Xranger

After jumping an older Vector 2 as my first rig I was in the market for a new custom container. After months of doing my own research I could not find a better deal than Parachute Systems Vortex II. The fact that all the extras are included in the base price is a huge plus to this rig. My rigger who's partial to Infinity gave me his blessing, commenting on how well made Vortexes are. The customer service was great, I dealt with Manny at Icarus in South Africa, really nice guy who went the extra mile emailing me at all hours of the day with my many questions. They gave me updates on the process, and walked me through everything. I saved so much money in choosing a Vortex II that I bought a brand new reserve and used main from Manny as well, and still came out paying what some companies charge for just a container! Getting the Vortex II set up by my rigger was a great thing to watch, having him explain the ins and outs of the Vortex and the fact he likes packing them made me feel good. Has the extra riser protection flap, and the bridal protection is something that amazes me, talk about a freefly friendly rig...this is it. And like others have said, I can't believe more people don't go for a Vortex II. Even though the price is great and I hit on that fact quite a bit, they are built tough and beautiful looking at the same time, I just get that feeling of solid craftsmanship when putting the rig on. Well thats all I got, I'll probably update the review in a 100 jumps! RLTW

Thanks Spence, I'm there man. Turnin 30 on the 17th as well, can't think of a better place to be. Shit, more beer I keep diming myself out.

I'm planning to head to this Boogie from Charleston SC and had a question, as this would be the first one I attend...hope you like High Life by the way. Anyway, my question was if we have to pay or schedule stuff upfront other than balloon jumps and tents etc. Or do I just show up and jump, w/ the obvious logbook repack card along with me. Thanks.

Sounds like a blast man, some of the most fun I've had was the week I got my A license hitting up Zhills and doing about 8 two ways with some 60 year old bad ass. He had about 180 jumps to my 26, and we did fruitloops, horny gorilla, fuck you name it man. Not too many places can you do that kinda shit without it meaning something completely different heh heh!

Skydive Walterboro South Carolina, you?

Thanks for the warm welcome, I'm cleared to jump on my own now. Still waiting for my rig to show up, my dad is making sure its squared away so its worth the wait. But waiting always sucks heh heh.

Can't give ya any advice. Just a congratulations. I'm in the same boat...ready to sell my house and live in a camper on the DZ, heh heh. Good luck and have fun.

Hey hows it goin. After growing up watching my dad do tandem videos for a living, and hanging out at boogies jackin beer when no one was looking...they didn't care anyway, i'm finally getting started. Its been a blast so far, did the static line progression, and now I've got one more jump until i'm off student status. Bought a used rig that the old man went and inspected personally before I paid for it. I'm ready to go. See ya at the DZ.