freakyflyr11 0 #1 March 29, 2003 does anybody know how the crossfire 2 compairs to the first cross fire.ie diving charistics i know the original likes to flattn out quickly right after diving.does the crossfire 2 do that or will it stay in a dive longer..thanks freaky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #2 March 29, 2003 Have you flown an original Crossfire?!! They don't flatten out quickly at all, nothing like a Stiletto or Cobalt. For a non-crossbraced canopy, they have a very long recovery arc. Anybody who jumps one, and has also jumped a Stiletto and/or Cobalt will attest to that. I haven't jumped a Crossfire 2, but according to all the guys (and one girl) on the Swiss team (Icarus sponsored) it's even more of a diver. Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyflyr11 0 #3 March 29, 2003 i have a cobalt and the crossfire's ive jumped have a shorter recovery arc.but the crossfire2 dives better than the crossfire.im trying to decide between a used crossfire or a crossfire2 because i dont like my cobalt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #4 March 29, 2003 Quote i have a cobalt and the crossfire's ive jumped have a shorter recovery arc.but the crossfire2 dives better than the crossfire.im trying to decide between a used crossfire or a crossfire2 because i dont like my cobalt. Did you fly a crossfire with the mod? Mine wasn't affected so it didn't need the mod, and it has a long recovery arch. The crossfire 2 had a longer one I think (only put a few jumps on one), and it was more sensitive to harness imput and such. Now if only I could sell my 1 so I can upsize and buy a 2. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #5 March 29, 2003 I've jumped both crossfire1&2.the main differencss between the two IMHO is that the 2 is A.much more sensitive to harness input.B.produces v.fast toggle turns[comparable to stilletto]C.both canopies have long recovery arcs.Presently jumping a CF2 at 1.7..CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyflyr11 0 #6 March 30, 2003 yeah come to think of ot the ones i jumped did have the mods Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyflyr11 0 #7 March 30, 2003 cool thanks im going to get a cross fire2...happt swoops Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #8 March 30, 2003 Quoteim going to get a cross fire2 not to stop you from getting the xfire2 at all, but you should demo it first. i really love the xfire2. i have jumped a few different sizes, down to 89, and the 89 could compete with swoops of the fx for sure, but without the exta "baggage" of a crossed braced. it does great in line twist, nice and solid. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyflyr11 0 #9 March 30, 2003 im going to jump one this weekend but ive only heard good things about them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #10 April 3, 2003 Quote im going to jump one this weekend but ive only heard good things about them and as soon as you jump it you'll know why you here good things about them later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #11 April 4, 2003 I am a huge fan of icarus...my crossfire 1 was nice, but I had the mod and it was a little stiff (search previous posts to get more details) the crossfire 2's that I have jumped (down to a 105) are awesome...do a search in swooping and in here and you will see alot that has been said on it -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
