kleggo 145 #1 December 16, 2005 Hi I'm interested in hearing from people that have direct experience with this option on their rigs. What is your opinion of it's efficacy and longevity, ( i know it's probably a bit too early to judge longevity). are you happy you bought it? Have you ever seen this product used elsewhere?. I recently saw it used as handlebar padding on a road bicycle. would you buy it again? thanks for your time kleggo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbblood 0 #2 December 16, 2005 I've got spacer foam on my Odyssey and I think it's the best $100 I spent. It's very comfortable. I'm spoiled now, I don't think I can do without it. As far as longevity, I've got about 350 or so jumps on the rig in a year and a half or so and no signs of any wear damage. Still as good as it ever was. Blues, NathanBlues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #3 December 16, 2005 I wish they had that option when I bought my Odyssey. From what I have seen and tried on, it is very comfortable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #4 December 16, 2005 what is the spacer?People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossDagley 0 #5 December 16, 2005 Can they not retrofit it? My rigs due to go back to Aerodyne this winter, and rumour has it its now available as an option on their rigs, so I'll be asking for it (I'm having harness work anyway). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #6 December 16, 2005 Quotewhat is the spacer? I think they are talking about this stuff. Sparky viscoelastic flexible polyurethane foamMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #7 December 16, 2005 I was told by a Sunpath Rep. that to add it would be like having to redo the entire container. It would be cheaper to just buy a new container. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #8 December 16, 2005 Are we talking about the backpad?People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #9 December 16, 2005 That is what I thought this is about. If I am wrong then ignore me like everyone else Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #10 December 16, 2005 So they are using the fancy, high tech, Tempur foam in Javelins. Cool! Way more sophisticated than the neoprene that Mirage was using a couple of years ago. What is Relative Workshop using these days? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aubsmell 0 #11 December 18, 2005 The shizzel is the bomb... both of my rigs have it now... I would not buy another rig without it.... It is not mind blowing or anything, but it is a little bit more comfortable, and a little bit cooler (because the air circulates) As for longevity... that is a good qustion for rigs, my computer bag has it, and I wear that a lot more than my rig with a heaver load in it and it is 5 years old and hasn't shown any wear.. Aerodyne's sponsored team Arcteryx has it on their rigs, and the get jumped ALOT and they have had no problem with it... I have Icons they Aerodyne offers it as an option as well, it is the same stuff that Sunpath uses... Later.."Those who say it cannot be done, should not interrupt those who are doing it" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #12 December 19, 2005 Quote I have Icons they Aerodyne offers it as an option as well, it is the same stuff that Sunpath uses... Later.. The Spacer Foam that Sun Path offers seems to be softer to the touch than what Aerodyne offers. Does it make a difference when it is on your back??? Who knows? I do know that Spacer Foam on the leg pads is a great option! Spacer Foam can be added to replacement leg pads if you choose. The Odyssey offers Spacer Foam on the leg pads, laterals, shoulders, and back pad for only $125. Who ever you choose to go with, get the Spacer Foam as an option, its worth it. Have a great day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aubsmell 0 #13 December 19, 2005 Jerry.. That is just batch difference, we get it from the exact same place, the exact same product.. I have a new Icon that has Grey Spacer Foam and it is much softer than any of the black I have ever felt... Take it light..."Those who say it cannot be done, should not interrupt those who are doing it" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #14 December 19, 2005 QuoteJerry.. That is just batch difference, we get it from the exact same place, the exact same product.. I have a new Icon that has Grey Spacer Foam and it is much softer than any of the black I have ever felt... Take it light.... I have heard about some new colors, but thats all i know so far. Wonder why some would be softer than others, excluding batch differences? Hope you are well my friend. Have a great holiday. J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kleggo 145 #15 December 21, 2005 QuoteHi I'm interested in hearing from people that have direct experience with this option on their rigs. _________________________________________________ hey thanks for taking the time to reply. i got two responses to my question and 11 other conversational bits. be safe kleggo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RossDagley 0 #16 December 23, 2005 QuoteJerry.. That is just batch difference, we get it from the exact same place, the exact same product.. I have a new Icon that has Grey Spacer Foam and it is much softer than any of the black I have ever felt... Take it light... Disapointed to hear Aerodyne cant retro fit this spacer foam though - requires a new container. Pity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites upndownshop 0 #17 December 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteJerry.. That is just batch difference, we get it from the exact same place, the exact same product.. I have a new Icon that has Grey Spacer Foam and it is much softer than any of the black I have ever felt... Take it light... Disapointed to hear Aerodyne cant retro fit this spacer foam though - requires a new container. Pity It may not be that the Spacer Foam "cant" be added, almost anything can be done. The cost of installing it on a completed system is probably not worth it. That requires a complete tear down of the harness & container. Leg pads, I am sure are not an issue to add. Have a great holiday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RossDagley 0 #18 December 25, 2005 QuoteIt may not be that the Spacer Foam "cant" be added, almost anything can be done. The cost of installing it on a completed system is probably not worth it. That requires a complete tear down of the harness & container. Leg pads, I am sure are not an issue to add. Have a great holiday. I'm pretty sure its that it *cant* be fitted. I'm having chest rings fitted already, which would require the 'tear down' of the harness. Its a pity, as the Javelin I wore with it was amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nitrox100 0 #19 January 12, 2006 QuoteI was told by a Sunpath Rep. that to add it would be like having to redo the entire container. It would be cheaper to just buy a new container. I was just on the phone yesterday with the Sunpath Rigging and Repairs department. I am sending one of my rigs in for maintenance. One of the things I need done is a new backpad because a packer at Perris seemed to like dragging it will stowing the lines. My fault for not watching him closer--but the bottom line is I ended up with a scuff through the parapac backpad right under the links on the reserve risers. I was told the replacement for the backpad was about $220 and an extra $15 if I wanted spacer foam used/added. While not cheap that is far from being so expensive as making it cheaper to buy a new container. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites beowulf 1 #20 January 12, 2006 Thanks I will keep that in mind. I just may do that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kleggo 145 #21 June 19, 2006 update after recent delivery of my new rig and putting ~ 20 jumps on it, (a mix of CReW and FF), i'd have to say that initial impression is very favorable. Now i've just got to get used to the feel of the new design "cut-in" laterals. be safe kleggo 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
RossDagley 0 #16 December 23, 2005 QuoteJerry.. That is just batch difference, we get it from the exact same place, the exact same product.. I have a new Icon that has Grey Spacer Foam and it is much softer than any of the black I have ever felt... Take it light... Disapointed to hear Aerodyne cant retro fit this spacer foam though - requires a new container. Pity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #17 December 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteJerry.. That is just batch difference, we get it from the exact same place, the exact same product.. I have a new Icon that has Grey Spacer Foam and it is much softer than any of the black I have ever felt... Take it light... Disapointed to hear Aerodyne cant retro fit this spacer foam though - requires a new container. Pity It may not be that the Spacer Foam "cant" be added, almost anything can be done. The cost of installing it on a completed system is probably not worth it. That requires a complete tear down of the harness & container. Leg pads, I am sure are not an issue to add. Have a great holiday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossDagley 0 #18 December 25, 2005 QuoteIt may not be that the Spacer Foam "cant" be added, almost anything can be done. The cost of installing it on a completed system is probably not worth it. That requires a complete tear down of the harness & container. Leg pads, I am sure are not an issue to add. Have a great holiday. I'm pretty sure its that it *cant* be fitted. I'm having chest rings fitted already, which would require the 'tear down' of the harness. Its a pity, as the Javelin I wore with it was amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrox100 0 #19 January 12, 2006 QuoteI was told by a Sunpath Rep. that to add it would be like having to redo the entire container. It would be cheaper to just buy a new container. I was just on the phone yesterday with the Sunpath Rigging and Repairs department. I am sending one of my rigs in for maintenance. One of the things I need done is a new backpad because a packer at Perris seemed to like dragging it will stowing the lines. My fault for not watching him closer--but the bottom line is I ended up with a scuff through the parapac backpad right under the links on the reserve risers. I was told the replacement for the backpad was about $220 and an extra $15 if I wanted spacer foam used/added. While not cheap that is far from being so expensive as making it cheaper to buy a new container. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #20 January 12, 2006 Thanks I will keep that in mind. I just may do that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kleggo 145 #21 June 19, 2006 update after recent delivery of my new rig and putting ~ 20 jumps on it, (a mix of CReW and FF), i'd have to say that initial impression is very favorable. Now i've just got to get used to the feel of the new design "cut-in" laterals. be safe kleggo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
