icaruss 0 #276 June 10, 2008 My Wings W5-3 ext main 117 res 120 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philip133 0 #277 June 17, 2008 I jump a 5-2ext with a xfire 129 and a speed 135! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philip133 0 #278 June 17, 2008 QuoteI jump a 5-2ext with a xfire 129 and a speed 135! oh, and a 8-2ext with a sabre 150 and a speed 150! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drudchen 0 #279 June 17, 2008 QuoteQuoteI jump a 5-2ext with a xfire 129 and a speed 135! oh, and a 8-2ext with a sabre 150 and a speed 150! wow. what's up with Wings container sizing? I have a wings w8-2 ext as well, and a PD126R is a brick in it. and 120 main is definitely the biggest i could fit in it (97-107 was a much better fit) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
980 0 #280 June 18, 2008 Quotewow. what's up with Wings container sizing? wow. what's up with assuming the all canopies have the same pack volume for the same size? Speed 2000 technical data 266 cubic inch PD reserve manual, see page 57 296 cubic inch so the Speed 2000 - 150 packs smaller than the PD126R according to the manufacturers Quoteand 120 main is definitely the biggest i could fit in it what kind of 120? maybe the other guy is just a more talented packer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 0 #281 June 18, 2008 That's one of the big advantages of the Speed 2000 - it uses a rather new fabric which packs smaller/tighter (if you want to call 6+years on the market "rather new"). Canopies can vary significantly in packing volume, I used to jump a Paratec Faqtor 120 (326 cui IIRC) and now jump a Crossfire2 119 - which packs at 275 (or 270 something). Factors may be reinforcing tapes etc. that add to overall material (vo;ume) but not surface area. If you'd like to know more it may be worth starting a new thread, as this wouldn't really have anything to do with the Wings rigs people own anymore. The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LyraM45 0 #282 June 27, 2008 An updated pic of everything that got assembled yesterday. Hasn't even been jumped yet! Wings Vision W-8. PS-- this is a little off topic, but has anybody else been effected by the service bulliten they just put out? I was going to have my rigger take the plasic out of the main closing flap yesterday and we decided to hold off. I don't know what to do. ------ Edited to add -------- Another question... has anybody had problems with stiff ring covers? I feel like mine are so stiff and broad that even when I'm not moving they are hurting the inside part of my arm where they are rubbing up against it. I'm a little bruised just by taking it on and off at the rigger yesterday! Apologies for the spelling (and grammar).... I got a B.S, not a B.A. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base_nz 0 #284 July 11, 2008 Now on its way..... What do you guys think?.....And you thought Kiwis couldn't fly!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #285 July 11, 2008 Quote Now on its way..... What do you guys think? Says who? You got to be kidding if you think i am giving you the guy i grew up with this rig before i slide it in a few times. Seriously, i think it looks really good, exactly how we imagined it. The tye-dye came out well and the pattern kind of looks like a phoenix sort of logo or an angel or something. Maybe we should not have gone with the pinstripes but that is just a matter of difference i think. Anyway nice rig bro. I just need to think if you owe me any money from the days when we were teenagers before i send it to you. I'm sure you owe me some gas money from back in the day or something. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base_nz 0 #286 July 11, 2008 The beer shall floweth forth cuz .....And you thought Kiwis couldn't fly!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPAWNmaster 0 #287 July 11, 2008 Quote An updated pic of everything that got assembled yesterday. Hasn't even been jumped yet! Wings Vision W-8. PS-- this is a little off topic, but has anybody else been effected by the service bulliten they just put out? I was going to have my rigger take the plasic out of the main closing flap yesterday and we decided to hold off. I don't know what to do. ------ Edited to add -------- Another question... has anybody had problems with stiff ring covers? I feel like mine are so stiff and broad that even when I'm not moving they are hurting the inside part of my arm where they are rubbing up against it. I'm a little bruised just by taking it on and off at the rigger yesterday! Haven't done anything regarding the service bulletin yet...want to hear more opinions on this... As far as the stiff ring covers...I had the same issue when I got my wings. Put about 40 jumps on it at skyfest and by the end, not only did the rings not bug me anymore but the whole thing fit like a glove! It's just the rig being new and stiff...put a bunch of jumps on it and see if it still bugs you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xenaswampjumper 0 #288 July 11, 2008 BTW, who the hell took those blurry ass pictures? They need a new camera!!!! (on it's way) till later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates.... In skydiving, the only thing that stops you is the ground.............. PMS# 472 Muff #3863 TPM#95 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #289 July 11, 2008 I have no idea. Some chick that has alot of power. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xenaswampjumper 0 #290 July 11, 2008 The rig does look nice though!Everything packed up great! till later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates.... In skydiving, the only thing that stops you is the ground.............. PMS# 472 Muff #3863 TPM#95 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca-Berlin 0 #291 July 11, 2008 I'm thinking of getting a wings rig with mostly royal blue cordura and a few blue and yellow tie dye panels. Does anyone have a pic of a design in this direction? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base_nz 0 #292 July 23, 2008 YEEESSS!!!.... Finally in my greasy little hands is a Brand new wings rig Thanks bigway for everything!!!Its a SICK little rig!!......And dropping it off as well!...I hope you extend that service to all your customers .....And you thought Kiwis couldn't fly!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #293 July 23, 2008 This thread is for pictures. not to thank me. Where are the pics? .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base_nz 0 #294 July 23, 2008 Ash pinched all my lenses when he went to Thailand so ive got to wait till He gets back next week .....And you thought Kiwis couldn't fly!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L.O. 0 #295 July 23, 2008 Wings Vision. W1-2. EXT. Velocity 90 main, Optimum113 reserve. I have a Wings W1-3 with a 109-M reserve and a Xaos 89 main, but that thing is 5 years old is is so well used. My new vision is a work of art. Cut in laterals, spacer foam, dual pillows, articulated, you name it. It fits like a glove and is about an inch shorter then my Wings-3. Both these rigs are so small I could forget I had them on. These rigs are so nice, Thats why I'm a dealer. Edited by amazingly hot and fabulous fiancee to include pictures.HPDBs, I hate those guys. AFB, charter member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base_nz 0 #296 July 24, 2008 Or i could just use my phone..... Main 140 Res 135 .....And you thought Kiwis couldn't fly!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #297 July 24, 2008 Looks like you have not taken it off since i left you running down your street wearing it. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base_nz 0 #298 July 25, 2008 Just need this shit weather to clear up now!!!! .....And you thought Kiwis couldn't fly!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #299 September 2, 2008 Finally a decent pic of my wings in freefall. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 723 #300 September 2, 2008 Sweet...any pics of your wings in any other position??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
