DivingWombat

I wouldn't count on that much of a difference. In my case it holds true.

Given that the 210zpx will pack about two sizes smaller, it will be a soft to normal fit. Drop a mail to mirage...

"The best"...Please let all the others know about "the best". Because we all want only the best and not buy overpriced low quality crap.

Cancel your order immediately. I doubt they have done much more than put it in line for production, so before they do any work or cut any goods, cancel the order. You should be able to get 99% (if not 100%) of your money back. I gotta ask, between filling out the order form and getting measured, it never occured to you to ask how long it would take? When I order a pizza I want to know when it will be ready, and this seems like a bigger deal than a pizza. i already cancelled and got a full refund..now i have cash to go shopping

Because secure line stows will help prevent a number of problems like hard openings, tension knots, line dump, bag strip etc. I don't believe that non-locking stows help with any of the above except potentially tension knots (see previous comments about keeping the lines organized). Line dump is a non-issue (again, with the exception of the potential for tension knots). You can coil up all the spare line after the locking stows in the bottom of the main tray and have perfectly fine openings. Bag strip certainly is an issue, but that is controlled by the locking stows. Haha....really!?! I have first hand information of two mals with cutaway caused by packers who just did the two locking stows and put the excess in the bag.

Use a magnetic slider keeper. I have one already and dont think it helps much.

too early to buy one at my experience level but it sucks a lot to have a collapsed slider behind my head. It does restrict the abilty to look around (plus avoids the risers to spread to it's maximum). something to consider for the future :)

Email Rob Fischer from Aerodyne "[email protected]". He can give you all the answers you need. Don't forget the fact that ZPX packs easier when brandnew if you compare to normal ZP. I4 or I5, you will like it anyway I guess

OP: You should use the search function more often. I don't see the reason to buy the I5 except you want a smart reserve and a normal ZP canopy. The 168zpx will fit easily into an I4. I say that because I pack a 188zpx into an I4 without too much trouble. Would you feel comfortable with an optimum 176?? If yes, go for the I4, it's a very nice fit.

My rig was built with a "long yoke". At least the order says that. I always thought it should be as easy as reaching for a wallet. I can post a picture to show how my rig fits. It is possible to pull, but it is still not a comfortable position at all.

I got over 100 jumps and loading my canopy slighly over 1:1.2. It's really a matter of personal preference in addition to absolut maximum loadings at a given experiene level. I would not suggest to go much over 1:1 if you didn't try it and felt comfortable with. Many experienced jumpers told me to go for a 170 which would have been a 1:1.38 WL. WAY to aggressive for a beginner IMHO. stay safe, have phun ;)

Easy fix and we old school swoop nunya's have been doing it since looooong before the reserve flap magnet was invented. Sew a square patch of fuzzy velcro onto the back of your jumpsuit collar and sew a mating hook velcro patch on one the end of a 2-inch strip of trim tape and then sew it to the base of the first patch. Once you pull the slider below the steering toggles, simply twist it up, wrap the velcro strap around it and anchor it back to the mating velcro. Your slider will sit collapsed right behind your head and well away from the reserve flaps. In the event of a cutaway, the velcro tears free with only a few pounds of tension. It works better than the magnet, is easier to reach and manipulate, and costs almost nothing to make and install. You can also skip collapsing your slider with the kill lines if you like. A tight twist will do the same thing and the strap (no more than 2 inches long) will keep it from unrolling. That will be one less thing to do while packing. thanks! But that doesn't alter the issue of it not releasing in a cutaway situation. Velcro is stronger in a shear direction than magnets so it could actually be worse than a magnetic slider keeper. A small piece of velcro could keep a cutaway main on the jumpsuit? I tested the Skytie magnetic keeper by pulling up on the loop. The force to open the magnets is below 5 pounds. If there was an issue with a skytie then it was for sure some mechanical blockage in addition to the magnet closing force. I am more concerned having a slider hangup on my helmet after a cutaway.

These kind of threads start very often exactly the same way. Somebody registers at DZ.com, no profile info at all, then the "I am writing for blablabla.." and then a very strange question. Ok, one thing "I am very concerned about the position of my balls..."

"Closing thoughts", "the secret of pilot chute packing" and all the safety related ones.

Hi Ryan I can totally understand your frustration. Recently, I bought a new zpx canopy and the first couple of times I thought I'd never be able to pack it. I pack exactly like rigerrob describes in his post. It took me about 10 - 15 packjobs at home till I could do it without swearing and sweating all over. Practice at home to avoid frustration at the DZ.

Nigel Agreed, that part was my fault and I over-reacted indeed. I think it was a bit of frustration because it's a custom-made rig and everything should be fine. On the other hand, I think it doesn't help if some of the members get too harsh. Giving some good advice can be done in a good and friendly way. I got the message. Even before I started searching and posting about the topic I knew it is a serious one. So, should I dig into a thread and take the risk to get treated like an underage or let it be and solve the problem by my own? I will keep asking questions... This problem is solved so far but I'm pretty sure a new one will come up in the near future.

Dear Potatoman The no brake comparison is pretty weak. Because 1. I could always pull by myself and I did pull 2. There is always the reserve --------------------------------------------------------------------- To be very clear about the issue, I think I have to repeat some facts: 1. The rig is built for me. 2. it fits well and the pullhandle is at the right position 3. I am still below 10 jumps on that rig This is a forum (I thought at least). Members should be allowed to ask questions, even if you don't understand them or think it's silly. There are beginners who do mistakes and want to learn. I already started to do my daily stretch excercises and put all the attention on practise pulls on my last jump. Guess what, it worked pretty well. A very hard arch helps alot! So thanks again for all the hints and support! CHRIS D: I WILL NOT STOP TO JUMP THAT FUCKING RIG!!! IT IS MY RIG AND MY LIFE AND MY DECISION. If you want to keep people away from doing someting, you should maybe start a career as a prison guard. Astute readers are going to notice the slight change in vocabulary right away,.... As a sidenote: I do love my life and try to be as safe as possible. If there would be a real issue with the rig, I wouldn't jump it for sure. Honestly, I don't see the reason to use capital letters. Maybe it irritates you the same way like me. Cheers Mo.

I jumped about 10 different rigs during student status...so it takes some time to get used to a certain rig. Thank you for all the good tips some of you posted!! For some other who just throw shit at the ones who are new in the sport: "you contribute well to make dorkzone for what it is"!

I tried to reach while laying belly on the floor. It is much harder to reach! TY very much for your post!

Honestly, I am pretty pissed because I switched from a Vigil to a Cypres in the last second (order close to be delivered). All that just to realize I switched to a defective unit. DOA to be a bit harsh. And no, I don't press the button every time before boarding. I take the risk which is very very low (like mentioned in the bulletin). I think it is not acceptable that you're not allowed to send it back for repair. On the other hand, how could they deal with several thousand units at the same time? But that's not my problem!

I will spend my next jumps to do practice pulls and maybe take somebody with me for video. The rig is built for my frame. There is a long yoke, the BOC sits just above my butt and I am not that unflexible as many might think. e.g. I clean my ass by myself On the ground supereasy to reach and in the air very difficult. I still don't understand why... There is always room to get more flexible.

Chris, I always like your posts to cheer me up!

Hey, I'm having exactly the same problem! At around 93kg and 1.80m, working out since 10 years. Had little to none problems on student and rental gear. But my brandnew rig is a whole different story. When I practice on the ground, I have no problem to reach the handle. Even when a friend tries to move the rig in any direction it still works pretty easy. When falling through the air I hardly can reach the handle. I'm looking for a solution too...try to get more flexible or...? If it won't get better it's just a question of time till I have to pull the reserve.

done!

I like it! (like most of your videos) +1