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Quotewhat is different on the "2.0". the trim of the lines I assume?
Material. The canopy is made from a material that keeps the wing stiffer (it holds it's shape better I'm told) but comes at the expense of huge pack volume.
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QuoteQuotewhat is different on the "2.0". the trim of the lines I assume?
Material. The canopy is made from a material that keeps the wing stiffer (it holds it's shape better I'm told) but comes at the expense of huge pack volume.
Blues.
first I have heard of this --- cool. how is it to pack. ah shit I don't care - can you send a 97 up?
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Quotecan you send a 97 up?
Ha, they don't make 97 velos
but there's a few nice 96's.....hehehe
But seriously I'd talk to Jim or Paul R (proswooper) about it. They both have 2.0 material and are far better equipped to answer questions about the canopy and material than I am.
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Ian
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Quotebut comes at the expense of huge pack volume.
I can attest that my JVX 96 packs larger than my Velo 103. But fortunately my dbag is still large enough that it's not an issue for me. I plan on keeping my Velo 103 around for a long time (as long as I'm willing to do high performance landings). It's a little beaten up and is worth far more to me than I would ever get selling it on the 2nd hard market. But even though I currently don't have very many jumps on it, my JVX is a awesome canopy and is very smooth to fly. But when it comes to zone acc, normal skydives and/or potential pond chows, the Velo is the better option (hence the reason why I want to keep it). The JVX was mainly purchased for competitions and training. But I 100% agree with some of the things you've said Ian, it's the pilot and not the wing. Just because I'll be using a JVX in speed and distance rounds doesn't automatically mean I'll do well in those disciplines. It's still up to myself the pilot to make the wing fly and make the gates. I like both my Velo and my JVX.
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Thats not really huge - standard difference. VX 94-96 pack equal to Velo 103QuoteI can attest that my JVX 96 packs larger than my Velo 103.
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I think he was talking about the JVX 2.0 packs up WAY bigger because of the differnt material used. I guess the material is taken from the GL canopies? very cool but does it work and is it durable enough for general use?
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superstu 0
an 85 jvx 2.0 packs up like a 135 9cell.
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Hey Stu is your JVX a 2.0 version? If yes, then I'm guessing mine is as well (I never bothered to ask) since we got ours roughly at the same time. But mine definitely packs up much larger than the Velo.
On a down note today, the weather looks jumpable for a change but I hurt the pinkie finger (it could be broken) on my right hand last night in a 2-1 OT playoff hockey game loss and I'm not so sure I should be swooping (today) with a sore finger seeing as it could be a life or death thing if my timing is bad and I can't properly pull out of the dive. I guess I can look on the bright side of this though and tell myself that I'll be saving some money today, but I want to jump.
Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
On a down note today, the weather looks jumpable for a change but I hurt the pinkie finger (it could be broken) on my right hand last night in a 2-1 OT playoff hockey game loss and I'm not so sure I should be swooping (today) with a sore finger seeing as it could be a life or death thing if my timing is bad and I can't properly pull out of the dive. I guess I can look on the bright side of this though and tell myself that I'll be saving some money today, but I want to jump.
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Canuck 0
I don't think this is like a Sabre1/Sabre2, or a Safire1/Safire2 thing - the one doesn't precede the two, they are both available for different purposes. If I remember, Jim basically said that the JVX2 wasn't really intended as an everyday canopy due to its more unpredictable openings and gigantic pack volume of the "sail fabric." I do remember him saying that an 85 packs up like a 135, so I doubt you have a 2, or you would know it.
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QuoteHey Stu is your JVX a 2.0 version? If yes, then I'm guessing mine is as well (I never bothered to ask) since we got ours roughly at the same time. But mine definitely packs up much larger than the Velo.
the 2.0 cost another 500 bucks so if you paid 3000 for it instead of 2500 then you do have the 2.0.
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Quotethe 2.0 cost another 500 bucks so if you paid 3000 for it instead of 2500 then you do have the 2.0.
No I paid $2600 USD, so I guess I don't have the 2.0 version. But regardless, I like my JVX very very much. But as I said, my Velo still has a reason for me to hold on to it despite the fact that it looks a little beat up. It's worth far more to me than I'd ever get on the used market. Now if I could only find a local pond to chow in, it would be my perfect chowing canopy.
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QuoteQuoteHey Stu is your JVX a 2.0 version? If yes, then I'm guessing mine is as well (I never bothered to ask) since we got ours roughly at the same time. But mine definitely packs up much larger than the Velo.
the 2.0 cost another 500 bucks so if you paid 3000 for it instead of 2500 then you do have the 2.0.
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you can also put 1500 jumps on the 2.0 and it will still have less "porosity " than a brand new "zero porosity " canopy.
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Quotemy JVX is a awesome canopy and is very smooth to fly. But when it comes to zone acc, normal skydives
I used to think that also, but have since changed my mind. I use it for everything now.
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QuoteQuotemy JVX is a awesome canopy and is very smooth to fly. But when it comes to zone acc, normal skydives
I used to think that also, but have since changed my mind. I use it for everything now.
how does a "2.0" open and fly compared to a regular JVX?
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chachi 0
is 2.0 just a differrent line set basically?
A JVX 2.0 is made of sail material so it is much more rigid than regular ZP. It is much thicker too, there fore the pack volume is more. Sail material is what they make some kites out of.
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line trim is the same.
just the canopy material is different. It is made out of "spinnaker material"
google it.
Im considering getting an 85. might have it this weekend.
but then again, I might just order a brand new one if the funds allow it in the future.
just the canopy material is different. It is made out of "spinnaker material"
google it.
Im considering getting an 85. might have it this weekend.
but then again, I might just order a brand new one if the funds allow it in the future.
chachi 0
oh gotcha - like my GLX 
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Quoteoh gotcha - like my GLX
yes, that is correct.
also the glx is similar to the JVX. if you can ground launch that thing one day and get about 1000 ft, do a hook turn and let me know how it swoops.
chachi 0
it's a 135, i imagine i could do a 270 from around 400 feet or so.
marks 0
I wouldn't try that if I were you. if it dives anything like the JVX you would need to be higher.
what is different on the "2.0". the trim of the lines I assume? I hope you guys start winning on them - I am getting tired of the "why didn't you just get a Velocity from my buddies".
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