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droyer

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Hey all.

I'm looking for advices on gear selection. Before you all go off on the 'buy used and put yo money on jump tickets', my rig got stolen and insurance covers the loss. So I actually need to buy new. Money is not an issue as long as I stay within the replacement cost (6.5-7k list price).

I'm looking for advices, tips, helpful opinions on some gear. If you tried them, please send me a message or reply here with your opinion!

- Container: Mirage G4 vs Vortex II vs Mirage G3 ?
- Main: Safire2 159 vs Hurricane 170 vs ??

Especially on the canopy. If anyone tried them both and could tell me how they fly compared to each other. I was flying a Hurricane 170, and liked it. Opens relatively fast and smooth, aggressive on turns, nice flare. I don't know how the Safire2 would compare to it, and even if a Crossfire2 would be more comparable to the Hurricane. I hope someone can help me.

Container: I'm not pro at packing. So for me, the easiest to pack is ideal. Just looking for a good all-around container (freefly ready, etc.).

Thanks in advance. Hope to get constructive and instructive answers!

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If you get a ZPX Pilot, it will be smaller and easier to pack, for an equivalent size. Just something to think about.

Wendy P.
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I tried to side/stack/factory pack my ZPX Pilot, it would not at all cooperate. I know others do it, but I could not. I finally realized that I had to learn to propack. Just give in and learn. Even old guys can learn how to do it.
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Hey,

if the 100 jumps in your profile are correct, the Hurricane is probably not a great plan for a little while, though as you say it is quick on toggles and has great flare.

Safire2 is a brilliant canopy though, if a deal on one came along in my size I would grab it.

I haven't jumped Mirages (and only a few on a VortexII that didn't fit me well) so can't comment on the container choices.
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Hey,

if the 100 jumps in your profile are correct, the Hurricane is probably not a great plan for a little while, though as you say it is quick on toggles and has great flare.

Safire2 is a brilliant canopy though, if a deal on one came along in my size I would grab it.

I haven't jumped Mirages (and only a few on a VortexII that didn't fit me well) so can't comment on the container choices.



That's interesting. I guess not everyone have the same learning curve. I did 85 jumps out of my 100 on the hurricane 170 ^^

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