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Dolphin

Item: Dolphin 
Manufacturer: Altico   (2714 Hits)
   

Description:
The Dolphin represents a totally new approach to rig design. Our secret is simplicity. By reducing the "bells & whistles" offered on many rigs, we are able to focus on other features like quality, function, safety and comfort; standard features on every Dolphin. Our streamlined production process gives Altico the lowest average deliver time in the industry. By reducing the cosmetic options, we are able to build most of your rig's components before you even call. So stop wondering when your rig will be built. At Altico, we've already started.

Added: 2001-03-30 | Item ID: 223


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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

The Dolphin has evolved into a strong contender.
Rated by: krabberkris (more about me) on 2008-01-09 18:39:48 (user reviews) Review ID:1921

Pros: Comfort , Price , Quality and Customer Service
Cons: None

Everyone at my home DZ knew I had ordered a Dolphin from Altico last summer , and when I arrived at the DZ with my new rig for the first time early that Saturday morning along with a case of Bass Ale , people gathered around to give my new rig a look over. It was immediately compared to a couple of older Dolphin containers that were on the for sale rack in the hangar , and the changes made to the design versus the earlier models were clearly visible .In particular were the tuck tab riser covers and the routing of the bridle leaving none of it exposed and securely stowed. The leg straps have significantly more padding and are very comfortable. The Dolphin made it's debut at the time head down flying was rapidly gaining popularity , and the container received it's fair share of criticism in this discipline. That was then , this is now. There is no comparing the earlier design to the modern one. The Dolphin is now all grown up ! In addition , Altico has added many more color options to the container and Mike Furry goes out of his way to ensure your satisfaction with his product. I may also add that I own another container / harness from a national leader in container / harness manufacturing , and can honestly say that my new Dolphin is just as comfortable and reliable. If you are looking for a very good rig at a fair and reasonable price made by a company that will not stop short in ensuring your satisfaction , then don't hesitate to look at the all new Dolphin. It delivers ! I now have close to 70 jumps on it and LOVE it.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

Best all-round value on the market
Rated by: coldsteel (more about me) on 2007-07-05 18:41:54 (user reviews) Review ID:1834

Pros: Great value, great manufacture support
Cons: Not particulary sexy

Ok, the Dolphin is not the rig that will garner the most compliments from the skygod crowd or those wannabes super-swoopers who just must have the brightest colors and the tinyest rig on the old DZ. But the Dolphin does it's job well in an unobtrusive fashion. It packs up easily, fits most bodies comfortably and holds up against abuse. I talked to Mike Furry on the phone before I bought the rig, he build my rig to my specifically for me, it fit great, and he got the rig to my door in less than 2 weeks! I don't think there is a better valus on the market!

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5 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

You get what you pay for
Rated by: 2shay (more about me) on 2007-05-29 22:20:47 (user reviews) Review ID:1810

Pros: Cheap
Cons: Cheap quality

Its a javelin knock off, and have seen quite a few premature openings on this system. There are plenty of better rigs out there to start with. The company needs to really improve quality and fuctionality of rig.

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