First off, I don't own a Wings. But I've put some 100-odd jumps on one and felt I could share my impressions.
Comfort-wise, I can't say much because the harness was fitted for a much smaller person. This meant it was tight, but it never really obstructed my movement in freefall. I also put three jumps on another system made for a jumper who's about my size, and that one felt quite comfortable. (Not as much as a Javelin or a Voodoo, but it was close) The thing that bothered me the most on the rig I jumped (the smaller one) was the reserve handle which was coming unlodged all the time (always during packing and often when getting up from the seat). I'm guessing the really short MLW played a part in this, but it was still something that simply shouldn't be happening.
Less bothersome was the downward-tucking tab of the reserve pin cover which would untuck on most every jump. It was obviously too short, although the side tabs held the reserve cover closed without a problem. A few uneven stitches and slightly bunched-up fabric at the bottom of the reserve tray prove that while this rig might get you the best value/price ratio, in the end, you still get what you pay for.
Based on my experience, I would have given Wings three and a half stars, but since this option is not available I gave it four (well, it would have been 3.75, really;) The rig that I jumped was manufactured sometime in 2002, and if I understand correctly, they keep improving the design. Unless you think the look of the rig is average or dislike pop-tops, even partially covered, I'd say you can't go wrong with a Wings.
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Comfort-wise, I can't say much because the harness was fitted for a much smaller person. This meant it was tight, but it never really obstructed my movement in freefall. I also put three jumps on another system made for a jumper who's about my size, and that one felt quite comfortable. (Not as much as a Javelin or a Voodoo, but it was close)
The thing that bothered me the most on the rig I jumped (the smaller one) was the reserve handle which was coming unlodged all the time (always during packing and often when getting up from the seat). I'm guessing the really short MLW played a part in this, but it was still something that simply shouldn't be happening.
Less bothersome was the downward-tucking tab of the reserve pin cover which would untuck on most every jump. It was obviously too short, although the side tabs held the reserve cover closed without a problem. A few uneven stitches and slightly bunched-up fabric at the bottom of the reserve tray prove that while this rig might get you the best value/price ratio, in the end, you still get what you pay for.
Based on my experience, I would have given Wings three and a half stars, but since this option is not available I gave it four (well, it would have been 3.75, really;) The rig that I jumped was manufactured sometime in 2002, and if I understand correctly, they keep improving the design. Unless you think the look of the rig is average or dislike pop-tops, even partially covered, I'd say you can't go wrong with a Wings.