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Velo 111 w. HMA 500s

 

 


YISkyDive


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May 8, 2008, 4:34 PM

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Velo 111 w. HMA 500s Can't Post

I have 400 jumps on a stock 2003 Velo 111. I sent it out for the HMA 500s and just put 8 jumps on it.

It seems to have higher front riser pressure; lighter rear riser pressure but it seems that the rears have a higher stall point. I have better lift in brakes then I used to and forward speed is also increased (maybe partially why the front riser pressure is up)

Also, the dive seems to recover quicker and not generate as much speed. I used to do a 360 from ~750 now I am doing it from 600 and still a little higher than I would like. I do not feel like I am generating the same amount of speed through the recovery as I did with the old line set. Although, I must admit the flare power on toggles is phenomenal.

My turn consists of double fronts from full flight into a carved 180 with the second 180 snapped around to generate a harder dive.

Does anybody have any comments or suggests on the type of turn the Velo performs best with in this trim?

I am loading my velo at 2.3.

Kind Regards,

-Kramar


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May 8, 2008, 5:14 PM

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Re: [YISkyDive] Velo 111 w. HMA 500s [In reply to] Can't Post

Did PD do the lineset? Was anything else changed like risers, RDS or anything?


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May 9, 2008, 12:32 AM

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Re: [YISkyDive] Velo 111 w. HMA 500s [In reply to] Can't Post

Check the amount of slack in the stabilizers, I've had the same problem.


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May 9, 2008, 8:19 AM

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Re: [AggieDave] Velo 111 w. HMA 500s [In reply to] Can't Post

PD did the lines; nothing else changed. Sounds like my reactions are not the norm. Same risers, d-bag-pilot chute, and container.


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May 9, 2008, 8:22 AM

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Re: [breadhead] Velo 111 w. HMA 500s [In reply to] Can't Post

What did you do? Send it back down? Also, what am I looking for when I check the stabilizers?

Thank you Dave and breadhead,

Kramar


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May 27, 2008, 11:47 AM

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Re: [YISkyDive] Velo 111 w. HMA 500s [In reply to] Can't Post

I had a velo with Mel's HMA 350 lines and after having it sent in to Pd for a reline with Pd's HMA 350 the canopy changed alot. No idea why but I can guarantee that MNel's line trim was far better competition wise


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May 27, 2008, 2:21 PM

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Re: [kamalasound] Velo 111 w. HMA 500s [In reply to] Can't Post

What was different in your opinion?

 
 
 


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