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  1. Im curious why Im not seeing many Omni's out in the field. Im needing a lower performing canopy for wing suiting and flying heavy camera set ups and if the Omni has those lovely smooth soft opening which Icarus are so well known for then it seems like an ideal canopy. I just can't find anyone who is jumping one? Can anyone tell me your experience of Omni's I'd be especially keen to know of anyone who has been able to compare its characteristics against the PD Storm .

  2. gowlerk

    If you go microline (which is merely PD's word for Spectra) go with the heavier 825 size. (my choice as well) The main advantage to the 550 line is lower drag. Not really a factor for you. If you don't mind the bulk of Dacron many people do believe it does contribute to softer openings. Others say bullshit.
    Make sure you have room for it in your container. And it will probably make it harder to resell, if that is important to you.


    Presumably the 550 means lower bulk too? is it an option for lighter suspended weights ? Would it not be suitable for me at 220lbs ?

  4. Im seeking some well informed advice on line size.
    Im placing an order for a new PD Storm . Im at the point on the oder form where I need to decide on line. My options listed are
    600 lb Dacron
    550 lb Microline
    825 lb Microline

    Edited -
    Thanks for all the advice here on line types. I'm decided on Microfine but I'm still seeking advice on what factors go into deciding 550 lbs or 825 lbs ?
    Can I get away with a presumably lower pack volume of 550 lbs line with my higher suspended weight of 220b + gear ?

  12. aOwl

    Now that you mention the lack of back vents on the larger suits, may I ask that you post some pics on how the back of the swift looks like?

    Cheers



    I see your based in the UK. My swift and I are jumping at Netheravon and Dunkerswell when weather permits. If your near either of these DZ's I'd be happy to show you my swift which also have back fly inlets.

  13. I've just taken delivery of my Squirrel Swift. Im a new wing suiter and only have 15 jumps on it with nothing to compare it too and in terms of performance and I'm very much a novice pilot but I will echo the comments on its easy reach arm system being very effective and that the overall build quality and attention to detail is incredibly impressive. The order process was painless and customer service second to none. Im in the process of loosing a lot of weight in a post motorcycle accident period and the squirrel team have offered to resize my suit when I reach my target weight. Now thats impressive. Like I say I don't have enough experience to compare it to much else but the fliers I have flown alongside tell me they are impressed with its range and speed. I love it. It doesn't do any thing funky and feels solid. I will report back when I'm able to offer more feedback.

  17. Does anyone know Ryan Kerschen ? I believe he's an instructor that works in Florida I'd like to give him the benefit of doubt and I hope that this person has a genuine reason for not posting the gear I bought from him from the drop zone.com forum but he's refusing to answer my emails and its now 2 months on and I have nothing to show for the money I paid him. Does anyone know him? I know he used to work at in East Tennessee and now in Florida. It would be so nice to hear some one vouch for this guy which might explain why he's not responding. I'd hate to think that some one was naive enough to rip a fellow skydiver off and not expect karma to catch up at some point.

  18. I'm a chunky fast faller currently flying with a medium sized wing and I'm flying my body to the best of my slow fall ability but I'm still sinking out on floaty large ways and find it hard to get up easily if I get below smaller formations. I'm considering a bigger wing and my questions are - a) Will I loose manoeuvrability? b) Can I expect to back slide more and if so will vented booties help ? c) How large can I practically go with camera wings ? d) Will a stiffer wing material help? Looking forward to hearing some feedback - Thanks

  19. The plan worked. I'm jumping the Raptor and I'm not in a hurry to upgrade. This suit will be fine for a good while yet. It was a great deal and even if i was to sell it tomorrow id do so without taking too much of a hit. Smiles all round :-)

  20. I have found great deal delivering an RV from Newark bay area to Phoenix arizona. Im planning on stopping at Perris an Lake Elsinore and Eloy. its dirt cheap. who wants to tag along. RV has to be in Phoenix for the 19th. Leaving in a few days. contact me for more details.

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    I'm not sure anyone is making them currently, but the instructions/directions from Wes Rich are still available and are floating around dropzone.com.

    The only person that I'm aware of that has completed one is Matt Hoover (his username is "the111" here). (There may be others, but he's the only one I'm aware of.)

    He made a video of all of the steps involved, which can be found here: http://www.matthoover.com/gallery/skydiving-videos/Phyxius_Project-HQ.html (You get bonus clips of Scott Bland's kitchen when Matt got plastered.) It's a monumental task...

    I started work on one using the instructions, wasn't happy with where it was going (and I wanted to have a helmet during my lifetime), so I bought a Skysystems Wes Pro Vapor and blinged it out.



    Much appreciated.B|