base695 0 #1 May 24, 2005 Heya All Was wondering if anyones had experience on using a ws-extreme for general jumping inc low FF, static line etc? Is it a good option for an all round rig? Any downsides? Also is there any donwside generally for non-ws jumps with dynamic corners? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maretus 0 #2 May 24, 2005 QuoteHeya All Also is there any donwside generally for non-ws jumps with dynamic corners? I jump gargoyle with dynamic corners and I have made all kinds of jumps with it, from PCA's and low FF's to terminal tracks and ws flights. So far with abt. 60 jumps with it (most of them slider down FF's) I haven't found any downsides conserning dynamic corners. Perhaps a small downside is that it is perhaps slightly harder to pack but once you get used to it it is no problem what so ever.http://www.ufufreefly.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #3 May 24, 2005 >Was wondering if anyones had experience on using a ws-extreme for >general jumping inc low FF, static line etc? It can be used as an all round rig, you simply change the top pin loop position from the floor plate to the top flap. >Any downsides? It is tricky to pack the first few times, but you get used to it. A recent trend is to jump a slightly smaller canopy for WS jumps to reduce pack size and a larger canopy for slider off. So I have a WS extreme with a Troll 245 for slider up, WS & tracking and a straight gargoyle with a Troll 265 MDV for slider off. If you can't afford 2 rigs then you may have to compromise on canopy size. >Also is there any donwside generally for non-ws jumps with dynamic >corners? Apart from packing, no. JBASEstore.it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #4 May 24, 2005 Or get a regular gargoyle with the soft yoke option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jejejelle 0 #5 May 24, 2005 can you tell me the advantage of a soft yoke over a standard yoke? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #6 May 24, 2005 What size canopy do you jump? How much do you weigh? As UncleCharlie said, the WS-Xtreme can be converted to a non-wingsuit configuration that is pretty much like a regular gargoyle. The only issue is going to be canopy sizing. If you are jumping larger sized canopies, you'll not have room for them in a WS-Xtreme. If this is the case, I'd strongly recommend getting a second (larger) container for low jumps, as well (of course) as a second (larger) canopy.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #7 May 24, 2005 Quotecan you tell me the advantage of a soft yoke over a standard yoke? I believe it improves the aerodynamics of the container for wingsuit flight (or tracking). For a complete answer, I'd recommend contacting the manufacturer directly.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base695 0 #8 May 24, 2005 I jump a fox 265 and weigh about 165 exc gear. Thanks for all the replies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #9 May 24, 2005 I'd check with Morpheus. I'm not sure you can get a WS-Xtreme sized that large.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
