HydroGuy 0 #51 July 14, 2006 Relative Workshops v-3 has all you can ask for, superior riser protection, a main flap that closes from the bottom up, and tight pilot chute storage. There are a couple manufacturers that offer these, but everyone uses RWS ideas. From the three ring release, to other copied ideas, you can rest assured that a purchase from RWS would be the right choice!Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #52 July 14, 2006 Quote... a main flap that closes from the bottom up... Doesn't make any difference. For starters, the air runs across the rig in opposite directions between head-up and head-down flying. Secondly, air only is most likely to get underneath the flap and lift it out when you're on your side (i.e. during a transition). Most likely, it will come undone if it snags on anything. Security is key, not the orientation.-- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #53 July 14, 2006 QuoteWhat I was trying to say was that the newer designs and innovations that we see on most all of the higher end rigs these days come standard on a G3/G4's right outta the factory. Mirage did not invent the idea for secondary riser covers, nor the freefly handle.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #54 July 14, 2006 QuoteQuote... a main flap that closes from the bottom up... Doesn't make any difference. For starters, the air runs across the rig in opposite directions between head-up and head-down flying. Secondly, air only is most likely to get underneath the flap and lift it out when you're on your side (i.e. during a transition). Most likely, it will come undone if it snags on anything. Security is key, not the orientation. My freefly coach John Chisholm wrote that reply under my name. You can debate whatever you want with him: jchisholm AT freeflymegacenter.com He is sponsored by RWS...go figure.Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #56 July 22, 2006 How much money did Babylon buy the gear for? I'd bet they got atleast 35% off. hehehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #57 July 22, 2006 Is John C. a rigger too? How much did he buy that rig for? i'd bet he got atleast 35% off. He also told a buddy that the worst thing for your lines is to daisy chain them. I still have'nt figured that out. What do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #58 July 22, 2006 Erica H, do you have chest rings on your Mirage? If so, the chest ring allows more flex and hinge than a harness without chest rings. in my opinion from what i've seen chest rings on a mirage for small to medium ladies is not so good, because of the problem you described. There is a fix. have mirage systems make your harness without chest rings. What you mentioned about the yoke also possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #59 July 26, 2006 MINE!!G4's are cool Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #60 July 27, 2006 I jump a G4 too, it rocks. Getting a new Infinity in soon, they are tight too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #61 October 10, 2006 Yes, I'm bringing up an old thread, sorry. However, my Mirage has been fixed!! Yea! now it is perfect!! When tightened to jump run ready I can barely even pull the shoulders off my shoulders. The big guy there took a full inch out of the harness under the mud flaps & all the stagger out the leg strap attachment (the webbing between the leg straps & the hip rings). Now it is the most comfortable rig ever!! There are no con's to a Mirage. Also, I believe that the person at the company that gave me cr*p for my complaint was actually full of cr*p - I've been basically promised that Mirage does not agree with what was said in the first place. Anyway, I complain when stuff is wrong & I give praise when things go well. Now things are great & I am giving praise to Mirage! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #62 October 11, 2006 Quote Also, I believe that the person at the company that gave me cr*p for my complaint was actually full of cr*p - I've been basically promised that Mirage does not agree with what was said in the first place. Hmmmm.. I wonder who that was... Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #63 October 11, 2006 no comment... also no worries, everything is happy now! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benforde 0 #64 October 12, 2006 Mirage G4 GeeFour G-IV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #66 October 15, 2006 I know your kidding!! But I have seen people trying to Free Fly in older type Dolphins and have premature deployments, not pretty. Bottom line, if your rig isn't Free Fly friendly don't Free Fly in it. If you can't tell if it is FF friendly or not then please ask your rigger, coach, instructor, S&TA before some one sells you a pile of crap that will get you or others hurt or killed on a FF jump. Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabiana 0 #67 November 18, 2006 Hi! VortexII I think the best Gear for money right now! sers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packing_jarrett 0 #68 November 18, 2006 nice rig how much do they cost? is there a website?Na' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toolbox 0 #69 November 23, 2006 You are a chip off the old block. A racer man just like your dad. Long live Toledo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packing_jarrett 0 #70 November 26, 2006 WHO THE HELL ARE YOU????????Na' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toolbox 0 #71 November 26, 2006 It's been a long time and you probably do not remember me.Do you still run around catching spiders and snakes? Ask your dad and Gauger who toolbox is. Blue skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packing_jarrett 0 #72 November 27, 2006 You'd be surprised at who I remember... Now I'm kind of scared of snakes... Thats in the past dude. Don't tell me your name because now I'm curious. Edit to add: I haven't asked my dad yet but your from Nevada? Its either Archie or Wedge. Am I right or am I right.Na' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toolbox 0 #73 November 27, 2006 It's good to hear you are tearing up the sky nowdays. How is your dad and your uncle Dave these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #74 November 27, 2006 QuoteHow is your dad and your uncle Dave these days. Pssst...use the message feature, guys. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #75 November 27, 2006 hey Fabiana, How much for a VortexII ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
