SkydiveNFlorida 0 #1 September 13, 2004 Tell me about your rig, how do you like it? I know the Voodoo offers good pin and riser protection, and it's supposed to be major comfy. So, tell me how you like it. I'm looking for a bulletproof comfy rig, and I think this might be it. All opinions welcomed. I'm also thinking about the pull-out instead of boc, other than the obvious pros/cons, any thoughts on that? thx! Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeeeeeFly 0 #2 September 13, 2004 I have a Voodoo, and have had a few gripes but nothing major, and nothing Sandy wasn't willing to fix for me. Currently he is setting my Voodoo up for left side deployment since having surgery... He (and Brenda) have always accomidated me easily and with the friendlist service when ever something went wrong or was troubling me. If I were to get another rig it would either be another Voodoo or an infiinity... ~G~ "The edge ... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who know where it is are those that have gone over" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #3 September 13, 2004 > I'm also thinking about the pull-out instead of boc, other than >the obvious pros/cons, any thoughts on that? As long as you stick with that rig, and don't have a second rig with a BOC, and you don't borrow other people's rigs, that shouldn't be a big deal. The problems happen when you switch between deployment systems regularly; eventually you'll forget which one you have. I think that the small Voodos look great, but the larger ones (V3 and V4) just look odd. Something about that form factor doesn't work with larger canopies. That may not be an issue for you, though, if you're going to stick with 135 sqft or smaller canopies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #4 September 13, 2004 I use a Talon FS currently, which has the same harness as the Voodoo, and it is very comfortable and forgiving even though the size of the demo container is not quite perfect. I haven't bought my own rig yet but am leaning towards either a Voodoo or a Mirage. Why would you want a pull-out anyway? I don't think I know anyone who uses one. Just curious that's all.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #5 September 13, 2004 QuoteI'm looking for a bulletproof comfy rig Look no further: http://s90422833.onlinehome.us/. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #6 September 13, 2004 Quote> I'm also thinking about the pull-out instead of boc, other than >the obvious pros/cons, any thoughts on that? As long as you stick with that rig, and don't have a second rig with a BOC, and you don't borrow other people's rigs, that shouldn't be a big deal. The problems happen when you switch between deployment systems regularly; eventually you'll forget which one you have. I think that the small Voodos look great, but the larger ones (V3 and V4) just look odd. Something about that form factor doesn't work with larger canopies. That may not be an issue for you, though, if you're going to stick with 135 sqft or smaller canopies. I don't intend to borrow anyone elses rig, so I suppose that is a non-issue on the pullout. I like the fact that it would avoid a pc in tow, and I think they look a little sleeker:) I would be getting a small container, so the fact that the larger ones may look funny is not an issue here. My boyfriend has a larger one that fits the pd143 reserve, i'd assumed the smaller ones wouldn't differ too greatly, but it'd be nice if someone had a pic wearing a V0. :) -A. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #7 September 14, 2004 QuoteI have a Voodoo, and have had a few gripes but nothing major, and nothing Sandy wasn't willing to fix for me. It's good to know the service is good. I'd hate to have a problem getting something adjusted if it didn't fit right upon arrival. What gripes did you have, if you don't mind my asking (you can pm if you'd like). Also, I know that over the years they've made changes to these rigs (riser flaps, etc), when did you get yours? Any changes in mfg since then on the things you didn't like? thx! angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spidermonky 0 #8 September 14, 2004 Quote Look no further: http://s90422833.onlinehome.us/. - Jim Even their URL is ugly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #9 September 14, 2004 QuoteI like the fact that it would avoid a pc in tow, and I think they look a little sleeker:) Pull-out doesn't prevent PC-in-tow, but it'll help a little with almost eliminating horse-shoe mals involving the container itself.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #10 September 14, 2004 QuoteQuoteI like the fact that it would avoid a pc in tow, and I think they look a little sleeker:) Pull-out doesn't prevent PC-in-tow, but it'll help a little with almost eliminating horse-shoe mals involving the container itself. Ahh, so that's what it was. thx. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #11 September 14, 2004 Don't like the way the harness fits much, and the larger sizes have some wierd geometry. Solid buitd however. I don't like the pullout design for the Voodoo specificaly, and I am a pullout jumper (2500 jumps on them)---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ncrowe 0 #12 September 14, 2004 QuoteQuote Look no further: http://s90422833.onlinehome.us/. - Jim Even their URL is ugly. Here ya go www.velocityrigs.com The best looking rigs out there "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #13 September 14, 2004 QuoteI don't like the pullout design for the Voodoo specificaly, what about it dont you like? i personally like it the best, other then the new velcroless ones on the G4 (but then the g4 is fugly) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #14 September 14, 2004 The last pullout one I saw used a small tube shaped pud, with about a 1/2" wide by 4" long velcro secure. Funny feeling and due to the shape of the rig it was placed at a funny angle for my tastes. I thing the Mirage pullout design is the best all around right now, and I like my Infinity pullout design as well. Both have a nice large pud to grab on to at a very "natural feeling" angle. As for fugly? Dues, there is a pussy on the back of every Voodoo..... Seriously, It's all about personal taste at that point. I'm not a big fan of the Voodoo's looks.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #15 September 14, 2004 JP, you are just jealous that you can't get pussy for free. Just out of curiosity, how is your shoulder after 2500 jumps on a pull-out? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #16 September 14, 2004 QuoteJP, you are just jealous that you can't get pussy for free. Everyone pays. QuoteJust out of curiosity, how is your shoulder after 2500 jumps on a pull-out? Just fine! Unlike a former employer, and Nor Cal DZO, I never got "pullout shoulder". I throw it vigorously away from my body like a throw out, and do not hang on to it til it's ripped out of my hand. Besides if you suffer from that type of injury there is a simple solution. Turn the P/C around. Not saying pull out is better, or right for everyone. It works REALLY well for me.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #17 September 14, 2004 I had one for about 1000 jumps. Every once in a while, it would just tweak me the wrong way. And, yes I was flickin' it. No damage, but I have a lovely bumpy sack that now resides on my shoulder. It's really sexy. I'll show it to you next time your up... ....for the Byron Boogie maybe? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #18 September 14, 2004 QuoteNo damage, but I have a lovely bumpy sack that now resides on my shoulder. It's really sexy. I'll show it to you next time your up... Stop it. You're getting me all Hott..... Quote....for the Byron Boogie maybe? Still counting the chickens on that one. I *want* to be there.....trying to make it happen...---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ncrowe 0 #19 September 14, 2004 Here's good BOC vs. Pull-out thread , I know enough to read everything Bill Booth writes a few times due to his expierence in the sport. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=114198;search_string=throw%20out%20vs;#114198 "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #20 September 14, 2004 Quote Here's good BOC vs. Pull-out thread , I know enough to read everything Bill Booth writes a few times due to his expierence in the sport. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=114198;search_string=throw%20out%20vs;#114198 Gotta love him! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #21 September 14, 2004 I'd rather respect him. Still gonna jump pullout though. That throwout stuff just feels weird.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #22 September 14, 2004 I have a big Voodoo.. I don't think it is ugly but that is all personal taste. Mine also does not have a pussy on the back. It has a dragonfly. I've got about 700 jumps on it and nothing has ever opened that wasn't supposed to.. It is very comfortable and easy to pack. I just had my first repair done on Sunday.. One of the elastic keepers on the riser was shot so I got new keepers sewn on. It has been a great rig. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #23 September 14, 2004 QuoteI had one for about 1000 jumps. Every once in a while, it would just tweak me the wrong way. And, yes I was flickin' it. No damage, but I have a lovely bumpy sack that now resides on my shoulder. It's really sexy. I'll show it to you next time your up... ....for the Byron Boogie maybe? OMG, that's horrible!! maybe this isn't for me, I don't want bodily deformations caused by my deployment system! Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #24 September 14, 2004 QuoteI have a big Voodoo.. I don't think it is ugly but that is all personal taste. Mine also does not have a pussy on the back. It has a dragonfly. I've got about 700 jumps on it and nothing has ever opened that wasn't supposed to.. It is very comfortable and easy to pack. I just had my first repair done on Sunday.. One of the elastic keepers on the riser was shot so I got new keepers sewn on. It has been a great rig. Do you have a picture? I'm curious what you mean about this dragonfly thing... not that I don't like the original "pussy" design. I don't think in purple, white, and black that it could really look pussy-ish, but hey, whaddo I know. All in all, I think it's a neat looking rig... to each her/his own, tho. -A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #25 September 14, 2004 QuoteQuote Here's good BOC vs. Pull-out thread , I know enough to read everything Bill Booth writes a few times due to his expierence in the sport. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=114198;search_string=throw%20out%20vs;#114198 Gotta love him! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> When I worked at Rigging Innovations, pull-outs on represented 5% of production. I currently have a Voodoo in my shop for pull-out to throw-out conversion. Both owners have had too many reserve rides that they blame on pull-out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
