BlindBrick 0 #1 August 12, 2004 First off, this is not an intentional flame against the Dolphin, so don't take it that way. For a long time, I've heard people talking about how the Dolphin was a very decent rig for a great price. I am currently looking at getting a new rig and am considering the Dolphin. However, as I was flipping through the latest Paragear catalog, I noticed that the price difference between a Dolphin, Quasar, Infinity, and Centarus are minimal. So, my question is if the Dolphin is really worth the $150-300 cost savings? -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #3 August 12, 2004 I think, the Dolphin is a very well made harness-container. Quite comfortable. Their price has gone up, quite a bit over the years. Depending on your 'flying' preference, you may want to shop some more. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #4 August 12, 2004 once upon a time the cost difference was greater than it is now, they are a decent rig, but I personally would pay the couple hundred more to get something else. RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #5 August 12, 2004 Dolphin is a great first rig. From what I hear one good thing is the design of the rig causes the reserve to fire more "over your head and forward" then straight off of your back. That could come in handy in some malfunctions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzjp20 0 #6 August 12, 2004 QuoteDolphin is a great first rig. From what I hear one good thing is the design of the rig causes the reserve to fire more "over your head and forward" then straight off of your back. That could come in handy in some malfunctions. i think that might be a problem if you are flying a camera at the time..... but hey what do i know. i have almost all of my jumps on a dolphin and i fly belly and fast. I only had one peoblem and it was when the riser covers came undont and pulled out a break line. This cause all kind of mess and led to my just saying screw it this is why i have a reserve. im no expert by anymeans but i bought an used infinity instead... and it will be ready to jump in a week so i am excited!!-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #7 August 12, 2004 it will be ready to jump in a week so i am excited!! *** Enjoy........ infinity's are great, I had one, but got such a great deal on my Reflex that I had to sell mine..........but my next rig will be a Infinity..... Kelly Rocks!!! RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxmadmax 8 #8 August 12, 2004 I agree about this price difference. Used to be a lot more spread. However I have about 950 jumps on Dolphins and have been happy with them. I have never had a problem with the container. But since I am now into speedskydiving.... Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJH 0 #9 August 12, 2004 Check out the Dolphin package at Rigs 'n Things. http://marketplace.amazia.com/para-service/prodinfo.asp?cn=250984&affid=&sku=AF3801&page=9&pagenumber=1&inverrmsg= If you upgrade to a Sabre 2, it will cost about $2800, which is not a bad deal for a new rig. Mine arrived yesterday. I have not jumped it yet, but I can say that I'm very satisfied with customer service and speed of delivery. Roy Torgierson (sp?) at Rigs 'n Things was a pleasure to deal with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #10 August 12, 2004 clicky... http://marketplace.amazia.com/para-service/prodinfo.asp?cn=250984&affid=&sku=AF3801&page=9&pagenumber=1&inverrmsg=NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #11 August 12, 2004 i got dolphin as my first rig. it was complete rig with PD-190, Tempo-170 and Cypress. $1700 for the whole thing. Jumped it for a year, was very happy with it and then sold it. For the same $1700. not bad, huh ? -- it's not about defying gravity; it's how hard you can abuse it. speed skydiving it is ... Speed Skydiving Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #12 August 13, 2004 QuoteCheck out the Dolphin package at Rigs 'n Things. http://marketplace.amazia.com/para-service/prodinfo.asp?cn=250984&affid=&sku=AF3801&page=9&pagenumber=1&inverrmsg= If you upgrade to a Sabre 2, it will cost about $2800, which is not a bad deal for a new rig. Mine arrived yesterday. I have not jumped it yet, but I can say that I'm very satisfied with customer service and speed of delivery. Roy Torgierson (sp?) at Rigs 'n Things was a pleasure to deal with. Problems is I all ready have brand new canopies, I just need something to stuff them in. Getting used gear is out because I am a big jumper flying a Safire 2 269 and a R-Max 288 which means that I have trouble finding used rigs that fit either me or my canopies, and never both. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJH 0 #13 August 13, 2004 QuoteProblems is I all ready have brand new canopies, I just need something to stuff them in. Ah, I see. Then check out this link. http://parachuteshop.com/dolphin.htm (Sorry, I haven't figured out how to insert a hypelink.) This was the best deal I could find on a Dolphin by itself: $790. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #14 August 13, 2004 http://parachuteshop.com/dolphin.htm here you go made it a clicky... oh... to do it press the little "url" button on the right immediately below the text input box then type in the website address (or you can cut and past) just press the "url" button again and vola you've got a link. ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #15 August 13, 2004 QuoteQuoteProblems is I all ready have brand new canopies, I just need something to stuff them in. Ah, I see. Then check out this link. http://parachuteshop.com/dolphin.htm (Sorry, I haven't figured out how to insert a hypelink.) This was the best deal I could find on a Dolphin by itself: $790. Thanks a lot! That's defiantely a significant enough of a price savings to make a Dolphin look real atractive. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 140 #16 August 14, 2004 the rig that says "I'm cheap and I don't care who knows it!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #17 August 14, 2004 Quotethe rig that says "I'm cheap and I don't care who knows it!" Or, as in my case, it could say "I'm a college student" -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJH 0 #18 August 14, 2004 Quotethe rig that says "I'm cheap and I don't care who knows it!" I jumped twice today, performing a backloop and several barrel rolls. The Dolphin performed well and was comfortable both times. I can't imagine that I'd have gotten a significantly better deal by spending more money. A more expensive harness may provide features that would matter to an experienced skydiver, but the Dolphin does everything I need it to do. If not buying more than I can use makes me cheap, so be it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 15 #19 August 14, 2004 >If not buying more than I can use makes me cheap, so be it. It may be more then you can use now, but when you are freeflying at 160+ mph or wingsuiting it.. you'll want all the container that you can get.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BlindBrick 0 #20 August 15, 2004 Quote>If not buying more than I can use makes me cheap, so be it. It may be more then you can use now, but when you are freeflying at 160+ mph or wingsuiting it.. you'll want all the container that you can get. Ok, then let me ask another question to those of you familiar with Dolphins. I had heard that the Dolphin 2000 was freefly friendly, is that true? That's an issue for me becuase even if I'm not freeflying, I can break 200 mph in a hard arch. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #21 August 15, 2004 Quote>If not buying more than I can use makes me cheap, so be it. It may be more then you can use now, but when you are freeflying at 160+ mph or wingsuiting it.. you'll want all the container that you can get. Hi Eric, If the rig is a major consideration for wingsuit flying, why do I see so many ppl using "OLD" talons, Vectors and the like (read Lots of Velcro) for 2nd rigs to leave on BMsuits? (never having jumped a suit I'm not sure of the requirments)You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 15 #22 August 15, 2004 Generally most the people I fly with have new state of the art gear. Flying on your back is not a time to test velcro. If you won't freefly in a rig, I would'nt Birdman it. As for the Dolphin 2000, is that the tuck tabs, tucktabs with snaps or just the snaps version? The main flap still is velcro so its just got to be super maintained as does the spandex BOC.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #23 August 15, 2004 QuoteGenerally most the people I fly with have new state of the art gear. Flying on your back is not a time to test velcro. If you won't freefly in a rig, I would'nt Birdman it. My thoughts as well, especially with aerobatics happening and now with some people doing a bit of freefly in their BirdMan suits.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mazevedo 0 #24 August 24, 2004 I have 80 jumps on my Dolphin. And I use to freefly it even knowing it is not a FF friendly gear. My main is a Sabre 170 and I never had even a twist. I keep the velcro and the BOC expandex well mantained. My gear is checked by a rigger 4 times a year. Now that I started headown, I bought a new equipment (Icon, Pilot 150, Smart 150) and it will arrive next month. So, I really recommend the Dolphin and if you want to upgrade it for a more FF friendly gear. Call Altico that they are really friendly - I would do that, but I was thinking about downsizing and Aerodyne prices were really attractive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sducoach 0 #25 August 24, 2004 Rhino, Could you clear something up for me? Where did you get this information? Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
PhreeZone 15 #19 August 14, 2004 >If not buying more than I can use makes me cheap, so be it. It may be more then you can use now, but when you are freeflying at 160+ mph or wingsuiting it.. you'll want all the container that you can get.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #20 August 15, 2004 Quote>If not buying more than I can use makes me cheap, so be it. It may be more then you can use now, but when you are freeflying at 160+ mph or wingsuiting it.. you'll want all the container that you can get. Ok, then let me ask another question to those of you familiar with Dolphins. I had heard that the Dolphin 2000 was freefly friendly, is that true? That's an issue for me becuase even if I'm not freeflying, I can break 200 mph in a hard arch. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #21 August 15, 2004 Quote>If not buying more than I can use makes me cheap, so be it. It may be more then you can use now, but when you are freeflying at 160+ mph or wingsuiting it.. you'll want all the container that you can get. Hi Eric, If the rig is a major consideration for wingsuit flying, why do I see so many ppl using "OLD" talons, Vectors and the like (read Lots of Velcro) for 2nd rigs to leave on BMsuits? (never having jumped a suit I'm not sure of the requirments)You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #22 August 15, 2004 Generally most the people I fly with have new state of the art gear. Flying on your back is not a time to test velcro. If you won't freefly in a rig, I would'nt Birdman it. As for the Dolphin 2000, is that the tuck tabs, tucktabs with snaps or just the snaps version? The main flap still is velcro so its just got to be super maintained as does the spandex BOC.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #23 August 15, 2004 QuoteGenerally most the people I fly with have new state of the art gear. Flying on your back is not a time to test velcro. If you won't freefly in a rig, I would'nt Birdman it. My thoughts as well, especially with aerobatics happening and now with some people doing a bit of freefly in their BirdMan suits.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mazevedo 0 #24 August 24, 2004 I have 80 jumps on my Dolphin. And I use to freefly it even knowing it is not a FF friendly gear. My main is a Sabre 170 and I never had even a twist. I keep the velcro and the BOC expandex well mantained. My gear is checked by a rigger 4 times a year. Now that I started headown, I bought a new equipment (Icon, Pilot 150, Smart 150) and it will arrive next month. So, I really recommend the Dolphin and if you want to upgrade it for a more FF friendly gear. Call Altico that they are really friendly - I would do that, but I was thinking about downsizing and Aerodyne prices were really attractive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #25 August 24, 2004 Rhino, Could you clear something up for me? Where did you get this information? Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
