SilverFox 0 #1 August 17, 2003 As a choice for my first container for a Sabre 2 and PD Reserve, I'm having trouble deciding between a Vector 3 and Infinity. Any opinions welcome, it's such a hard choice. Price is not so much the issue Blue skies SilverFoxSilverFox As we get older we get wiser, but we still fall the same Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #2 August 17, 2003 The V3 has the skyhook option. Thats a plus in my book. I would have no idea about any other comparisons between the rigs, as I have not seen either one. -- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #3 August 17, 2003 QuoteAs a choice for my first container for a Sabre 2 and PD Reserve, I'm having trouble deciding between a Vector 3 and Infinity. Any opinions welcome, it's such a hard choice. Price is not so much the issue Blue skies SilverFox I love my Micron. I don't have direct dealings with Infinity so I can't comment much on them. RWS = Good customer support. RWS = Leader in gear technology and R&D Micron = Very secure rig for all types of flying. Micron = Comfortable harness even without Rings I used to not like the Vector 3 because I thought it had too many flaps and took longer to close. Actually, my opinion has changed and I see how secure the rig is in freefall. I like the way the flaps close especially over the risers. Now, some people complained that the side flaps wrinkled and didn't look good. Well, if you don't close it correctly (pushing the side flaps down and secure takes 2 seconds) you will get the puckering. So, I learned not to hold that against the rig. It is an owner/packer problem. I got the Skyhook installed because I think it is a good idea. I can't get that on any other container. 800 jumps. 8 years in the sport. Pilot.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #4 August 17, 2003 RWS = Good customer support. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ha! Ha! The last time I ordered spare parts from RWS, they took 5 months to reach me. I canceled a more recent order after waiting 4 months. Rob Warner impatient Master Rigger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #5 August 17, 2003 Just purchased same basic rig Sabre2 210 + PD-218R I chose the Vector 3 M-Series for lots of reasons not the least of which is that : I wanted the skyhook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites betzilla 56 #6 August 17, 2003 QuoteThe last time I ordered spare parts from RWS, they took 5 months to reach me. I canceled a more recent order after waiting 4 months. I'm having the same problem. Although RWS is awesome with new container orders, the spare parts department definitely has some issues.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BikerBabe 0 #7 August 18, 2003 Well, I just ordered and received my new Infinity, and I love it. It also has the interior riser protection, and the rig looks and feels great. My delivery time was a little under 10 weeks from order to arrival, and I added some things on a few weeks after I ordered it. The customer service is awesome. Every time I called them they knew exactly which order was mine just by my name, and were very helpful. And I culdn't beat the price anywhere. I love my Infinity. :)Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drenaline 0 #8 August 18, 2003 both rigs are great, I (remember I said I, me) would buy a rig from the nearest store. If RWS is near me then a vector if its infinity I would go for infinity. I had to buy a gear from a far place to learn that. If there is any problem with my rig it will cost me double and take longer to repair or check than if I would of bought it somewhere near. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pablito 0 #9 August 18, 2003 Both are great Rigs. Kelly has a great secondary riser protection as RWS. I have a Micron, I have put about 100 jumps on it since I got it and I love it!!! Really confortable In the air and under canopy, I love the rings on it. I've jumped an Infinity for about 20 jumps and I have no complains to it exept it was a bit big for me. I choose RWS Because its a tight secure rig, and the customer service rocks. Pablito "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Clownburner 0 #10 August 18, 2003 I was contemplating the same thing; the price difference with all the options came down to about $300 and I wanted the skyhook, so I bought the Vector 3M. I'm very happy with it. Very very comfortable in the air and under canopy. Heavy, but that's because I carry around almost 500 sq ft of canopies in it. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #11 August 19, 2003 buy an odyssey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #12 August 19, 2003 Quotebuy an odyssey If you don't mind waiting till New Years.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pablito 0 #13 August 19, 2003 jajajajaj good one "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dgskydive 0 #14 August 19, 2003 I have to agree with you there Bob. RWS and the other "BIG BOYS" really need to work on their customer service. The will push a sport jumpers order back for weeks so they can take care of a military order. WE have placed orders for risers and other spare parts that have taken months to get for people. Kelly at VSE has great support for his customers and will bend over backwards to help you out and make everything just right. Plus he takes care of your order in the order that it was received. Everyone of his cutomers is just as important as the next. The Sky Hook seems like a really good idea. IMHO I think the jury is still out on the Sky Hook. I have never see or heard of one actually being used yet. Im not saying that they haven't. Just haven't seen them in action yet other then their web site. I wonder if it will end up like the RSL. Some people love them others don't. It will probably end up being antoher huge debate on this site and around dropzones for years to come. "TO HAVE A SKY HOOK OR NOT" The headaches are starting already. IMHO the Infinity is the best overall rig on the market today. Especially if you factor in the support and service, price and quality.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pablito 0 #15 August 19, 2003 The Skyhook system is in Use, There was a save In Skydive Houston on a Tandem that had the Skyhook and it worked fine. Edited. I don't like the Idea of it because I like to be in countrol of the deployment of my canopies. I see advantages on it and the Idea is awesome. Cielos Azules Pablito "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites myaney 0 #16 August 20, 2003 I just bought a Vector 326 container with a PD 113R reserve and the spec. says it can fit a Micro Raven 109 & 120, PD 113R. I'm curious if I can cram a PD 126 reserve in there, otherwise, how much more forgiving is a Mirco Raven 120 than the PD 113R? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sundevil777 94 #17 August 20, 2003 Quotecurious if I can cram a PD 126 reserve in there, You should know what kind of answers you'll get with 'cram'.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites johnny1488 1 #18 August 20, 2003 QuoteIf you don't mind waiting till New Years. I dont But I'm an out of control ranchhand so dont take my word for it. If skydive lane was swallowed by the earth and sunpath wasnt an option I would have a vector3. Bill Booth is the man and the pig still looks cool on the rig! Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites b1jercat 0 #19 August 20, 2003 HI, i'm jumping a saber2 190 and a PD 196R in an Infinity container. I bought the container used and needed the leg pads and chest strap modified for me. Infinity turned it around for me in a week no rush. Their customer service is ledgendary. Infinitys are great rigs, I can't comment on the vector 3 having never jumped one. The sky hook seems like an attractive feature, I'll wait untill they been around a couple of years to see how they work out. Good luck on your quest for a rig . blue skies jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alanab 0 #20 August 20, 2003 whats a skyhook? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kingbunky 3 #21 August 20, 2003 do a quick search or check the RWS site. basically, it's an enhanced rsl that uses your main canopy to speed up deployment of your reserve."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #22 August 20, 2003 Quote If you don't mind waiting till New Years. Sometimes you gotta wait for the best... I just love the cut-in feature on the odyssey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 15 #23 August 20, 2003 >I just love the cut-in feature on the odyssey I think alot of manufactors are offering this anymore, some just don't advertise it. The option was first around in the 80's so its not anything new...Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #24 August 20, 2003 QuoteSometimes you gotta wait for the best... I do. The Infinity. QuoteI just love the cut-in feature on the odyssey And I love the way my Infinity fits me well. As Phree said other manufacturers offer this, and IMO it aint worth the $200 Sunpath charges for it.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 0 #25 August 20, 2003 Quote$200 Sunpath charges for it Now must go look at the order form. 200 bucks? I've built a "few" harnesses in my day. 200 BUCKS???? What a scam. I prefer the Infinity and don't dislike the javelin but it's certainly not my rig of choice.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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betzilla 56 #6 August 17, 2003 QuoteThe last time I ordered spare parts from RWS, they took 5 months to reach me. I canceled a more recent order after waiting 4 months. I'm having the same problem. Although RWS is awesome with new container orders, the spare parts department definitely has some issues.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #7 August 18, 2003 Well, I just ordered and received my new Infinity, and I love it. It also has the interior riser protection, and the rig looks and feels great. My delivery time was a little under 10 weeks from order to arrival, and I added some things on a few weeks after I ordered it. The customer service is awesome. Every time I called them they knew exactly which order was mine just by my name, and were very helpful. And I culdn't beat the price anywhere. I love my Infinity. :)Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #8 August 18, 2003 both rigs are great, I (remember I said I, me) would buy a rig from the nearest store. If RWS is near me then a vector if its infinity I would go for infinity. I had to buy a gear from a far place to learn that. If there is any problem with my rig it will cost me double and take longer to repair or check than if I would of bought it somewhere near. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #9 August 18, 2003 Both are great Rigs. Kelly has a great secondary riser protection as RWS. I have a Micron, I have put about 100 jumps on it since I got it and I love it!!! Really confortable In the air and under canopy, I love the rings on it. I've jumped an Infinity for about 20 jumps and I have no complains to it exept it was a bit big for me. I choose RWS Because its a tight secure rig, and the customer service rocks. Pablito "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #10 August 18, 2003 I was contemplating the same thing; the price difference with all the options came down to about $300 and I wanted the skyhook, so I bought the Vector 3M. I'm very happy with it. Very very comfortable in the air and under canopy. Heavy, but that's because I carry around almost 500 sq ft of canopies in it. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #11 August 19, 2003 buy an odyssey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #12 August 19, 2003 Quotebuy an odyssey If you don't mind waiting till New Years.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #13 August 19, 2003 jajajajaj good one "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #14 August 19, 2003 I have to agree with you there Bob. RWS and the other "BIG BOYS" really need to work on their customer service. The will push a sport jumpers order back for weeks so they can take care of a military order. WE have placed orders for risers and other spare parts that have taken months to get for people. Kelly at VSE has great support for his customers and will bend over backwards to help you out and make everything just right. Plus he takes care of your order in the order that it was received. Everyone of his cutomers is just as important as the next. The Sky Hook seems like a really good idea. IMHO I think the jury is still out on the Sky Hook. I have never see or heard of one actually being used yet. Im not saying that they haven't. Just haven't seen them in action yet other then their web site. I wonder if it will end up like the RSL. Some people love them others don't. It will probably end up being antoher huge debate on this site and around dropzones for years to come. "TO HAVE A SKY HOOK OR NOT" The headaches are starting already. IMHO the Infinity is the best overall rig on the market today. Especially if you factor in the support and service, price and quality.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #15 August 19, 2003 The Skyhook system is in Use, There was a save In Skydive Houston on a Tandem that had the Skyhook and it worked fine. Edited. I don't like the Idea of it because I like to be in countrol of the deployment of my canopies. I see advantages on it and the Idea is awesome. Cielos Azules Pablito "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaney 0 #16 August 20, 2003 I just bought a Vector 326 container with a PD 113R reserve and the spec. says it can fit a Micro Raven 109 & 120, PD 113R. I'm curious if I can cram a PD 126 reserve in there, otherwise, how much more forgiving is a Mirco Raven 120 than the PD 113R? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 94 #17 August 20, 2003 Quotecurious if I can cram a PD 126 reserve in there, You should know what kind of answers you'll get with 'cram'.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #18 August 20, 2003 QuoteIf you don't mind waiting till New Years. I dont But I'm an out of control ranchhand so dont take my word for it. If skydive lane was swallowed by the earth and sunpath wasnt an option I would have a vector3. Bill Booth is the man and the pig still looks cool on the rig! Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1jercat 0 #19 August 20, 2003 HI, i'm jumping a saber2 190 and a PD 196R in an Infinity container. I bought the container used and needed the leg pads and chest strap modified for me. Infinity turned it around for me in a week no rush. Their customer service is ledgendary. Infinitys are great rigs, I can't comment on the vector 3 having never jumped one. The sky hook seems like an attractive feature, I'll wait untill they been around a couple of years to see how they work out. Good luck on your quest for a rig . blue skies jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #20 August 20, 2003 whats a skyhook? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #21 August 20, 2003 do a quick search or check the RWS site. basically, it's an enhanced rsl that uses your main canopy to speed up deployment of your reserve."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #22 August 20, 2003 Quote If you don't mind waiting till New Years. Sometimes you gotta wait for the best... I just love the cut-in feature on the odyssey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #23 August 20, 2003 >I just love the cut-in feature on the odyssey I think alot of manufactors are offering this anymore, some just don't advertise it. The option was first around in the 80's so its not anything new...Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #24 August 20, 2003 QuoteSometimes you gotta wait for the best... I do. The Infinity. QuoteI just love the cut-in feature on the odyssey And I love the way my Infinity fits me well. As Phree said other manufacturers offer this, and IMO it aint worth the $200 Sunpath charges for it.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #25 August 20, 2003 Quote$200 Sunpath charges for it Now must go look at the order form. 200 bucks? I've built a "few" harnesses in my day. 200 BUCKS???? What a scam. I prefer the Infinity and don't dislike the javelin but it's certainly not my rig of choice.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
