alcarterra 0 #1 December 9, 2003 Let me just start off saying that I know that I should have known this from before I bought my gear, and for having just about 100 jumps on my canopy, I am about to sound like a dumbass. I just have a question is all. A quick background: I recently sent my Safire to Icarus to be relined. On the phone with them, I told them I had a Safire 169, which is what I thought I had. So about 2 weeks ago, I sent my canopy in for its reline. I was told the turnaround time is 2 to 3 days, so I called today to see what was up. And that's when I was told that they had made a line set for a 169, but my canopy is a 163 (per the label on my canopy...which is why I should have known) so they needed to make a new line set and I will have my canopy back in a day or two. Ok, now that I look like a dumbass for not knowing my gear, my question. Does anyone know why Icarus would make Safire 169's and 163's? It doesn't make too much sense to me, but I'm sure there is a reason. My guess is that there's not many 163's (I could very well be wrong) because the canopy was advertised as a 169 and the gear shop said nothing that would make me think otherwise (again...not blaming them). So I'm just curious as to how many other people have Safire 163's. Thanks! alyson team swooo swooo #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #2 December 9, 2003 Icarus will build a canopy to any size requested by the buyer. In your case it's possible that the previous owner decided on a wierd size. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alcarterra 0 #3 December 9, 2003 Ahh...makes sense, didn't think of that... Thanks Jim. alyson team swooo swooo #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plummet 0 #4 December 9, 2003 Icarus will make the canopy in whatever size you want, to include fractional sizes. I have an Omni 183.5 (don't forget the point five!). I would have been fine under a 183, but I wanted just *that* much extra for a safety margin. Actually, I just wanted to be different. The Icarus rep I talked to a year later, said that this was the only the second fractional sized canopy he'd heard of.-Jeff. http://www.iplummet.com Common sense and common courtesy are NOT common. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALONSKY 0 #5 December 9, 2003 Oh and to add to the sizing thing, do you know that if you have a Safire 1 (not the second generation) it is actually smaller. I had a Safire 169 and compared it to a Sabre 150 and found that the Safire was just a touch smaller. Tomorrow I will repost a letter from Simon at Icarus on the sizing issue with the Safire 1. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alcarterra 0 #6 December 9, 2003 Quote Oh and to add to the sizing thing, do you know that if you have a Safire 1 (not the second generation) it is actually smaller. Yeah, I have a Safire 1, I did know about the sizing thing from before I bought it. But thanks for your help! alyson team swooo swooo #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #7 December 9, 2003 Quotebecause the canopy was advertised as a 169 and the gear shop said nothing that would make me think otherwise (again...not blaming them). hey, kristalison i dunno bout you but id be kinda pissed to find out that i was sold somethin that wasnt what was advertised, obviously its not a big deal since its just a smidge smaller and your not loading it heavily (at least not like my fat ass would ) but you should still make sure the person that you bought it from knows that they need to READ WHATS ON THE LABEL!!! as so has been pounded into my head. lemme know if you need a canopy to jump in the meantime and lemme know when you get it back and ill show you how to hook it back up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alcarterra 0 #8 December 9, 2003 Quote i dunno bout you but id be kinda pissed to find out that i was sold somethin that wasnt what was advertised, obviously its not a big deal since its just a smidge smaller and your not loading it heavily but you should still make sure the person that you bought it from knows that they need to READ WHATS ON THE LABEL!!! as so has been pounded into my head. lemme know if you need a canopy to jump in the meantime and lemme know when you get it back and ill show you how to hook it back up well, you weren't working there at the time, so I guess I can't blame you...wait sure I can...it's all your fault!!! As I said before, I know I should have checked the label myself. I should have my canopy back by Friday at the latest, so I'll be down Saturday before the party to get it hooked up. Are you working during the day Saturday? alyson team swooo swooo #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites payback462 0 #9 December 9, 2003 yup yup yup, ill be there alll during the day,just bring your stuff in the store. me and BA wont be there for the begining of the party but ill be there later on in the night Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lazyfrog 0 #10 December 11, 2003 QuoteIcarus will build a canopy to any size requested by the buyer. In your case it's possible that the previous owner decided on a wierd size. and for custom sizes they have to do custom linesets... For Standard sizes they have linesets in stock---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
alcarterra 0 #8 December 9, 2003 Quote i dunno bout you but id be kinda pissed to find out that i was sold somethin that wasnt what was advertised, obviously its not a big deal since its just a smidge smaller and your not loading it heavily but you should still make sure the person that you bought it from knows that they need to READ WHATS ON THE LABEL!!! as so has been pounded into my head. lemme know if you need a canopy to jump in the meantime and lemme know when you get it back and ill show you how to hook it back up well, you weren't working there at the time, so I guess I can't blame you...wait sure I can...it's all your fault!!! As I said before, I know I should have checked the label myself. I should have my canopy back by Friday at the latest, so I'll be down Saturday before the party to get it hooked up. Are you working during the day Saturday? alyson team swooo swooo #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #9 December 9, 2003 yup yup yup, ill be there alll during the day,just bring your stuff in the store. me and BA wont be there for the begining of the party but ill be there later on in the night Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #10 December 11, 2003 QuoteIcarus will build a canopy to any size requested by the buyer. In your case it's possible that the previous owner decided on a wierd size. and for custom sizes they have to do custom linesets... For Standard sizes they have linesets in stock---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
