Converting a Phantom 2 to a Phantom 2Z

[sloow 0]

Is it possible to convert an older style Phantom 2 to a Phantom 2 Z? It would be great to get into and out of it faster...

thanks,
Paul Litherland

[mccordia 73]

Ive converted a birdman prototype a few years back via a relativly simple method.

Leave the bottom cutaway as is, and cut the sleeves off the body.
So you now have a suit with two loose wings.
Attach a zipper to both sides, and let it run from the first connected tab position above your MLW on the front, over the shoulder, to the back.

Ive attached pictures of the modification, as well as a simple graphic that explains a second method (all older stuff from back in the BM days, shot to show the factory).

JC
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[shveddy 0]

Well there's something interesting to try over Christmas break.

[sloow 0]

Thanks for the response Jarno. Can you tell me.. It looks like the modification doesn't allow for complete cutaway of the wings. I'm assuming you can reach your toggles after cutting away..

[mccordia 73]

Yes, the reach is like normal. The wing is only attached 10cm more than it normaly is. Worked fine on the suit I had, and the Blade2 which was derived from this one.

JC
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[Zeemax 0]

Your other option is to simply sell the PH2 and buy a new 2z

Great market for the Phantoms, and it's always nice to have something nice and new

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Your other option is to simply sell the PH2 and buy a new 2z

I thought about that. Then I realized I just bought a Stealth 2 and want a Vampire 4 (along with a new main, deployment bag, bridle, and pilot chute). Guess I'll be sticking with my tried and true Phantom 2!

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