packing_jarrett

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  1. The first thing you'll notice is the awesome art work appliqued on the bottom and top surface of the wing. Even with the big logo the Cayenne light will pack very small; at least one size smaller. eg: a 150 sqft packs like a 130 sqft.

    The openings are usually soft and on heading but every once in awhile they can be a little brisk.

    The glide is very flat. This canopy will get you back from even the longest spots. It has a great flare and with the right pilot, it can swoop across the ground far and fast.

    Ask for a demo. you won't be disappointed.

  2. The skyflyer is farely cheap these days because they don't make them and most people are constantly "downsizing". I picked my skyflyer up for $500 with only 10 jumps, and I've found them cheaper. As soon as I got mine I added the wing grippers. I've now jumped the skyflyer with them and without them and it makes a HUGE difference. If your a flocker you can take a dock then release then easily grab the grippers again. From what I've gathered flying the GTIs and the skyflyers that the narrow stance really makes the skyflyer naturally unstable. It constantly requires attention from the pilot. Once you get it figured out though it really takes off. With my limited experience (35 wingsuit and 15 skyflyer jumps) I get it down in the 40's for average. I get out 2.5 miles at 10K. This is a really good suit. Don't think of it as substandered. For deployment its just like the gti. The arm wings don't get in the way. If I could change anything it would be a wider stance. But thats why theres the S3. Give it a try. You'll be pleasently surprised.

  3. I recieved my Batwing and loved it. Nice 500ft openings. The first thing you'll notice is that its really fast if compared to something like a sabre or diablo, and a little faster than a stiletto 120. The toggle pressure is really light and turns super fast. I've landed mine in all conditions and it didn't do anything unpredictable. It has very high front riser pressure but once you get it down its easy to hold (wierd). All that said I wouldn't recommend a Batwing. A stiletto is more reliable and its NOT out of production.

  4. The racer is the nicest rig out there. If you get it custom made(or even if you don't) it fits so nice on your back. It has a lot of experience making the rigs... like 20 years. their reserve deploying method is the fastest because of the pop-top. I recommend this rig to all who wants the nicest rig on the market!!!

  5. My first landing under a sabre 135 was perfect. I had enough speed to come straight in and still had some good glide. It turns fast and its really really fun up in the air. Great openings if you carefull, bad openings if your careless. I would recomend this canopy to all whose looking for a canopy without the "frills and bells"

  6. For small people I would not recomend because its extremly wide. Yes, it does fit onto your back but the container overflows your side so in freefall you might have unwanted turns
    for example: one time a lift web was slightly uneven which caused a turn throughout the whole skydive. But for the bigger fellas it will fit just like a sport rig. One of the most comfortable student rigs ever jumped.