WickedWingsuits 0 #1 June 3, 2014 Interested to hear from folks that regularly jump a free packed PD Storm, both TF and TC versions. - Did you add a tail pocket or any other mod? - How are the openings? - Any cautions? SimonSummer Rental special, 5 weeks for the price of 4! That is $160 a month. Try before You Buy with Wicked Wingsuits - WingsuitRental.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #2 June 3, 2014 We use TC 120s at about a 1.8:1 wing loading for 2-way. We found the canopy to be too snivelly for our purposes with the mesh slider so we switched to a spider slider. It speeds up the openings, helps a bit with heading, and once under canopy reduces noise and vibration while also helping with upwards visibility. Do you plan on deploying at terminal? We normally only do about a 3 second delay and have never gone past 5 seconds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WickedWingsuits 0 #3 June 3, 2014 indyzWe use TC 120s at about a 1.8:1 wing loading for 2-way. We found the canopy to be too snivelly for our purposes with the mesh slider so we switched to a spider slider. It speeds up the openings, helps a bit with heading, and once under canopy reduces noise and vibration while also helping with upwards visibility. Do you plan on deploying at terminal? We normally only do about a 3 second delay and have never gone past 5 seconds. Appreciate the reply. It is for "wingsuit terminal" which is more like an aircraft exit speed, more forward speed than down. I have experience with large F111 canopies and an old Triathlon at these speeds but not a brand new ZP 150 Storm! I like the slider info as I am looking for heading performance. Does the TC come with a tail pocket? I was going to add a ZP tail pocket so that I can still bag it when needed. I can't imagine that the trim difference between a TC and TF would make a huge difference, or would it? I do have dacron.Summer Rental special, 5 weeks for the price of 4! That is $160 a month. Try before You Buy with Wicked Wingsuits - WingsuitRental.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #4 June 3, 2014 The TCs come stock with a tail pocket, dacron lines, and pilot chute retract system. I can't speak to the qualities of the freefall Storm or the differences between versions, I only have one jump on a TF 135 and that was years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
platypii 20 #5 June 3, 2014 I have the regular Storm with Casual CRW Kit. It has dacron lines, continuous center A lines, and three ring retractable bridle system on the top, but no tailpocket. I was confused about what was the point of a 3 ring retractable bridle without a tailpocket. I asked PD and they said: PDWhat you need is a non-collapsible pilot chute and a deployment bag with a number 8 grommet in it. When you deploy the bag travels up the bridle and the number 8 grommet chokes off the pilot chute when the bridle is retracted within the 3 rings. Anyone have experience with that setup? Simon, would love to hear if you have any success installing a tailpocket.BASEline - Wingsuit Flight Computer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleGobble 0 #6 June 4, 2014 platypiiI have the regular Storm with Casual CRW Kit. It has dacron lines, continuous center A lines, and three ring retractable bridle system on the top, but no tailpocket. I was confused about what was the point of a 3 ring retractable bridle without a tailpocket. I asked PD and they said: ***What you need is a non-collapsible pilot chute and a deployment bag with a number 8 grommet in it. When you deploy the bag travels up the bridle and the number 8 grommet chokes off the pilot chute when the bridle is retracted within the 3 rings. Anyone have experience with that setup? Simon, would love to hear if you have any success installing a tailpocket. Yes. You still pack the canopy like a free pack. Only after rolling you stuff it in the dbag and stow the lines in the elastics. The #8 grommet on the dbag will slide down over the PC on deployment and act like a kill cone. You'll also need a properly sized length of Dacron to use as a bridle. You can bar tack in a nub to catch a curved pin. Another option is mounting a straight pin on a second, shorter length of Dacron so that you pull the pin when you deploy the pilot chute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WickedWingsuits 0 #7 June 9, 2014 I got a ZP tail pocket put on my Storm 150 and did a handful of wingsuit jumps on it. Performed as expected and I can walk today, wasn't as bad as I thought it would be! Thanks for input. SimonSummer Rental special, 5 weeks for the price of 4! That is $160 a month. Try before You Buy with Wicked Wingsuits - WingsuitRental.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 2 #8 June 13, 2014 Do you think the ZP tail pocket will hold up over time, with the lines running across the small non-velcro'd opening over and over ? Is ZP a proven material for a tail pocket ?Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WickedWingsuits 0 #9 June 13, 2014 I will let you know if the velcro or ZP wears out first. It isn't a full time setup, just something for specific occasions so I am not too worried about that side of it.Summer Rental special, 5 weeks for the price of 4! That is $160 a month. Try before You Buy with Wicked Wingsuits - WingsuitRental.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wasatchrider 0 #10 July 1, 2014 WickedWingsuitsI will let you know if the velcro or ZP wears out first. It isn't a full time setup, just something for specific occasions so I am not too worried about that side of it. tail pocket velcro lasts 100-200 jumps on my base rig on average before the lines start dumping and need replacement just for referenceBASE 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
