Rookeskydiver 0 #1 December 10, 2002 i was just wondering what some of your thoughts were. I've been doing some reasearch online and two containers that look appealing to me would be a wings or vortex2 container PCSS # 1 Rookeskydiver "Its a Wonka Bar"....."Go ahead Charlie open it, lets see that golden ticket" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 December 10, 2002 Remember, you do get what you pay for, up to a point. The new Dolphins can be freeflown, but do you really want a Dolphin. I have a Wings and can say nothing but really great things about them. I've personally had my container up to 264mph (TAS) and nothing came out/popped open or anything. The rig is rock-freak'n-solid.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #3 December 10, 2002 probably a wings... but if you call discount dealers (who I won't mention here but advertise in the back of parachutist). you can get a vector III micron for $1050 ish (I rank up there with mirage as far as safety) ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #4 December 10, 2002 speed up boy!! 271mph... "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 December 10, 2002 Hey, once I get where I can hold a headdown for more then a couple thousand feet, we'll talk...I'm sure Levin told you about my mad HD skillz...I bet I can break 300 once I can HD for a crap. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #6 December 10, 2002 u might own me in da straits...but I'll get U in Da twist33zz. J/K I need to come out there some time."Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #7 December 10, 2002 Hijackers!!! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 December 10, 2002 QuoteI need to come out there some time Damn straight you do! Since the boogie won't be going on you can come play with our swoop strip (actually a Glider landing strip, but we use it for swooping since it is straight and very flat and marked every 100ft). That and we tend to have a lot of damn fun, party a lot and have a fun, tight group who loves to welcome new people...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #9 December 10, 2002 Quote speed up boy!! 271mph... i haven't yet mastered the HD, so don't take this post to seriously: PERFECT SPEED IS BEING THERE! Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garywainwright 0 #10 December 10, 2002 I would advise you not to look at the price but spend the extra and get what you really want. If you really want an Odyssey then buy one rather than the cheaper container and forever be thinking "its nice but i wish it was an odyssey!" Also the re-sale value will be higherhttp://www.garywainwright.co.uk Instagram gary_wainwright_uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirils 1 #11 December 10, 2002 You can freefly just about all of the latest containers. I think the VortexII is a good freefly container, I jump one. It also has a decent price and I think the the quality and comfort is far superior to th Dolphin. I bought a Dolphin new and had seams coming apart in less than 100 jumps. The Vortex has about 250 jumps and looks great."Slow down! You are too young to be moving that fast!" Old Man Crawfish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #12 December 11, 2002 Is the Vortex TSO'd for the US now? I say go with what you want reguardless of the money.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #13 December 12, 2002 Just popping in, but a Reflex is a freefly-safe container, and you can get them used for hella cheap nowadays. Check the classifieds.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #14 December 12, 2002 Quotei was just wondering what some of your thoughts were. I've been doing some reasearch online and two containers that look appealing to me would be a wings or vortex2 container you may want to check out the infinity. it's ugly but structurally it's rock solid. the smaller rigs can be picked up by the main flap. but personally i still prefer the racer above all others. levin vSCS#3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #15 December 12, 2002 I'll never understand how some people can say that the infinity is an ugle rig. I LOVE IT! I want one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 December 12, 2002 QuoteIs the Vortex TSO'd for the US now? I'm fairly certain it isn't. I don't think Chute Shop holds ANY US TSO's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #17 December 13, 2002 QuoteI'll never understand how some people can say that the infinity is an ugle rig. I LOVE IT! I want one! okay...it may not be ugly, but it certainly isn't as pretty as some of the others on the market. levin vSCR#17 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #18 December 13, 2002 Unfortunately they don't export to the states!But if you or a friend is travelling to europe you could pick up an Atom Legend made by Parachutes de france.***Said it before,say it again.Probably the best freefly container on the market.Nice price.Beware,hell of a waiting list..CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #19 December 14, 2002 I got a new wings for about 850 with the articulated harness and custom design! It's solid.. It was the first one at my little michigan DZ. I love it! My rigger only says good things about it. I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listo 0 #20 December 20, 2002 alright people........if you are going to inquire about what is a good free fly friendly rig I think that you should talk to people that actually jump year round. Talk to people that make between 500-2000+ free flies a year. You can listen to joe schmoe who might have 500 jumps over the last 2 years or you can talk to people that know about this stuff. Personally, I would suggest a Mirage G3, G4, G4.1, Javelin or infinity. Reflex's are death traps waiting to happen and they are a Rigger's nightmare. Racer's are OLD technology. Some people swear by them, but how many new racers do you see out there compared to other manufacturers. Don't be afraid to call some of the LARGE Fla. DZ's and ask to speak to someone that is highly ff experienced. Money is not an issue in this sport. Your life and well being is. Hell if you are so worried about money, go buy a friggin dolphin and mame yourself or get killed, it is up to you!Live today as tomorrow may not come Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #21 December 20, 2002 QuoteYou can listen to joe schmoe who might have 500 jumps over the last 2 years And judging by the jump numbers in your profile, you are just another joe schmoe giving his personal suggestions. Drop the pompous attitude pal, you're not impressing anybody. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #22 December 20, 2002 A lot of the people that are making more then 500 jumps a year are sponsered in some way and will only endourse the rig that they got for free or paid for tunnel time for them. Compainies like RWS and Jumpshack don't give out free containers or sponsor teams like some of the other companies do. Containers in FL are based a lot on what DZ you call, Zhills will be a lot of Javelins, Deland is a lot of Vectors and Racers, on the west cost Reflexes are way popular in the northwest Infinities are hot. >Reflex's are death traps waiting to happen and they are a Rigger's nightmare. They are not the easiest thing to pack, but they are a perfectly functional rig that has every mod on it that a Javelin does to make it Freefly Friendly. Why are they death traps? >you can talk to people that know about this stuff. Anyone thats sponsored usually has different opinions since they have different priorities. Ask the person thats out spending their own money on this and working on it daily or weekly.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #23 December 21, 2002 QuoteReflex's are death traps waiting to happen and they are a Rigger's nightmare. Are you a rigger?Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #24 December 22, 2002 Quote Compainies like RWS and Jumpshack don't give out free containers or sponsor teams like some of the other companies do. Don't know about Jump Shack, but I do know that RWS does "give out free containers." If money is an issue, look at the Infinity and the Wings. Both are very well made by people who also do a great job of taking care of their customers. Infinity's ugly? Humph. Well, I think the Mirage is butt ugly; those stripes are just all wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #25 December 22, 2002 I know in the past that RWS did, then they canceled the program, did they start it up again? http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=273752#273752Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
