.

And what is wrong with the FXC12000???Tongue

It's been replaced by the modern Sentinel MK1000, complete with Stevens System.


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Nov 2, 2009, 7:54 PM

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The best gear for you is the gear that will keep you the safest and injury free within your desired budget.


labrys

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Nov 2, 2009, 8:04 PM

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The best gear for you is the gear that will keep you the safest and injury free within your desired budget.

Ah, yeah. A new sofa and an HDTV fits the bill. Cool


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Nov 2, 2009, 11:45 PM

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Wonderhog with a sabre one holding an original slider and any old square reserve.

what's a saber1!? Tongue


trigger

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Nov 3, 2009, 10:50 AM

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what's a saber1!?
It's what my better half jumpsWink


darthur2000

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Nov 3, 2009, 11:15 AM

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Re: [ASTKU] Best brand of gear? [In reply to] Can't Post
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I'd say a performance design harness and an infinity parachute.... Wink

no way, the Icarus harness and Jav canopy is way better (throw in an altimaster AAD and a bonehead reserve and you're all set)

 
 
 


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