Les,
Nothing personal. I have jumped aerodyne gear before it was aerodyne (and after) and just because I choose not to jump it now is my call. I appreciate the offer on coming to discuss some of the issues with you, but respectfully decline. Again, nothing personal but field reps are generally field reps. Design issues and safety concerns are to be brought up with the appropriate individuals in a company. Recently while in Deland I tried to due this and was very surprised to find out that these design individuals didn't exist (locally). When I asked to speak to the master rigger on staff, there isn't one of those either. I truly believe the shop in Deland is set up for shipping, receiving and fielding phone calls. After some research I found out that icons are built by a subcontractor, canopies are built out of country and the final inspections are extremely limited. From what I understand the canopies are not even inspected after the leave the plant (simply shipped on to the end user, unlike all the other out of country manufactures). Please don't take this in the wrong tone, I am not trying to bash (that much) a company that has been steadily making progress in ever changing sport. Just wish for a faster response time when issues arise and step up to the plate and correct design issues when they are brought to light (the first time). Simply my two cents and best of luck to you and your firm in the future. To everyone one else, the gear you jump is your call and I have made mine. BSBD
