superstu 0 #1 May 13, 2004 here's a question for those in the know. i've noticed a difference between the reaction i get during harness input between my crossfire 97(@1.85) to various xbraced canopies (velo96 and vx89). basically, it takes less motion in the harness to get a response out of my xfire then it does with either of the other 2 canopies. why is this? are they less eliptical then my xfire?Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 May 13, 2004 Quoteare they less eliptical then my xfire? Yes. Quotewhy is this? Many factors including, but not limited to loading, line length, trim, airfoil, ect.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #3 May 13, 2004 Crossfire 1 or 2? I am about your weght(w/lead ) I went from a crossfire 1-99 About 1.85 to a Xaos 21-85 then to a 27-79. At those wing loadings they are quite easy to harness turn even being less eliptical than the Crossfire! I have also added more lead to get to about 2.4/1 on the 79. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #4 May 13, 2004 i jump a crossfire 1 and i was loading the velo at about 1.9 and the vx at about 2.1ish i think, exit wieghts some where between 180-185. i was thinking i might need to load them a touch more to get the harness input, but that doesn't really sound right to me for some reason.Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #5 May 13, 2004 I think it's because the Cross braced canopy's are a little more rigid than the conventional 9 cell, and it takes a little more work to get one to move. I noticed this too. I also found that my turn rate was slower on a cb than a non cb. Are you jump numbers correct in your profile? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #6 May 14, 2004 700 jumps, too lazy to update constantly.Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twnsnd 1 #7 May 14, 2004 QuoteI think it's because the Cross braced canopy's are a little more rigid than the conventional 9 cell Agreed, and my jump numbers are correct as well. -We are the Swoophaters. We have travelled back in time to hate on your swoops.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
