Wings

[adamjenner 0]

Hey everyone...I was just wondering like...For those of you who own wings container, what do you think about them? I really want to get on when i have a few more jumps and i just wanted some feedback...also if you can post a picture of your wings that would be sweet....
Thanks

[skybytch 273]

Do a search. There's a whole thread in this forum devoted to posting pictures of Wings containers.

[Chrisky 0]

Which is located right here...

Love mine, wouldn't go back to the big "J" i had before...

The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open.
From the edge you just see more.
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[MrHixxx 0]

I responded with this on another thread...

I'll go ahead and add my two cents on this one and I'll qualify my answer. I originally bought my Wings out of interest in the design. There have been 2 Wings in the family (mine) and 2 Javelins (my sister's). My opinion comes from inspecting and packing both Wings and Javelins for my rigging customers.

The main reasons I prefer the Wings over the Javelin specifically because:

The main lift web and risers are all type VII webbing (rated 5,500-6,500 lbs). The Odysseys I've seen are either a mix of type VIII (rated 3,000-3,500 lbs.) and VII or all type VIII. Both of course are strong enough, but I like the extra strength for some of the extra curricular beating rigs take. Further, I like the geometry of the Wings harness which is comfortable without requiring chest rings. I see Odysseys with chest rings and the main lift web is contorted 45 degrees between the junctions, so there is not only an added junction, but it is under more than just a vertical load.

The anchoring plate for the reserve closing loop in Javelin is notoriously weak and susceptable to being bent or "tented-up" by positive leverage devices. I don't know why it wasn't improved with the Odyssey, but it wasn't. The anchoring plate in a Wings is thick enough that you can snap closing loops off it all day long and it doesn't bend.

The Wings freebag is cool because of the split design, which is neccessary when you consider the added bulk that needs to go in the ears. I only make one s-fold at the bottom and put the thickest part of the canopy (around the d-attachments) up in the ears with one fold back. However, what I love about the molar bag is the velcro pockets. The hook velcro will never come into contact with the lines.

I also like the main closing tray design of the Wings with the side flaps wrapping the corners instead of just an added piece of material on the bridle side and prefer the security of the midflap tucking back up into itself to protect the pin.

The RSL design is a touch better on the Wings because the lanyard has its own dedicated pocket insulated from the reserve risers and every rig is RSL ready. It is as simple as having the lanyard and snap shackle hoop on the riser and it can be installed. With a Javelin, the RSL design has the lanyard sandwiched between the reserve risers. If the velcro becomes unmated, you have hook velcro munching on the inside of one of your reserve risers. Further, if your adding and RSL to a rig, call your master rigger cause it is a modification.

Concerning legstraps, I've heard people comment that the Odysseys have 2 pieces of webbing vs. 1 piece on the Wings. What they fail to notice is the type of webbing used. The Odyssey is 2 pieces of type VIII and the Wings is 1 piece of type VII, which is comparable in strength.

Additional reasons:

I also like the "d-handle" front dive loops on their riser. They are an easier grab setting up a front riser turn.

I prefer the kevlar kill-line collapsible p/c of the Wings, it never shrinks and chokes of the p/c like Spectra. It will just eventually wear and fail resulting in an open p/c, no malfunction.

Reserve p/c is more f-111 with less mesh. Less of a chance for trapping mesh and locking enough of the spring to be an issues.

Replaceable Pop top, if it gets damaged it is serviceable without working on the whole p/c spring assembly.

-Hixxx

death,as men call him, ends what they call men
-but beauty is more now than dying’s when

[falxori 0]

didnt really jump any others.
don't really see a reason why i should

its comfy, reliable and good looking.
it seems a bit bigger than others with similar canopy sizes, but it could be my imagination...

and yes, do a search, lots of good words on wings here...
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"Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero."

[adamjenner 0]

thanks for all the info man!
3 of the guys at my DZ own wings...and one's actually a salesman so yeah...I tried some on and they were VERY comfortable. I know in the future wings is the way i'll no doubt go.

Thanks again

[Tink1717 2]

Well after jumping a J1 Javelin, I bought a Wings as a second system. My reason at the time was that I wanted something different than the dozens of Javelins around the DZ. After my first few jumps, I was amazed by how comfortable it was. So comfortable that I gutted the Javelin and bought a second Wings.

Now that I have a riggers ticket, I have a slightly different perspective. Not that there is anything deficient in the Wings, but some things that could be better. (Mostly quality control issues). BUT, when I go for my third system this fall, it will be a WIngs as well.

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[cousindave 0]

i owned a wings container and liked it very much. they are a tremendous value for the money.

David Ames
Used Gear Specialists
http://www.cousindave.com