Did anyone try S Fire canopy from Icarus Spain?

[Hadeel 0]

Did anyone try S Fire canopy from Icarus Spain?

Hadeel Alfar

[gowlerk 1,911]

Hadeel

Did anyone try S Fire canopy from Icarus Spain?

I did a bout 10 jumps on a 169 demo. I liked it and I would consider buying one. Don't ask me for a detailed comparison to other similar canopies. My regular is a 170 Stiletto and they are very different. The S Fire has a stronger flare.

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[Hadeel 0]

Perfect!! I'll try it then

Hadeel Alfar

[nmaenpaa 0]

I demoed it recently. Until this I have jumped mostly Sabre2 (190 for the first 400 jumps and 170 sqft for the last 400 jumps), and S Fire of similar size (169 sqft) is a lot more agile and responsive. It was really fun to fly, and easy to land. Turns were quick and overall it was faster than Sabre 2.

But because of the quicker turn characteristics I think it could cause line twists more easily when jumping with a wingsuit. And I mostly do wingsuit jumps so at least for now I will stick with the more docile Sabre 2.

[Uriel2728 0]

I tried a 169 and a 149 S-Fire. My current canopy is a 169 Omni (7-Cell from Icarus Spain)

The S-Fire opens great regardless of my poor packing, similar to the Omni.

Overall the 169 wasn't that different to my own canopy, but it's way more reactive on toggle input.

The 149 is faster and flies great (higher wing-loading). I've ordered one yesterday :-)

There are many S-Fires around at my dropzone and everyone seems to be happy.

One wingsuiter told me, if he has line twists the canopy is always stable above his had so he can kick out

[Hadeel 0]

Thank you ... I usually use Sabre 2 170 and now I want to downsize to 149 S Fire... your recommendation is highly appreciated since you use the same canopy I use as well

Hadeel Alfar

[Hadeel 0]

You made it sound awesome and I will order it now.. thank you!! :)

Hadeel Alfar