ifell 0 #51 October 6, 2014 Do you feel like it is a problem to have the suit dragging when you land as far as the fins are concerned? I never attach my booties no matter what suit I have flown and I am wondering if the fins would make a difference in that regard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #52 October 6, 2014 Ive never used snaps/magnets on any suit for canopy/landing. Also on the venom, never have issues letting it hang behind me. The snaps where only designed for walking. Under canopy, jusy let it hang.JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifell 0 #53 October 6, 2014 Does the V Power have magnets in the tail as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #54 October 6, 2014 Yes, though in a bit of a different setup compared to how it was on older suits. They are located slightly higher, and centered in the tail.JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skow 6 #55 October 6, 2014 Does the innie outtie system on PF suits bring much improvements? E.g. tony and squirrel suits are much looser in torso area so if you place the rig inside it'll inflate also. But since PF suits are tight in torso, I was wondering how much of a difference it makes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #56 October 6, 2014 The connected front mostly creates one flat platform on the front/underside, from wingtip to wingtip. The loose fit seems to vary per suit, but is not related to creating a smoother bottom surface. What good an accidental inflating bottom/front or an inverted leading edge on the arm does aerodynamicly for improvements in flight Im not sure. We're trying to make the suit more slick/optimized, and thats the only reason its there, which contributes to the suit agility, which PF is known for.JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluhdow 31 #57 October 6, 2014 I always snap up the legs after opening as part of my normal procedure. I've never had them unsnap on any of my other PF suits. My hypothesis is that the extra weight pulling on them as I run out my landings is enough to unsnap them. Again, it's not a huge deal and I was actually able to prevent it once I was more aware of it by running awkwardly with my knees together. =) I jump in CA where all of our LZs are dusty, dirty, and full of stickers. For me a dragging tailwing is negative, especially when there is extra weight dragging through the dirt. If I was landing in grass every time I might not worry about it so much and just let the wing "float" between my legs. Overall the suit is excellent and this is a very, very minor concern. But minor concerns usually have minor fixes so I wanted to put it out there. The new magnet placement is much better. It does a better job of keeping the wing off the ground. I also like that this suit lacks thumb loops. I never used them on my V4 and, in my opinion, it makes the pull much cleaner and easier. V-Power pulls are a piece of cake.Apex BASE #1816 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorick 0 #58 October 7, 2014 Bluhdow 3. That said the innie-outtie system seems like more trouble than it's worth, for me personally. I'll skydive this suit way more frequently than I'll BASE jump it so it's not that important to me. [], but for now I wish it had a normal PF one-zipper system. To my knowledge, PF doesn't offer the normal system on this suit although I think it would be a good option to add. +1 This."The 'perfect' parachute jump was thought to be one where the opening shock and touchdown were simultaneous" -Lyle Cameron, ~1965 --- Falling-With-Style.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifell 0 #59 October 7, 2014 Yorick*** 3. That said the innie-outtie system seems like more trouble than it's worth, for me personally. I'll skydive this suit way more frequently than I'll BASE jump it so it's not that important to me. [], but for now I wish it had a normal PF one-zipper system. To my knowledge, PF doesn't offer the normal system on this suit although I think it would be a good option to add. +1 This. Absolutely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdynamnam 28 #60 October 7, 2014 Tonysuits also had zippers, but are now using the good old cable system. This system provides even better (more precise) and safer integration (smallest hole possible) with the rig and still offers the innie-outie option for BASE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thijs 0 #61 October 8, 2014 Yorick*** 3. That said the innie-outtie system seems like more trouble than it's worth, for me personally. I'll skydive this suit way more frequently than I'll BASE jump it so it's not that important to me. [], but for now I wish it had a normal PF one-zipper system. To my knowledge, PF doesn't offer the normal system on this suit although I think it would be a good option to add. +1 This. +2! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluhdow 31 #62 October 27, 2014 After putting some more flights on the suit here are a few notes: 1. I flew with an Aura (better pilot than me, heavier pilot than me) and he had both vertical and horizontal range on me. 2. I've flown with a V-Race a lot (better pilot than me, lighter pilot than me) and I think we're evenly matched vertically, but I'm actually able to fly faster than he is (possibly due to my weight). 3. I've flown with a Colugo 1 (I've got more WS experience, similar weight) and I've always had range on him both vertically and horizontally. 4. I was able to dive down enough to keep pace with a V4. The suit is very stable in a dive. No legwing flutter, no instability, it was comfortable for me to fly at an aggressive angle in the suit even with limited flights in it and no other big suit experience. 4. The suit is easy and comfortable to fly. I've heard some scary stories about other suits...involuntary turns, people being flipped on their back, slippery characteristics...really none of that here. It's flies accurately and comfortably. It seems that across the entire range of small to large suits that PF puts out the most agile and precisely flying designs. Tony seems to put out the best performing designs (speed, float, time) and Squirrel is a mix of the two. I'm very happy with the Power and, at least for me personally, precise and consistent flying characteristics are the single most important safety feature.Apex BASE #1816 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alygator 2 #63 December 12, 2014 I m surprised by your result because i fly now a Vrace and i flew some times with 3 different people in Aura, skydive and / or base, and each times i had both vertical and horizontal range on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #64 December 12, 2014 your opinion is invalid, since you're french, you could fly with a trashbag and still win; yes, i do read closely! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alygator 2 #65 December 12, 2014 If only it was true... PS: One of the guy in Aura is french too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
