cobaltdan 0 #1 April 6, 2002 we just got the belly cam footage of our tandem postedat www.extremefly.com sincerely,danatair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #2 April 6, 2002 Is that the wingloading and flying style that you're anticipating it'll be used with?Seems like you're gonna have a lot of puking students... But fun!_AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #3 April 7, 2002 I was giving that canopy hell. It was a lot of fun.ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #4 April 7, 2002 Chuck......that was really awesome!!Are you guys going to put any "ground shots" of the canopy landing? Wouldn't mind seeing some of that if it is available.Also, I couldn't believe how smooth and slow that baby opened up. I was about yelling "GO SILVER, CHUCK!! GO SILVER!!!". Thanks for the info Chuck and Dan.JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #5 April 8, 2002 i do not have any ground video, but will put some up soon. oh, about the puking students, no, i told chuck to treat the jumps as a test jump and put the canopy through all paces. he and simon flew it hard !if anyone has questions about the tandems give us a call or as a reference give larry pennington a call at skydive suffolk (757-539-3531). he is a no bs stand up guy and said he wouldn't mind us refering people to him. he is flying several of our tandems at his operation.btw as an introduction we are offering a price special on our tandems now. sincerely,danatair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #6 April 8, 2002 Dan, are you going to offer a demo program on the Tandem canopies? And if so how would one go about getting on the list? I worked on the TE this weekend at the DZ and he's willing to give it a try, if he can demo them.....Goat #2....Yay.... Our side of the table rocks! DRINK! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #7 April 8, 2002 no, we do not want to run a demo program.the canopies are $3100 and as a introduction for the first 50 canopies we are offering 2 for $5000. money back guarantee if it isn't the best tandem you ever jumped.not sure how long the offer will last, we sold 12 today.sincerely,dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #8 April 8, 2002 Dan, check your PM's. ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeanJeanie 0 #9 April 9, 2002 What Bally Camera Mount are you using for the awesome footage??? :-)jeanie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #10 April 9, 2002 BoneHead fully articulated carbon fiberMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #11 April 9, 2002 Like she even had to question that....Cheers....vasbytmarc"I have no fear of falling, I just hate hitting the ground"-The Badlees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #12 April 9, 2002 Chuck did you guys really "swoop" that thing in the blades?!?! Thats a sweet chunk of fabric. Also Dan do you guys have any plans to make a Standard Cobalt 190? I remember seeing the 190 on your list of sizes like 8 months ago but i see its gone now. Just thought it odd that you say "Beginner through expert depending on wing load" but then only have a canopy size big enough for a 1.23:1 (i weight 210 out the door) I know 1.23 is nothing to you guys, but for someone who doesn't want to go too fast like myself it just seems like a lost customer to me. Just expressing my thoughts thats all. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #13 April 9, 2002 It was very windy that day, but I took it through the course anyway! I was SERIOUSLY hoping for a no-wind day to see what I could really do with it.ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #14 April 9, 2002 about the 190. i have not made the patterns for a c 190, if it was listed by us it must have been a typo. 1.2 is our recommended point for begineers. i.e. if you are 1.0 on a sabre we recommend 1.2 on a cobalt for an apples to apples comparison. this is because the cobalt wing is more efficient, it generates more lift and is slower in foward speed. instead of playing the game of calling a 159 a 170, we call them what they are and suggest they be loaded a hair more.sincerely,danps i would make a new size if at least several people were interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #15 April 10, 2002 Also dan after watching the video several times, i noticed both endcells were closed for quit a while. Does that happen with every opening b/c the two stage effect? Is this a regular thing on a standard cobalt? I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #16 April 10, 2002 yes the end cells are usually closed on the tandem for a bit. through elements of the canopy design we control the conductance of air into the cells. they inflate after several seconds of flight.we designed this canopy after surveying many tandem masters. their basic wish list for a new tandem was:-soft openings, soft openings, and soft openings-end cell closure is good (softer opening)-light toggle pressure-excellent flare and glide-easy to pack (no special tricks & non slip fabric)-responsive turns, but without loosing too much altitudeon a cobalt main, end cell closures on both sides is only common at light loadings. end cell closure on one side is common if you are asymetrical in the harness during deployment. in either case they come right out if you do a slow flare. sincerely,dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
