Sky Systems and Parasport Introduces New Gear

Two gear major skydiving manufacturers recently launched new products - Sky Systems and Parasport Italia. Sky Systems launched the Hurricane. This new freefly helmet together with the NVERTIGO will lead Sky System's attack on the ever growing market and demand for freeflying head protection. Parasport Italia (Parasport Skydiving Equipment) launched the Skytornic FX. The new Skytronic is being positioned to compete with the Pro-Track and Pro-Dytter in the heavy-weight audible altimeter and skydiving computer class. It's about time.

Hurricane Freefly Helmet from Sky Systems Ltd

Hurricane is the new freefly helmet from Sky Systems Ltd. (the makers of Factory Diver, Sidewinder and OXYGN skydiving helmets). This carbon fiber, Kevlar reinforced helmet is by far the most comfortable freefly helmet available on the market.

Sky Systems has taken your thoughts and designed a new freefly helmet to meet your needs. The Hurricane introduces a new shape for a more comfortable fit, and has external audible ports over each ear for a more clear sound transmission. Utilizing similar technology as the Nvertigo, the Hurricane features the Sky Dial tightening mechanism to tighten the forehead and neck areas. Sizes are currently available in S-M and L-XL. More sizes may be offered soon.

Links:

• See the Hurricane listing in the Gear section
• Visit the Sky Systems web site
• Buy a Hurricane from Square1

Skytronic FX by Parasport Skydiving Equipment

Finally released the new Skytronic FX! Several months of studies and tests, together with the experience developed in the past years with the Skytronic and the Skytronic Pro, allowed Parasport Skydiving Equipment to develop this new instrument. Features include:

• Three programmable warning altitudes PLUS a countdown timer, all in a single instrument
• Loud and easily recognizable alarms
• Signals go off only if necessary (only the breakoff alarm goes off if not in freefall)
• Metric/English units in a single instrument
• Electronic logbook stores data about the last 200 jumps
• Totals freefall time and number of jumps
• Statistics on altitudes
• Low battery indication
• Can be connected to a PC (external interface optional)

According to the Parasport web site the computer interface for this will be ready and available in June 2001. The Skytronic FX can be installed on the polycarbonate version of the Z1 STI just replacing the metal plate with the one designed for the FX. It is also available the replacement holder for the Z1 Alpha STI. The Skytronic FX should also fit comfortably into most popular skydiving helmet designs.

Links:

• See the Skytronic FX listing in the Gear section
• Visit the Parasport Skydiving Equipment web site