aerialcameraman 0 #1 January 29, 2008 Had anybody jumped mirage's new risers (low Drag) and what do you think about them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 January 29, 2008 Haven't seen them and can't find anything on the website about them. Got anymore information?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aerialcameraman 0 #3 January 29, 2008 If you get there news letter it was in there. Its not on there web page at all I have looked also. I plan on ordering them but just wanted to know if anyone has jumped them and had anything to say about them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #4 January 30, 2008 Ah...here's the info from the newsletter that I just dug up from November 2007...haven't had a request for them and haven't used them myself, but used to do this to risers "back in the day." Quote We round up our current lineup of swoop friendly features we present our low drag mini risers. The low drag mini's are typical type 17 risers zig-zag stitched in half just above the armored housings to reduce the drag of the risers through the air and essentially knife-edge through the wind resistance. We can also offer type 8 large risers in the low drag configuration. We especially recommend this for jumpers over 200 pounds getting an RSL equipped rig as the type 17 mini risers are not strong enough for those weights. The price for low drag mini's is $25.00 in addition to the price of the risers. MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mktoson 0 #5 January 30, 2008 I'd imagine the masses will eat those up like hotcakes. Not that they'll make a difference to 99% of the people who order them. At least they'll have the latest, greatest, high-speed equipment! And in the end...that's all that matters right?Ah, the power of marketing!!! So far, this is the oldest I've ever been. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #6 January 30, 2008 Quote Ah, the power of marketing!!! Sort of like the popularity of Michael Jordan's tennis shoes. Even white guys who can't jump buy them._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #7 November 9, 2008 I wonder if there is any noise difference if you have a sidemount camera?"If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #8 November 9, 2008 Quote I wonder if there is any noise difference if you have a sidemount camera? huh ? They are not magnetic risercovers if thats what you mean.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #9 November 9, 2008 Sorry, I meant wind noise. My magnetic riser covers made no difference to anything, other than they stay closed until they're supposed to open."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #10 November 10, 2008 Quote Haven't seen them and can't find anything on the website about them. Got anymore information? Just more trinkets and beads to make skydivers think they look cool.Sparky http://www.miragesys.com/news/?loc=detail&id=15&yr=2008&limit=0My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUBLHED 0 #11 November 10, 2008 I don't think that the drag of a mini riser is enough to make a diff. in swoop length and as said before Any rigger can sew yours shut. I do like the always open swoop loops, COOL. ? is how do they pack? Seems like they would take alot of room and possibly create a wear spot on the container. The leg pad covers are brilliant! slide it in all day and throw them in the wash at night, saving wear on the rig. I don't use a mirage but I will be getting the leg pad covers. Are at least having some made. ATTACK LIFE ! IT'S GOING TO KILL YOU ANYWAY!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #12 November 10, 2008 So you're saying I don't look cool? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #13 November 10, 2008 Quote The leg pad covers are brilliant! slide it in all day and throw them in the wash at night, saving wear on the rig. Not new. I was making covers for Tandem rigs 15 years ago. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #14 November 10, 2008 Quote So you're saying I don't look cool? Who me? I wouldn't say anything like that.SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUBLHED 0 #15 November 10, 2008 where were you 15 years ago when I needed them? ATTACK LIFE ! IT'S GOING TO KILL YOU ANYWAY!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
