arcane 0 #1 July 1, 2010 Hi, am in the process of choosing myself a new container. Have narrowed it down to one of the following... Javelin Odysessy UPT Micron Infinity will be doing a bit of everything, RW, instructing, freeflying, wingsuiting. Thoughts, opinions, advice, all welcome. Cheers Ryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 July 1, 2010 You're going to get about a million different answers to this, everyone saying that they prefer such and such... base price: (at chuting star) infinity $1,799 vector 3 $1,790 javelin $2,349 options will kick your ass on some rigs, my v-3m would cost easily over 3 grand just for the container, if I paid full price. All of the rigs made nowdays are safe, they're designed differently to fit differently... Try to find someone that has these rigs around and take a look at them, see if you like how they look/feel and make your call. As far as I know the Javelin also has a skyhook option, and that was one of my big reasons for ordering the V3-M, but, you might not want it."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellja2001 0 #3 July 1, 2010 At the end of the day, you'll be absolutely delighted with whichever one you get. Personally, I went for the Vector 3, as I felt the "upwards" pin protection was far better in the plane than the "downwards" pin protection the Javelin uses. I know Javelin now offer the Skyhook, but that was another reason I went for the Vector 3. One thing that surprised me is just how good the magnetic risers on the Vector 3 are. Occasionally, they can be irritating if you've just landed, and one of your lines gets wrapped between them, just as they "magnet" shut, but that's a rare, and preventable occurrence to say the least! I will soon be ordering a Javelin Odyssey for my University Skydiving Club - the reason being that the DZ we use uses them, thus facilitating the minimizing of packing errors/additional training required etc. (In the UK, you need to be signed off to pack the equipment you're jumping - not sure if its the same in the USA (but of course, you're a UK jumper, so you know this :D)). I've never jumped an Infinity, but am told they're solid rigs ;) One thing I never thought of, but have enjoyed, is I find changing the closing loop on my V3 far easier than it was on the Javelins (I don't have to take the bag out of the container to do it), so I feel more inclined to do this before "that next jump" rather than after! I use my Vector 3 for freeflying, flatflying, wingsuiting (and hopefully soon, instructing as well ) its been phenomenal so far Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcane 0 #4 July 1, 2010 I'm signed off for packing, am a BPA instructor. That doesn't concern me. Just looking for owners to give me there opinions, Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellja2001 0 #5 July 1, 2010 I'm at Hib tomorrow and Saturday if you're around and want a hands on (or even a jump, if you like!) Let me know if you're around Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcane 0 #6 July 1, 2010 Thanks for a very kind offer, Hib's one of my usual DZ's, but am unfortunately working nights and will be sleeping tomorrow. Thanks anyway though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #7 July 2, 2010 Kind of an off-topic musing, but I really do wish VSE would put a Skyhook (or whatever MARD) on the Infinity. They really are lovely rigs. Joel Covets the precious-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverkeith 1 #8 July 2, 2010 MIRAGE!Blue skies, Keith Medlock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #9 July 2, 2010 Vector3 / Micron!“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
BKR 0 #10 July 2, 2010 Seven http://www.basik.fr Jérôme Bunker Basik Air Concept www.basik.fr http://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Luc-France/BASIK-AIR-CONCEPT/172133350468 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #11 July 2, 2010 Wonderhog. What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #12 July 2, 2010 Quote Seven http://www.basik.fr them too! “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
theonlyski 8 #13 July 2, 2010 Quote Wonderhog. Theres a reason I got two..."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 1 #14 July 2, 2010 Quote Wonderhog. SweetHog! Seriously though.... not gonna say anything bad about any other rig but my Vector is the shit! I love it in every way.Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #15 July 19, 2010 Quote base price: (at chuting star) infinity $1,799 vector 3 $1,790 javelin $2,349 ***ouch**** =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #16 July 20, 2010 Quote Quote base price: (at chuting star) infinity $1,799 vector 3 $1,790 javelin $2,349 ***ouch**** the next century costs something like 2300 euros; but includes all options; the vector, with all options, almost doubles the base price.. prolly depends on what is offered with the javelin..“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
theonlyski 8 #17 July 20, 2010 Quote Quote Quote base price: (at chuting star) infinity $1,799 vector 3 $1,790 javelin $2,349 ***ouch**** the next century costs something like 2300 euros; but includes all options; the vector, with all options, almost doubles the base price.. prolly depends on what is offered with the javelin.. 2,300 Euros = 2,971.14 U.S. dollars And according to Chutingstar's website thats base price, no options (that I saw)"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #18 July 20, 2010 Racer.... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #19 July 20, 2010 Save yourself some money and get an Infinity loaded with options for less money than some of the other basically equipped containers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #20 July 20, 2010 Infinity all the way PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #21 July 21, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote base price: (at chuting star) infinity $1,799 vector 3 $1,790 javelin $2,349 ***ouch**** the next century costs something like 2300 euros; but includes all options; the vector, with all options, almost doubles the base price.. prolly depends on what is offered with the javelin.. 2,300 Euros = 2,971.14 U.S. dollars And according to Chutingstar's website thats base price, no options (that I saw) there are no options to the next century, it has all of them.. anyway, pretty much every container the way you'd want it, costs around 3000$..“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
pinkfairy 0 #22 July 21, 2010 For some reason I ended up with a lovely, extremely costumized (costum colors and embroidery, there is nothing like it in the world) Aerodyne Icon. 8 weeks delivery time, but the stock rigs are said to be ready in two weeks!It works and is comfortable. And they come with the skyhook now.That's me wearing it in front of the picture. It's the red one with the flame embroidery in the sides. But I'm sure the Odyssey and Micron are good too, I don't know much about the Infinity, so I can't say anything about it. Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #23 July 21, 2010 it does make your butt look pretty small.. “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
pinkfairy 0 #24 July 21, 2010 Quote it does make your butt look pretty small.. That's only because my bootie covers it. Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #25 July 21, 2010 Adding articulation, stainless hardware, floating laterals, and mesh backpad will cost an extra $600. Added to the base of $1799 a very well optioned Infinity will be $2399. I am one of those that isn't at all convinced of the value of articulation/floating laterals/backpads and have two rigs from them with no more than stainless and pinstripes for a total of $190 of options. I suppose keeping that price down for a european might mean avoiding VAT and such with a flight across to pick it up yourself (or just paying the tax), so I suppose it gets closer to 3k if you include that. 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
