prepheckt 0 #1 February 26, 2003 Anyone hear or know anything about the new talon? I am going to order my second set of gear, and I went to the website, I can't find any info on it."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #2 February 26, 2003 I have a Talon 2 DOM 2001 and have had ZERO problems free flying or attemting to free fly with it...I pack it with only 1/4 to 1/2 in bridle exposed and have never had any thing come out ..and believee you me I've had my fari share of tumbles in the sky No velcro ...everything tucs in ...now I've heard some people complin about the walrus teethe but if you slide them in form the sides and not bend them in they hold up awsome!!! jsut as good as anything else in my opinion......hell if you own the state of the art super FF container and treat it like shit it will perform like shit ....... jason ...jsut my .02 Freedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #3 February 26, 2003 Talon FS ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller 0 #4 February 26, 2003 the new talon, which is called the talon fs or the talon 3 can be seen in the 2002-2003 (#67) paragear catalog (not on their website yet), which includes an order form it's kind of like a tweaked voodoo, but it has the cut-in back pad, the profile of the rig is not as rounded as the voodoo, and the flap aesthetics are a little different. call RI for info. our dzo, an RI dealer, got all of the info on this rig last fall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 February 26, 2003 Sandy Reid explained to me that the Talon FS/3 is basically a set of Voodoo patterns with a fatter main container for those skydivers who want greater flexibility in canopy sizes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #6 February 26, 2003 Let me begin by saying that I've always been a huge fan of the Talon 2. Love it, absolutely love it! Unfortunately, I had one of the early Voodoos, which was crap...even after RI rebuilt part of it. It was one of the bigger ones, so I don't totally hold it against them. I think they released it before they were really ready to. Now there's the FS. Unfortunately, it's basically a Voodoo with some tweeking. It's very stiff and I'm really not a fan of what they've done with the bottom end. It seems like they overbuilt it to try and compensate for fit/fill/shape issues. Whatever. IMO, they should have held onto the Talon 2 and left it with that. I'm just not a fan of any of RIs rigs after that point. Bring back the Talon 2!! "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #7 February 26, 2003 Talons are very popular in Australia because they are manufactured here under license (?) by Parachutes Australia. The FS is beautiful and I tried to order one new but found out that the maximum canopy size is 150 on this one. Ordered a Talon 3 instead. Down here there is a difference between 3 and FS but I don't know if that is the case in the US. Check out Parachutes Australia's web site: http://www.parachutesaustralia.com/--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #8 February 27, 2003 I used to own a '94 Talon and currently jump a (1997 vintage) Talon 2, but the main pin cover on the Talon 3/FS looks almost idiot-proof, now I want a Talon 3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Extrakt 0 #9 February 16, 2005 I've got a talon fs on order sized for a 180 sqft safire 2. They diddn't say anything to me about size restrictions. Their service is great, and you get everything for a set price ($2600 AUS) no little extras apart from the RSL ($70 AUS). Great for you guys in the states, you save heaps because of ex rates ($2089 USD). The reserve handles are really well protected also. Check out the site:- http://www.parachutesaustralia.com/s2/prod_talonfs.php I tried on my friends fs and its heaps comfortable. Enjoi!! "If murder and suicide are illegal, then why is it ok to kill yourself and others with cigarettes?????" www.myspace.com/Hypoxicmusic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #10 February 16, 2005 I have one, and there are a bunch of people at my DZ with them. Bottom line - awesome rig. The harness (same as the Voodoo) is the most comfortable harness on the market. The "reverse" leg straps are the best innovation to come out of Rigging Innovations. The pin protection is awesome. Somebody said they didn't like the riser protection. It's no different than a Jav. I'm not a real fan of secondary riser covers though - I think they lead to off heading openings. Don't be mislead by the name - this container is totaly freefly friendly - every bit as much as my Wings or my old Voodoo. The container is small and tidy with lots of attention to detail. It's the little things like how the cutaway and reserve handles are attached to the webbing that make all the difference. RI customer service kicks ass. I could go on... Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #11 February 16, 2005 You 2 realize this thread and all of the replies are 2 years old right?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #12 February 16, 2005 QuoteYou 2 realize this thread and all of the replies are 2 years old right? oh, man. That is fucking hilarious. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #13 February 16, 2005 It's not the only one - there's another FS thread just been brought back from the dead by the same bloke . Nice container though. If/when I downsize, I'll probably get one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Extrakt 0 #14 February 17, 2005 QuoteYou 2 realize this thread and all of the replies are 2 years old right? Whoops, missed that bit, but anyway who cares right! "If murder and suicide are illegal, then why is it ok to kill yourself and others with cigarettes?????" www.myspace.com/Hypoxicmusic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
