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Item: Safire 
Manufacturer: Icarus Canopies   (1638 Hits)
Purpose: Main 
Shape Elliptical 
Cells 9 
Fabric: ZP 
   

Description:
The Icarus Safire is an all Zero-Porosity, 9-Cell, Lightly Elliptical canopy featuring Vectran™ suspension line. It has been designed as an all round, no hassle performance canopy. The Safire gives you a solid 9-cell performance and a modern elliptical flavor, without getting radical and without requiring any special attention. It is delightfully easy to fly, with consistent openings, easy packing and excellent landing qualities.



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7 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

Safire 229 as a first canopy
Rated by: mrfalconfixer (more about me) on 2010-07-19 15:54:03 (user reviews) Review ID:2362

Pros: Great openings, easy to fly, FUN!!!!!
Cons: I have non right now!

Where do I start……I finished my AFF in 6 jumps and after 3 coaching/fun jumps decided to take the plunge and purchase my first rig. I heard both sides for buying a rig this early. Wait until you know what you want………learn with your own gear……..on and on for both side of the argument! I am here to tell you, I am a believer in having your own gear when you are ready! I found a great used rig; Mirage G3 M7, Safire 229, PD 253, Vigil, etc., the money was right and after a thorough inspection from the master rigger, it was off to the drop zone. I was a bit nervous on the first jump being I had only been under 2 other canopies at this point (Manta 388 & Triathlon 220). After a nice freefall from 10,500, pulled @ 6000, and when I looked up there was beautiful yellow and purple canopy, control checks done and it was like we were old friends. To be honest the first landing I didn’t flare as far as I should have, but the next flights were stand up landings!!!! I was a bit nervous about the flare after reading the other reviews; but a nice staged flare is all it took to settle right in. I have a wing loading of 1.09 and it is great to be able to cover some ground once under canopy. I am also learning to pack and finding out what causes a solid and soft opening on my set up…….lots to learn still but the Safire performed as advertised. A+

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4 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

Buy It!!!!!
Rated by: everymansaved (more about me) on 2007-03-21 00:00:00 (user reviews) Review ID:1770

Pros: Superb openings, great landings
Cons: None I can see!

This is an excellent canopy! It opens beautifully, is an absolute blast to fly, and forget what you hear about it not having any flare. I heard these rumors as well, and I can tell you for fact, they are not true. I usually come in double front risers, so I carry a bit of speed, but a nice smooth flare will give you a beautiful landing, with just a hint of run out at the end. It is forgiving of body position on opening, as well as packing technique.

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7 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

Amazing intermediate canopy
Rated by: freeflydemon (more about me) on 2005-10-05 00:00:00 (user reviews) Review ID:1397

Pros: openings, flare power, allround canopy
Cons: weak toogle rsponse without front risers landings, short recovery arch

I have 100 jumps on my safire 149 @1.83, it has amazing and predectible openings, good fly, nice for learn how to use your risers (front and rear), not too fast but I make nice flares on it. When you are high after a hook turn with front risers, the canopy doesn't response very good but when you have speed.... it has excellent toogle response and an amazing flare power.

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