BrianSGermain 1 #1 February 16, 2004 The new line-set for the Lotus Intermediate Airlock canopy is now available for all Lotus Pilots. The new trim includes the following differences: 1) Eagle Trim: reduced anhedral arc for reduced stall speed. 2) Altered "C" and "D" line lengths for higher airspeed and improved flare characteristics without significantly compromising glide ratio. 3) Spectra outboards to prevent shrinkage from offsetting the slider stops. Although the existing line-sets are perfectly safe, the new trim makes the Lotus a better flying wing. If you are interested in putting the new lines on your canopy, contact Big Air Sportz today! +Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 February 16, 2004 I got to fly one of the Lotus last SEP at the Byron boogie and I thought it was a wonderful canopy. It was one of the main reasons I decided to get something a little more high performance, the Samurai with the airlocks, because of the squirly winds we have up here in Snohomish. I am really looking forward to its completion since this time of year we get a lot of low jumps due to the incessant grey skies. If I cant have fun in freefall I am looking forward to all the fun I am going to have under my new toy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masher 1 #3 February 16, 2004 side note: I'm starting to begin to think about downsizing, and the Lotus is on my list of potential canopies. Are there any demos available in Australia? I don't know anyone that has one...-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BrianSGermain 1 #4 February 16, 2004 We aren't shipping demos out of the country. We tried it for a while and the complexity of Customs created some unbelievable headaches. I wish I could. If, however, you choose to go out on a limb and buy one, there is a 30 day guarantee on the canopy. I can do this because I know you're gonna love it.Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stacy 0 #5 February 16, 2004 Big Air's customer service is second to none. I've had relines done and back in less than a week, Brian has talked to me for long periods of time about the Samurai, etc etc. I was happy with my jedei, now I'm happier with my Sam. Keeps getting better! Thanks Brian! __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cousindave 0 #6 February 16, 2004 i have made many jumps on the lotus both before and after the new modification. the new trim makes a great parachute into a fabulous one!!! David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sburkart 0 #7 February 16, 2004 My Lotus is in production. Are all the new ones getting the new lineset? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BrianSGermain 1 #8 February 16, 2004 Yours will be built with the new lines, yes.Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masher 1 #9 February 17, 2004 QuoteIf, however, you choose to go out on a limb and buy one, there is a 30 day guarantee on the canopy Cool bananas... Thanks for your reply.-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hooknswoop 19 #10 February 17, 2004 Quote3) Spectra outboards to prevent shrinkage from offsetting the slider stops. Did you mean Vectran outboards? Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sdctlc 0 #11 February 17, 2004 QuoteQuote3) Spectra outboards to prevent shrinkage from offsetting the slider stops. Did you mean Vectran outboards? Derek On my Sam I was curious since it arrived last year with all spectra for suspension lines and vectran on only the break lines. I called Brian about it and asked. Basically with the known shrinkage of the other suspension lines compared to outboard vectran lines keeping all the suspension lines as spectra kept it in trim for longer..... That is my understanding and I guess it is standard now.. Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masher 1 #12 February 17, 2004 Hook check out this thread. Brian explains it in detail. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=921650;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hooknswoop 19 #13 February 17, 2004 Got it. Thanks. I mis-read the original post. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masher 1 #14 February 17, 2004 Don't worry, it looks like a few people (myself included) didn't quite get it.... -- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BrianSGermain 1 #15 February 17, 2004 I guess I could have worded that one a bit better. Sorry.Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masher 1 #16 February 17, 2004 It's just that you knew what you're talking about. You live with this stuff, so you know what you want to say. It's just us plebs that get stuck... Now that you have explained it, your one-liner makes sense....-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fergs 0 #17 February 17, 2004 QuoteWe aren't shipping demos out of the country. We tried it for a while and the complexity of Customs created some unbelievable headaches. I wish I could. If, however, you choose to go out on a limb and buy one, there is a 30 day guarantee on the canopy. I can do this because I know you're gonna love it. Brian, I'm a dealer for BirdMan in Australia and would be happy to help out getting a couple demo canopies through the complexities of our Customs people for you. I know the Lotus would be a real hit here in Oz - and I'll commit to take on any headaches caused by our Customs Dept brothers. Blue Skies, fergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BrianSGermain 1 #18 February 17, 2004 That is awesome! I have been looking for an opportunity to head "Down Under". If you think OZ would be receptive to a canoy flight camp, I could bring demos with me. You can reach me directly through the Big Air Site.Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masher 1 #19 February 18, 2004 YES PLEASE!!!!!! Just make sure that you come out to Perth as well....-- Arching is overrated - Marlies 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. 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masher 1 #3 February 16, 2004 side note: I'm starting to begin to think about downsizing, and the Lotus is on my list of potential canopies. Are there any demos available in Australia? I don't know anyone that has one...-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #4 February 16, 2004 We aren't shipping demos out of the country. We tried it for a while and the complexity of Customs created some unbelievable headaches. I wish I could. If, however, you choose to go out on a limb and buy one, there is a 30 day guarantee on the canopy. I can do this because I know you're gonna love it.Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #5 February 16, 2004 Big Air's customer service is second to none. I've had relines done and back in less than a week, Brian has talked to me for long periods of time about the Samurai, etc etc. I was happy with my jedei, now I'm happier with my Sam. Keeps getting better! Thanks Brian! __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cousindave 0 #6 February 16, 2004 i have made many jumps on the lotus both before and after the new modification. the new trim makes a great parachute into a fabulous one!!! David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sburkart 0 #7 February 16, 2004 My Lotus is in production. Are all the new ones getting the new lineset? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #8 February 16, 2004 Yours will be built with the new lines, yes.Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #9 February 17, 2004 QuoteIf, however, you choose to go out on a limb and buy one, there is a 30 day guarantee on the canopy Cool bananas... Thanks for your reply.-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #10 February 17, 2004 Quote3) Spectra outboards to prevent shrinkage from offsetting the slider stops. Did you mean Vectran outboards? Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #11 February 17, 2004 QuoteQuote3) Spectra outboards to prevent shrinkage from offsetting the slider stops. Did you mean Vectran outboards? Derek On my Sam I was curious since it arrived last year with all spectra for suspension lines and vectran on only the break lines. I called Brian about it and asked. Basically with the known shrinkage of the other suspension lines compared to outboard vectran lines keeping all the suspension lines as spectra kept it in trim for longer..... That is my understanding and I guess it is standard now.. Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #12 February 17, 2004 Hook check out this thread. Brian explains it in detail. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=921650;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #13 February 17, 2004 Got it. Thanks. I mis-read the original post. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #14 February 17, 2004 Don't worry, it looks like a few people (myself included) didn't quite get it.... -- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #15 February 17, 2004 I guess I could have worded that one a bit better. Sorry.Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #16 February 17, 2004 It's just that you knew what you're talking about. You live with this stuff, so you know what you want to say. It's just us plebs that get stuck... Now that you have explained it, your one-liner makes sense....-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #17 February 17, 2004 QuoteWe aren't shipping demos out of the country. We tried it for a while and the complexity of Customs created some unbelievable headaches. I wish I could. If, however, you choose to go out on a limb and buy one, there is a 30 day guarantee on the canopy. I can do this because I know you're gonna love it. Brian, I'm a dealer for BirdMan in Australia and would be happy to help out getting a couple demo canopies through the complexities of our Customs people for you. I know the Lotus would be a real hit here in Oz - and I'll commit to take on any headaches caused by our Customs Dept brothers. Blue Skies, fergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #18 February 17, 2004 That is awesome! I have been looking for an opportunity to head "Down Under". If you think OZ would be receptive to a canoy flight camp, I could bring demos with me. You can reach me directly through the Big Air Site.Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #19 February 18, 2004 YES PLEASE!!!!!! Just make sure that you come out to Perth as well....-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
