Unstable 8 #1 August 12, 2003 So who had the opportunity to check out the New Racer Model 2K3 over at the Jumpshack tent at WFFC this Year? I've only seen one other so far - I was personally very impressed with the design. It had Bullet-proof tucktabs over the shoulders - as strong as any other rig on the market. Internal Riser covers as well. The Main Pin Flap was held in place by 4 small tuck tabs along the semi-circle flap - just as rock solid as the Mirage.. Still Using the Two-pin pop-top system - a big plus in my eye. It seems that Jump Shack has redesigned the Racer in all it's weak points - but still leaving all the classic Racer Pros! I had a several conversations with the Jumpshack staff over the course of the week - Right now a Racer 2K3 is looking like I may end up ordering one this april Anybody have any feelings towards the new and improved Racer by Jumpshack??=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #2 August 12, 2003 I would like to see some pictures. The rig you describe sounds very tempting, but I haven't seen any new Racers, and the website is seriously lacking in decent pics. Also, Racers don't seem to have a big following over here... I'm still about 2yrs away from buying a rig, but I'm doing my research...-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #3 August 12, 2003 Lol the Jumpshack website does suck. Let me see what i can dig up, give me a day or so............=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #4 August 12, 2003 I have to agree with you. Any one who disses a racer hasn't seen the 2k3. It is very impressive IMO considering what the original design consisted of."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 August 12, 2003 Wasn't impressed. Nothing new under the sun.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #6 August 12, 2003 Meh, Most people I know and Talk to know absolutly nothing about Racers. Just Like you Said, if they Diss on it, it's cuz they havent' seen the 2K3.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #7 August 12, 2003 Hey on a side note i took quite a number of Spins this last week on the Brand Spanking new Firebolt Elliptical Canopy - What a ride!!!!!!! Looks like Jumpshack has quite a future ahead of it yet!=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #8 August 12, 2003 QuoteWasn't impressed. Nothing new under the sun. Well when ANYONE actually makes something new under the sun let the rest of us know OK Mr. inimpressed"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #9 August 12, 2003 You asked for opinions.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #10 August 12, 2003 My opinion is that Howard Adams was sporting a very small, extremely tidy rig at the WFFC. He did his BirdMan training in it and I checked it out. I would seriously consider it as a next rig. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #11 August 13, 2003 QuoteMy opinion is that Howard Adams was sporting a very small, extremely tidy rig at the WFFC are you talking about that little grey one they had. or the black and red one. either one was freakin tiny. i was going to jump the grey one with a 113 reserve and that 75 firebolt (i think that's the new canopy), but i didn't have time to run over there to grab it. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #12 August 13, 2003 Howard had the grey one with the small FireBolt in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #13 August 16, 2003 At a Mullins Boogie this summer I saw a New 2k3 model (one of the first one's sent out, or so i understand) that was holding a 230 main and a 200 reserve (very elderly and honourable gentleman was jumping it) It still had clean and tidy lines, bulletproof flaps and a good feel to it - this isn't just for dinky canopies.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1jercat 0 #14 August 16, 2003 I wonder how it compares to an Infinity? blues jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #15 August 17, 2003 I've seen several infinities, tried them on but never Have i Jumped one. It's hard to compare a 2k3 to an infinity because they are marketed towards different purposes. Now that Altico is winding down, a gap has been created for a new low cost container, and the 2k3 is not Jumpshacks response to this, as i believe that the infinity is.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #16 August 17, 2003 Quoteand the 2k3 is not Jumpshacks response to this, as i believe that the infinity is. The Infinity is NOT a "response to a gap for a low cost container." Not sure where you got that idea... but you're wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #17 August 17, 2003 By no means am I attacking the Quality of the INfinity Container, & i really don't appreciate the way you asserted your opinion. Blue Skies, SDS=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 55 #18 August 18, 2003 Quote By no means am I attacking the Quality of the INfinity Container, & i really don't appreciate the way you asserted your opinion. She jumps Infinity, you know... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NightJumper 0 #19 August 25, 2003 QuoteI would like to see some pictures. Here is some pics. Very Freefly friendly, tuck tab riser covers, delivery time is 6-8 weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #20 August 25, 2003 Pretty sharp rig huh????? Everyone i know who jumps them swear their blood on em. =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #21 August 25, 2003 Looks not too bad.-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
