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sticky ?QuoteWhen done it kinda looks like a part of a womans anatomy ;)
scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM
QuoteI stuff the outer 4 cells on both sides into the center cell.
That something that we used to do to old worn out large sized Sabre1s. Really, though, I wouldn't do that to a Katana, that's a quick way to end up on your back spinning towards earth. Every Katana I've jumped I packed neatly and with a normal pro-pack. Every Katana I've jumped has opened very nicely that way.
If the OP wants another canopy, that's fine, but it makes me wonder if there is something wrong with the canopy he has that isn't specific to the model?
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gilead1 0
Quotesticky ?QuoteWhen done it kinda looks like a part of a womans anatomy ;)
Well, I'm not sure about the sticky but if it have a bad smell send her to the gynecologist
piisfish 137
would a riggerologist be enough ?
back to the thread :
the closest to the Stiletto in flying would be, in my opinion and given the selection of canopies, the Crossfire. The best openings also given my experience would definitely be the Crossfire. I would get the Crossfire if I were the OP. YMMV
back to the thread :
the closest to the Stiletto in flying would be, in my opinion and given the selection of canopies, the Crossfire. The best openings also given my experience would definitely be the Crossfire. I would get the Crossfire if I were the OP. YMMV
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rhys 0
Get a crossfire!
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
grosfion 0
I jumped CF2 109, Neos 109 and Katana 120.
Out of them the CF109 is the most docile canopy with great openings. Some people say that the Neos has nice openings which I can not confirm (I had 10 out of 10 hard openings occasionally with stars in my eyes). Opening on the Katana was ok, but not as nice as the Stilletto 107 I jumped before.
There are a lot of discussions around the Neos here, but I'm very happy with my CF2 with nicer openings and lighter front riser pressure. On swoop performance the others might be better but I'm not that advanced that I can tell the difference.
blues,
Marcus
Out of them the CF109 is the most docile canopy with great openings. Some people say that the Neos has nice openings which I can not confirm (I had 10 out of 10 hard openings occasionally with stars in my eyes). Opening on the Katana was ok, but not as nice as the Stilletto 107 I jumped before.
There are a lot of discussions around the Neos here, but I'm very happy with my CF2 with nicer openings and lighter front riser pressure. On swoop performance the others might be better but I'm not that advanced that I can tell the difference.
blues,
Marcus
gilead1 0
O.K guys,
CF2 it will be, probably 99 (89 is still an option)
many thanks
Gilead
CF2 it will be, probably 99 (89 is still an option)
many thanks
Gilead
rhys 0
what would the 89 be loaded @
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
Sangi 0
I'm surprised that at these many jumps you're not flying an xbrace 
"Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean
grosfion 0
by doing the math he should be around 1.96, I'm loading mine about the same and it is flying great.
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gilead1 0
QuoteI'm surprised that at these many jumps you're not flying an xbrace
I had about 3000 jumps on the Blue Track (50 & 40) and on the Pro 100 from Parachute De France. and if you jump even one jump on this kind of canopy you must know that my lower back and my neck can not stand a "snappy" opening with the video & stills camera
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BMFin 0
Crossfire2 will give you very nice openings for sure. It is ideal for flying camera.
In terms of swooping, Icarus canopies all have shorter recovery arcs than PD canopies.
(XF2, Neos, VX, JVX vs. Katana, Velocity)
They just require a little bit different (maby a bit more precise) swooping technique.
In terms of swooping, Icarus canopies all have shorter recovery arcs than PD canopies.
(XF2, Neos, VX, JVX vs. Katana, Velocity)
They just require a little bit different (maby a bit more precise) swooping technique.
Sangi 0
Well if your back needs some good care, then as people said, CF2 is the best choice.
"Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean
rhys 0
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I had about 3000 jumps on the Blue Track (50 & 40) and on the Pro 100 from Parachute De France. and if you jump even one jump on this kind of canopy you must know that my lower back and my neck can not stand a "snappy" opening with the video & stills camera [Unsure]
Then get a JVX.
You will find the openings much nicer than a crossfire2 of that size loaded like that, you'll find the slider on a small crossfire is also quite small, while the slider on a JXV of the same size will be almost as big as a tandem slider.
They open marvelously, my slider is 60cm x 90cm. My wife has a crossfire2 89, it opens brisk with me on it loading it at 2.2 and the slider is quite small (too small imho).
Something to think about.
I have had 3 JVX's and my most recent (a 79) has the largest slider of them all.
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
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I went from a Vengeance to a Katana. I think the openings on the Katana (WL 1.8) are very docile.
Tried to test jump a CF2, but no joy with the rep. Even went so far as to send him my MC number.
Tried to test jump a CF2, but no joy with the rep. Even went so far as to send him my MC number.
Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
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I had about 3000 jumps on the Blue Track (50 & 40) and on the Pro 100 from Parachute De France. and if you jump even one jump on this kind of canopy you must know that my lower back and my neck can not stand a "snappy" opening with the video & stills camera
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Then get a JVX.
Actually, the new JFX is the canopy to get for the best openings..
Lugi is now juming one along with Crazy Larry.
I have one on order,
Cheers,
MEL
Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC
www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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Tony Uragallo (Tony Suits) jumps a new JFX and he said he really likes it. Almost all of his jumps are in a wingsuit nowadays by the way.
gilead1 0
No shit... Wingsuit with Xbrace....???
And I was sure that wingsuit flyers preferable canopy is 7 cells.
The JFX is so good???
is it really open on heading or Tony take his chances??
And I was sure that wingsuit flyers preferable canopy is 7 cells.
The JFX is so good???
is it really open on heading or Tony take his chances??
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No shit... Wingsuit with Xbrace....???
And I was sure that wingsuit flyers preferable canopy is 7 cells.
The JFX is so good???
is it really open on heading or Tony take his chances??
Well first off, Tony is not the average Wingsuiter.
I would not recommend it, but maybe some people like Tony, may prefer the JFX.
As far as Video fliers and consistent on-heading openings, it is the sweetest, smoothest, on-heading canopy I've seen to this day. .....And yes better than the Crossfire II.
Cheers,
MEL
Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC
www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
gilead1 0
O.K
Now a new factor to the equation:
what about the Xaos-21?
Now a new factor to the equation:
what about the Xaos-21?
zxcvb 0
QuoteWell if your back needs some good care, then as people said, CF2 is the best choice.
Sangi, could you share with us how many jumps on the CF2 you have? And what about on the other canopies he is asking about?
I kind of roll the noses of the 4 outer cells so they are easier to get into the center cell. When done it kinda looks like a part of a womans anatomy ;)
A while ago i thought the stuffing wasnt helping and i left the nose hanging out...again snappy off heading opening....
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