fr33flyr 0 #1 June 3, 2008 I was wondering what type of wing loading full time videographers are flying. Specifically those who fly small xbrace canopies. I am flying a a velo 90 at loaded at 2.2 I know the Spectre and other similar canopies were the canopy of choice for a long time but most full time skydivers where I work jump small xbrace canopies. I am wondering if the popularity of swooping and smaller, lighter cameras has changed the trend in what videographers jump? _______________________________ I like life....It's something to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocityphoto 0 #2 June 3, 2008 2.55 loading and i have 2 98 xaos 21 cells. I don't do camera for a living full time though. My helmet is pretty heavy too, see attached photo.I would dump a velo any day for a xaos 21cell. Just my 2 cents A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
everymansaved 0 #3 June 3, 2008 I jump a Xaos 21 loaded @ 1.8. The openings on that canopy are brilliant for flying camera. I know at least one or two full time videovraphers that swear by them too. Incidently, I used a rig with a Spectre 150 in it as a backup rig for shooting a 4-way camp... My neck will never be the same! God made firefighters so paramedics would have heroes...and someone can put out the trailer fires. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #4 June 3, 2008 I'm on a Velo 96 at 2.2 or a Stiletto 120 at 1.8 in my backup rig. Either seems to treat me pretty good. Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #5 June 3, 2008 We only jump weekends here. I'm on a Velo 103 loaded to 2.2 Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L.O. 0 #6 June 3, 2008 2.3 on the Velocity 90. 2,3 on the FX 89. 2.3 on the Xaos 89. 540s on every one, great practice. I only do about 150 video per year, not full time. I do a lot more fun jumps. The Velo rules for the swoop.HPDBs, I hate those guys. AFB, charter member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 June 3, 2008 2.4, 6.5 lb helmet.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 369 #8 June 3, 2008 Velocity at 2:1Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laszloimage 0 #9 June 3, 2008 I fly a Velocity-103 between 2 and 2.2 wingloading depends what I'm wearing and carrying... But I only recommend X-braced canopies for very experinced full time everyday skydivers. You have to be very current. Dealing malfunctions, traffic, and etc. while wearing a camera wing and the camera gear could be very easily more difficult than it has to be with any X-braced canopies. Personally I made 3,000 Stiletto jumps before I swapped to the Velo. I also pack for my self!!! -Laszlo- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #10 June 3, 2008 safire/fusion/vengeance, at 1.4-ish ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #11 June 3, 2008 Velo 103 loaded at 2.1:1 - 2.3:1 The reasons a lot of videographers choose the Spectre over a high performance wing is more that the openings are consistent and predictable, unlike a highly loaded xbraced canopy.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigsteve 0 #12 June 4, 2008 I started videos with a Heatwave 190, after I ripped it apart on a tandem video, I switched to stiletto 190. I have downsized thru Rage 170 and Rage 155. I now just a velo 120 with 750 lb vectran lines at a 2.7 wing load. No problems :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #13 June 4, 2008 Velo 103 @ ~2.0 Second rig has a XFire2-139 - which I have to admit is one of the nicest opening canopies I have ever jumped. Maybe it is just this specific one, but man, it opens nice. It's the smallest canopy that will fit in my old container.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #14 June 4, 2008 Xaos27 - 78 or 82 at between 2.5 and 2.7 Love it.http://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #15 June 4, 2008 Sabre II 150. About 1.35. I'm old, break easy, and heal slowly. Great openings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #16 June 5, 2008 Stiletto 135 @ 1.4:1 Openings are generally not to bad... and the landings are soft and fun... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packing_jarrett 0 #17 June 5, 2008 Xaos 68 @2.5. If you aint first; your last.Na' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danger 0 #18 June 5, 2008 Katana 97 loaded at 2.06. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantoral 1 #19 June 5, 2008 Heatwave 120 @ 1.54 To the moment openings are good and landings are great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VictorSuvorov 0 #20 June 6, 2008 VE 79 @ 2.9 my set up is similar to Lonnie's and Laszlo's i am not full time. i woud reconsider my canopy choice if i was. I would probably pick a small spectre by the way, based on my experince if you load Spectre @ 2.0 it will open a lot faster than VE with a standart slider Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
