Newbie 0 #1 April 12, 2002 how does it work and what are the pros/cons?Thanks chaps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #2 April 12, 2002 there are many articles written up about this, so I recommend going to either the PD website: http://www.performancedesigns.com and reading about the Velocity, or the Precision website: http:// www.aerodynamics.com and checking out the Xaos description. Both websites show good frontal views of crossbracing and describe it's benefit.Bottom line here is that crossbracing makes for a very rigid canopy that has minimal distortion, which generally increases it's efficiency through the air. Generally, they need to be flown at a fairly high wingload to show any performance increase over a "standard" main. Downsides are bigger packjobs, funky openings, and the need for you to be "turned on" at all times. My webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polarbear 1 #3 April 12, 2002 Also check out the icarus website, www.icaruscanopies.com. Their description of the Extreme FX gives a good explanation of what cross bracing is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #4 April 12, 2002 Yep, that is another very good one!My webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
