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You might need a layer to sue those pants Memento Audere Semper 903

Ditto, Felix came across as a cocky bastard in the past. I did not get this impression, but again not kowing him personally I can't make any founded comments. Memento Audere Semper 903

What is your point? I really don't get it? Memento Audere Semper 903

I did not say it was wise! But if everything worked OK, and shit can happen even without a WS, I'd reather pull at 150' with a WS than without. Memento Audere Semper 903

What's funny is that I've seen videos of Dwain, Yuri, and Pecnik all with shorter canopy rides than this one (and all from WS flights too), and in the threads where I found those videos the comments were all unanimously positive toward the low-pullers.*** There is a difference IMO. Those guys had descent speeds of about 40 MPH so it takes almost three times as long to splash. So pulling at 150' in a WS is almost like pulling at 450' in full FF. Hopefully Robi will comment on it Edit to add: A low pull is not wise no matter what you are jumping. It is true that with a WS you lose less altitude but there is the added complexity of the system. Somebody with more experience can comment on that. Memento Audere Semper 903

I guess it comes down to choices, as usual. If I have to pack an "unusual" rig that I have never packed or that I am not current with (such as military surplus) I tell the costumer either to find a current rigger for the rig or if s/he is not in a hurry to wait for me to go to see Handsome Dave and learn how to do it right. I like the latter way so I can make it a learning experience and also I'll be able to pack it the next time around. Memento Audere Semper 903

Tony, I also sent a letter to my congressman and got a similar response, just not as negative. If everybody wrote to thier congressman manybe things could start moving... Memento Audere Semper 903

try these guys: http://www.seattlefabrics.com/ Memento Audere Semper 903

Does anybody know the price/yard of 352 LBS Technora line? Also, do you know a supplier? Memento Audere Semper 903

I'm with you. Are they any lawyers on board who can be part of this so we can have some help with the paper work? Memento Audere Semper 903

Jason, Have you talked to your bank to get a loan? Memento Audere Semper 903

Contact Atair: info@atairaerodynamics.com Memento Audere Semper 903

I love the 2K3. If I were to buy a rig now that would probably be it. Memento Audere Semper 903

And hopefully they won't kill anybody before fading away Memento Audere Semper 903

Derek, You get any sort of weird shit! Memento Audere Semper 903

A bit of history first. Stane Kranjc, founder of Atair, released the Viper canopy in the mid nineties. By the way Stane is a great engineer, designer, and a great, humble, smart guy too. The canopy was labeled Winchester Technology UK and imported in the States via Skydepot. This was a fully elliptical canopy, not semi like some think, made out of Galvanor fabric. The Viper flies like a modern 9 cell fully elliptical canopy like the Crossfire 2 or even the Katana. It was a decade ahead of its time, really. Few years later the canopy was modified a little, I cannot tell the difference, very minor stuff indeed, and named Alpha also known as Impulse or Space. Again the Alpha was a helluva canopy and people started loading them up (2.0 and higher) and swooping the living crap out of them even in competition against X-braced. Few years later the Alpha became the Cobalt: The changes were a different top skin 18 pieces vs. 9 and the absence of cross-ports on cells 4. The overall platform and trim of the Vipers, Alphas, and Cobalts, are virtually the same. I think that Vipers and Alphas have more consistent openings though. Anyway I have jumped Vipers 150s, owned a Viper 135, jumped Viper 120s, and currently owned a H-mod Viper 105 and an Alpha 99. I load the Viper 1.66 and the Alpha 1.76 and 1.88 if I jump with lead which I do on RW and FF jumps. I used the Viper for WS jumps and the Alpha for the rest. These canopies pack nice due to the less slippery Galvanor fabric. This fabric though packs a bit larger than the garden variety (DuPont Solarmax). The openings are fantastic. On heading, a nice snivel but not a 1000’ snivel like in some canopies. I have end-cell closure on both these canopies on every jump, not a big deal. Both canopies have 28” ZPo-PC. On few WS questionable deployments I had line twists on the Viper. It never spun on me once and kept flying straight. The front riser pressure is pretty light on both, a bit heavier on the Alpha. Of course on a front riser turn these canopies drop down the sky like a bomb. The recovery arc is longer than a Stiletto of the same size I would say like a Crossfire 2. Rear risers and toggle turns are fast but who cares of those anymore? For front risers 180 approach pick 400’, for 270 500’. At these altitudes the canopy will plan out on its own and give you plenty of outs. For lower hooks you will have to go for the rears or toggles for the first plane out. The flare is powerful more so than a Stiletto of the same size. I think those canopies have the best bottom-end of all 9 cells ellipticals. Just amazing! You can actually do a straight in approaches and still get a nice swoop and come to a full stop. One more thing: You might have heard about that those canopies “fly big”. That’s a misleading statement that means absolutely nothing. Those canopies are very, very efficient. You will get more flare than, for instance, a Stiletto of the same size or even a size bigger, but that does not mean that they will turn and lose altitude like a bigger canopy. An Alpha 99 will turn super fast, and scare you just like any another 99, the only difference is that you will have more flare power than many other 9 cell ellipticals. So before going down two or more sizes, think…

Have you taken a close look in person to the 2K3? Memento Audere Semper 903

where does that come from? I find both rigs to pack just as easily. I own both and I like the Wings better for the following reasons (all my opinions by the way so don't flame away): -Better design yoke, reserve top flap, and riser covers. -Better main top flap, tucks up and under. -Better wrap around corners, jav don't have them. -Stronger reserve front risers, newer jav use type 6 instead of type 7. Wings use type 7. -Better articulation without the need of chest d-rings. -Better design reverve free-bag. -Beefier cutway handle. -Better looks -Not to mention cheeper and faster delivery time. -Some riggers have problems making the reserve PC sitting right on the Wings. I don't find this problem. Don't get me wrong, the Jav is a fine rig but I think the Wings is superior. Memento Audere Semper 903

Read my review. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/gear/review.cgi?ID=63 Memento Audere Semper 903

channel, time, anyone damn it! Memento Audere Semper 903

what channel? Memento Audere Semper 903

Lucky SOAB! Actually it's beyond luck! It looks slider removed. What size PC? Memento Audere Semper 903

They used to have it on the site. They don't anymore. My guess is because you can get a Wings to fit ANY canopy combo. That's a big plus for Sunrise. They will even make you something silly like a 200 reserve and a 95 main... Memento Audere Semper 903

Think BASE: Senses, harness, and reserve. That's all is needed. Memento Audere Semper 903

I take rain over wind any time Memento Audere Semper 903