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Skydiving Gear and Equipment: Main and Reserve Parachutes: Icarus Canopies: Crossfire 2

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Item: Crossfire 2  Manufacturer: Icarus Canopies   (4669 Hits) Purpose: Main  Shape Elliptical  Cells 9  Fabric: ZP      Description: The Icarus Crossfire is categorically a step up in performance from any other 9 cell in the world. Its swoop capability almost rivals cross-braced canopies such as the EXTreme FX and Velocity while maintaining many other more desirable flight characteristics. Our target audience with the Crossfire has always been the many Stiletto pilots wanting the next step in canopy evolution. PD did a great job with the Stiletto and it remained un-rivaled for years. However, design concepts and construction techniques improve and we were able to release the Crossfire, a canopy aspiring to this market with increased performance characteristics, a longer recovery arc, an incredible swoop distance and with openings that are unparalleled. With our latest design innovations we are able to take the Crossfire performance even further. The Crossfire 2 has the same impressive opening and swoop capabilities with some of the most responsive toggle and riser turns of any canopy in the market. It has a light riser pressure and an incredible recovery arc. The Crossfire 2 is a highly elliptical, constant cell aspect ratio, closed nose, fully and surface shaped inflatable wing capable of unrivaled performance. It will out perform any non cross-braced 9 cell available; Openings, toggle turns, riser turns, dives, swoop distance and flare -period! Recommended wing loadings are 1.4 - 2.2. Added: 2002-05-05 | Item ID: 302

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5 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

Great canopy for an intermediate-advanced wooper
Rated by: teknik (more about me) on 2009-11-04 07:57:34 (user reviews) Review ID:2257

Pros: Amazing openings, light riser pressure, good swoops and flare power
Cons: none - for now... (crosses fingers)

Bought a used Xfire2 109 (loaded at 1.7) after having read the DZ.com reviews and having heard almost no complaints from other skydivers that have tried the canopy before. I have over 700 jumps and have done the past 400 on a Stiletto 150. I loved the responsiveness of the canopy but hated the way the canopy would flatten out as soon as I'd let go of a riser even after 270s/360s. Openings were a bit heratic as well. But still a great canopy. The Crossfire 2 109 I've been jumping since opens, flies, and lands like a dream. Openings: In the 20+ jumps I've done, I've had only one 90ø off heading opening. I've dumped it a couple times while tracking and openings were still fine. The opening sequence might be a little longer than on other canopies, but the comfort is well worth it. My back is already thanking me. Flight: Since I'm used to stilettos, the xfire feels a lot less twitchy, but you can still accomplish very deep fast turns or slow flat turns when needed. In deep brakes, the canopy is still very responsive even in high winds. Coming home from long spots is quite comfortable as well since riser pressure is really light. Landings: Riser pressure starts really building up after 360 turns with no harness input. If combining riser + harness input, you can make it spiral forever. The canopy is quite ground hungry but still leaves a good margin to bail out. Toggles are very responsive and the canopy has tons of flare power before shutting down. All in all, the greatest canopy I've tried yet. I'd recommend it to any person that has gear on his head and wants a consistent and fun canopy to perfect their swooping skills. Thanks for reading, Taï

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0 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

xfire2
Rated by: fearless (more about me) on 2009-09-16 09:37:27 (user reviews) Review ID:2239

Pros: landing turning flying
Cons: none

A switched from a saffire 2 149 to a crossfire 2 129 with 1.52 loading and I have to say I really love this canopy now the plan is to get a 109 :D

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5 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

love it
Rated by: ozzy13 (more about me) on 2009-08-06 17:21:36 (user reviews) Review ID:2227

Pros: Opening
Cons: none

I put around 350 jumps on it. I have a CF 2 129 loaded at 1.8. It flies great. Have no problem getting back from long spots. Opens on heading and soft. The landings are fun. Great swooping canopy but if you need to do a normal landing its response great also. I highly recommend this canopy.

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