keithbar 1 #1 October 2, 2008 this may be a dumb question but. I know the lightning is the most popular canopy for crw. but is there a most popular harness/container ? I'm just thinking you guys spend so much time under canopy. you might have a opinon on the most comfortable rig under canopy. I know opionins are like assholes. and I'm sure some dz's lean towards one more than the other. but I just thought I would see what everyone thinks is the most comfortable rig once the parachute is openi have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 October 2, 2008 Most crwdogs I've seen use 2nd hand rigs for crw. I have seen many different brands. I have a Vector II that I used when I had a Lightning. It already had mods done to it to protect the reserve flap in case of entanglements. Normally, you'd want a rig that you can pack your Lightning in, without looking too scary. Lightnings pack significantly bigger than most freefall canopies of the same square footage. I'm guessing about 20% bigger? If you have a Lightning 143, you'll need a main pack tray that can take a Triathlon or Sabre 170 for example. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #3 October 2, 2008 One that you won't mind sliding in on your ass... repeatedly. And the lightning may not be the only canopy choice for CRW. Its what is used for big ways for sure but some fantastic teams have used CRW Triathalons for demo and competition, some other teams have used other brands and models. The Storm is proving popular now but not everybody is going to buy one right away. Most domestic CRW dogs have one or more lightning and it will remain popular for the big ways for some time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #4 October 2, 2008 hey billy. i haven't seen you sinse I fucked up the white balance on my camera on your 1,000th down at cullman . sorry about that. I guess I didn't make it clear. I'm only talking about comfort while hanging in the harness. not about what rig had the best crw mods but what rig was the most comfortable while under canopy for long periods. cross countrys or crw stuff like thati have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #5 October 2, 2008 Wide leg straps. But not too wide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyturner 0 #6 October 2, 2008 Hello, I really like my Mirage G3. Probabley just because up till now I have always borrowed old kit or rented and sometimes the leg strap buckles become worn and slip lose resulting in a very uncofortable deployment with the chest strap up by my nose!!! The Advance containers have a cool buckle which has an extra backup spring system to prevent this from happening but makes getting them loose again a bit more fiddley. Have you had a look at the legstraps on Paragliding kit? Those guys spend hours in the air. good luck & best regards Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #7 October 2, 2008 Quotehey billy. i haven't seen you sinse I fucked up the white balance on my camera on your 1,000th down at cullman . sorry about that. I guess I didn't make it clear. I'm only talking about comfort while hanging in the harness. not about what rig had the best crw mods but what rig was the most comfortable while under canopy for long periods. cross countrys or crw stuff like that Oh yeah... well the thing to look for would be wide leg straps with a bit of padding in them. I forgot which rigs offer them. Otherwise I have to pull my knees up to a sitting position just to be half-way comfortable, when my feet are not in somebody's canopy or lines."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edge01 1 #8 October 2, 2008 Quote Have you had a look at the legstraps on Paragliding kit? Those guys spend hours in the air. You don't hang on your leg straps in paragliding it's more like a recliner with straps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #9 October 2, 2008 Quote Wide leg straps. But not too wide. What he said. Personally, I have an Infinity with extra wide leg straps. I've also done CRW in a Talon (quite comfy-- might get one if I get another rig). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #10 November 4, 2008 We built a bunch of specialized Talon 2s for CREW, back in the mid 1990s: special risers, extra-wide riser covers, special bridles, weight pockets, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdocker 0 #11 November 4, 2008 I think we jumped those!!! Air Raiders and early Redline had a whole bunch of talons back then, they sure were good for us. Still have a few that I use. CraigJump more, post less! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
