adamjenner 0 #1 May 8, 2004 who made the old xcalibur containers? (i think i'm spelling it right) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #2 May 8, 2004 containers or canopies...? I'm pretty sure PD made a main called an Excalibur. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #3 May 8, 2004 Quotecontainers or canopies...? I'm pretty sure PD made a main called an Excalibur. it's an old container...kinda like a racer. but i could never find who use to make them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #4 May 9, 2004 Flying High Manufacturing....Al MacDonald's company that builds the Sidewinder. He's in Claresholm Alberta. flyhigh@agt.net if you need support of some kind.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d604 0 #5 May 9, 2004 Hi Adam, the “Excaliber” is a good rig, probably one of the best you’ll find from the 80’s. The harness is the same that is used on the Sidewinder H/C system (I think) and is very comfortable. The Excaliber is not TDO’d but since your in Canada that is not a problem and don’t think it’s any less of a rig because it is not, it is a very solidly constructed H/C system. Here is a link to Flying High’s website, http://www.agt.net/public/flyhigh/ not too much data on the excaliber has they are only making the Sidewinder but you can take a look at the company. If your thinking about buying an Excaliber and the price is right go for it you’ll get a good deal. BTW. Harness is what holds you in. Container is what holds the parachutes in. H/C is the whole thing. Just in case you didn’t know, not to sure how many jumps you have. Blue skies SeanCSPA ratings C1, C2, IA, IB, QE, RA, and EJR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #6 May 10, 2004 as was previously said, its a racer knock off, made by Al Macdonald. I jump one, its not bad. The harness is actually the same as a bullet (predecessor to the excalibur - the excalibur is the step in between the bullet, and the sidewinder). If you get one, it has a side adjustment, that brings the rig tight against your back, and they slip all the time, just figure out where you want them, and get a rigger to tack them in. If you have any questions, just ask Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adamjenner 0 #7 May 12, 2004 thanks for the info. it's just right now i'm still on the old student gear but in a few months when i get cash to jump i'll hopefully get my solo, and one of the fellow jumpers at my DZ has offered to let me split his rig with him which is an excalibur with a tri 190 as main so it should be a good transition from where i'm at now once i get more comfortable with my canopy control. I just wanted info on the rig i'd be jumping! haha, thanks a bunch for all the helpful information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #8 May 13, 2004 Adam, Suggest to your local rigger that he hit up Jump Shack for the latest and greatest in Pop-Top packing tools. FINALLY there is a Cypres-compatible tool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adamjenner 0 #9 May 13, 2004 our DZ operator is also our local rigger haha so he's probably no doubt already looked over that rig more than once since it was owned by another jumper at our DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #10 May 14, 2004 That wouldn't be the famous Sonnyboy Williamson? Twenty years ago I remember him telling his girlfriend that if she bought a Racer, she would have to ship it out of the province for repacks. Fortunately the new tools make the job bearable. Say hello to Sonnyboy for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #11 May 30, 2004 Also remind Sonnyboy about the Service Bulletin (mentioned in CSPA Technical Bulletins) about ripcord housings on Excaliburs. Apparently if the angle is off, you can experience a hard pull. It is easy to resew, as long as your rigger has read the Service Bulletin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gulaz 1 #12 May 30, 2004 QuoteSuggest to your local rigger that he hit up Jump Shack for the latest and greatest in Pop-Top packing tools. FINALLY there is a Cypres-compatible tool. Are you talking about the diagram they have for using a regular bodkin, but routing the pullup cord around it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #13 May 31, 2004 QuoteQuoteSuggest to your local rigger that he hit up Jump Shack for the latest and greatest in Pop-Top packing tools. FINALLY there is a Cypres-compatible tool. Are you talking about the diagram they have for using a regular bodkin, but routing the pullup cord around it? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> That diagram is sooooo old school! This year's fashion on Pop-Top packing tools is completely soft. It is made of Cypres cord sewn to a piece of Type 4 tape and a piece of Velcro hanging off the end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gulaz 1 #14 May 31, 2004 Hmm... I might hafta contact Jump Shack about that Or, do you know of a diagram anywhere that shows how its made? I cant find any mention of it on their website, and it doesnt sound too complicated. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
adamjenner 0 #7 May 12, 2004 thanks for the info. it's just right now i'm still on the old student gear but in a few months when i get cash to jump i'll hopefully get my solo, and one of the fellow jumpers at my DZ has offered to let me split his rig with him which is an excalibur with a tri 190 as main so it should be a good transition from where i'm at now once i get more comfortable with my canopy control. I just wanted info on the rig i'd be jumping! haha, thanks a bunch for all the helpful information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #8 May 13, 2004 Adam, Suggest to your local rigger that he hit up Jump Shack for the latest and greatest in Pop-Top packing tools. FINALLY there is a Cypres-compatible tool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #9 May 13, 2004 our DZ operator is also our local rigger haha so he's probably no doubt already looked over that rig more than once since it was owned by another jumper at our DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #10 May 14, 2004 That wouldn't be the famous Sonnyboy Williamson? Twenty years ago I remember him telling his girlfriend that if she bought a Racer, she would have to ship it out of the province for repacks. Fortunately the new tools make the job bearable. Say hello to Sonnyboy for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #11 May 30, 2004 Also remind Sonnyboy about the Service Bulletin (mentioned in CSPA Technical Bulletins) about ripcord housings on Excaliburs. Apparently if the angle is off, you can experience a hard pull. It is easy to resew, as long as your rigger has read the Service Bulletin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #12 May 30, 2004 QuoteSuggest to your local rigger that he hit up Jump Shack for the latest and greatest in Pop-Top packing tools. FINALLY there is a Cypres-compatible tool. Are you talking about the diagram they have for using a regular bodkin, but routing the pullup cord around it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #13 May 31, 2004 QuoteQuoteSuggest to your local rigger that he hit up Jump Shack for the latest and greatest in Pop-Top packing tools. FINALLY there is a Cypres-compatible tool. Are you talking about the diagram they have for using a regular bodkin, but routing the pullup cord around it? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> That diagram is sooooo old school! This year's fashion on Pop-Top packing tools is completely soft. It is made of Cypres cord sewn to a piece of Type 4 tape and a piece of Velcro hanging off the end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #14 May 31, 2004 Hmm... I might hafta contact Jump Shack about that Or, do you know of a diagram anywhere that shows how its made? I cant find any mention of it on their website, and it doesnt sound too complicated. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
