Jumpalot 0 #1 December 11, 2003 Hi, This is maybe a stupid question. Sorry in advance. But I am thinking of buying a new rig, a Mirage (the best!!). I have seen in various places advertised: - The Mirage G4 - The Mirage G4.1 Is there a difference, if any?? Thanks for your help. Ciao Jumpalot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #2 December 11, 2003 My suggestion would be to contact Mirage directly. You can e-mail your question to Justin at [email protected] , he's a great guy and will definitely know the answer. JM Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpalot 0 #3 December 11, 2003 Hi Frenchy, Thanks for the advise. Good idea. Ciao, Jumpalot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #4 December 11, 2003 You are welcome Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grega 0 #5 December 11, 2003 hy i have mirage G4.1 i don't know if they do them anymore. maybe it's still G4.1 but the cut in backpad is different than of first G4.1s the difference between G4 and G4.1 are: -fancy leg straps are added only if you state so, otherwise you get normal bungee cord like at G3 -the shape of the container is less curved at the bottom. that way you can downsize and still have more or less wrinkless container. -riser covers are the same as G3 riser covers (they don't tuck under the reserve as at G4 about the current version (i don't know if it's called G4.2 or is it still G4.1) but the cut in backstrap is now actually sewed, while at G4.1 and G4 it's only elastic that can be removed. But as said before contact mirage, they can give you the most details and customer service is exellent."George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #6 December 11, 2003 I prefer packing G4 reserves because of their molar configuration. That means one fewer tool and one fewer wear point on the reserve canopy. Note: assembled and packed two shiny new Mirage G3s yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #7 December 11, 2003 Also they improved the main D-bag. G4 has 4+1 grommets and G4.1 has 3+1 grommets. Good luck with your new rig. (though you wont be needing any since the G4 kicks ass !!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #8 December 12, 2003 So... I ordered a G4 a month ago... What am I getting? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatbomb 0 #9 December 12, 2003 QuoteWhat am I getting? Oh how I had to restrain myself not to reply to that one...--- Swoopert, CS-Aiiiiiii! Piccies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grega 0 #10 December 12, 2003 i think you're getting hmm let's see... the latest version ;) If not specified differently, i guess G4.1 with sewed cut in back pad (maybe that's already G4.2 i don't know) QuoteWhat am I getting? cartman: hmm let's see what am i getting? Woow an ultravibe pleasure 2000. stan: what's that cartman: i don't know, but it sounds pretty cool "George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #11 December 12, 2003 The 4.1 has the elastic "body hugging" laterals (Which I find very nice), UNLESS you request the cut in laterals. The cut in's would be useless to me as the rig I have is smaller than the width of my body. It also has the secondary riser covers somewhat like the Vector 3 and Infinity. The Unysyn harness is quite comfortable, and I especially like the velcroless pull out mine came with. I *think* the throw out version w/ the freefly handle comes with something similar. I was skeptical about the Main D Bag, but I have come to like the design. The Bag is actually wider at the top than the mouth, so the velcroless "split bag" works well. I've never had a problem with a traditional 4 gromet bad, and likewise this 3 gromet "split" bag has been no problem at all. Mirage has also shifted to the DJ-SSA Stainless Steel friction adapter for the leg straps. I LIKE THIS BUCKLE!! It is well designed piece of hardware, and I only know of one other manufacture using it (VSE). I've never liked the Capewell manufactured stainless buckle, it has slipage issues, and I don't think the French built 2 piece (SP-88?) works well either. Over all I like the Mirage G4. It is a bit more of a struggle to pack the reserve than the rigs I started packing on, but then I'm a relatively "young" rigging student, so my frustration level comes a bit sooner. I find that learning under someone willing to share their "bag of tricks" is helping! (Thanks Ryan, Kim, and Larry!) Class dismissed!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #12 January 1, 2004 Thanks for the info. It's made, and sitting at my GF's parents house while she's away at Eloy. I'll be getting it on the 18th of January.. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinog3 0 #13 January 2, 2004 Thank you JP. Oh yeah i have not received that SP230 from you guys yet. I am still in Indiana so hopefully it is waiting for me on Monday. Hope the holidays were good. JT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #14 January 2, 2004 *mental note to tell dinog3 about PM's* It's sent.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
