starky4011 0 #1 November 13, 2012 I'm finally at a point that i can buy a custom container and hold on to it for a long time. I hear vectors are probably the best "put together" rigs. They also include an amazing stowless d bag and have the magnetic riser covers. But a new one will also take 10 months. Infinities have the floating laterals which I think are awesome. Will only take 4 months. Are they worth the wait? Price comes out roughly the same for me so no factor there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #2 November 13, 2012 I love my infinity and have just ordered a second one. There is a stowless bag option for Infinity too (ask for the Party Bag)."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #3 November 13, 2012 QuoteI hear vectors are probably the best "put together" rigs. I don't disagree that UPT(Vector) makes a good product, but so does VSE (Infinity). I'm wrapping up my 8th season jumping an Infinity, so that puts it at about 1400 jumps, and I have only had one problem with the build quality of the rig, and it wasn't even a VSE component. The attachment point where the main PC bridle (outsourced by VSE to Cazer) wore out where the rapide links go through the bridle to keep it in the bag. The bridle rubbed between the metal links and the grommet and just wore out. I remomved the links, and simply sewed the bridle to the top of the d-bag, and that solved the problem. Otherwise, 8 seasons and 1400 trouble free jumps, and the rig still looks like new (after my yearly washing each spring). For no other reason than 'just because', I'm going to order another Infinity this winter. The old one is great, and I plan to keep jumping it as a back-up rig, but I just want a new one. You won't regret buying an Infinity. You'll get it sooner than a Vector, and it costs way less (you can spend the savings on jumps). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #4 November 13, 2012 My first new container was an Infinity. I still have it. The floating laterals are fantastic. I won a 50% off voucher from another manufacturer and got that container. Didn't fit nearly as well. I'd rather pay more for a comfortable rig. Sold the other and bought another Infinity as a dedicated WS rig. Kelly and crew produce a quality rig and their customer support before and after the sell is top notch. I borrowed a Vector when I needed to make a turn and didn't have my back up rig with me. The Vector was also nice, but just wasn't as comfy as mine. If you have a chance to try on a rig that fits so you can get a comparison between the two, that is always a good idea. Both rigs are good, but as my sigline shows, I am definitely partial to Infinity.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 November 13, 2012 Quote***... I have only had one problem with the build quality of the rig, and it wasn't even a VSE component. The attachment point where the main PC bridle (outsourced by VSE to Cazer) wore out where the rapide links go through the bridle to keep it in the bag. The bridle rubbed between the metal links and the grommet and just wore out. I removed the links, and simply sewed the bridle to the top of the d-bag, and that solved the problem. ... ............................................................................ A common wear point on most containers. If you want the fancy, high-tec, light-weight, go-fast, retractable pilot-chute, gear, don't expect it to last forever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davelepka 4 #6 November 13, 2012 QuoteA common wear point on most containers. If you want the fancy, high-tec, light-weight, go-fast, retractable pilot-chute, gear, don't expect it to last forever. Not forever, but if you sew the bridle to the bag, you can eliminate the wear point all together. I jumped a Racer for years that came from the factory like that. In fact the bridle was only half the width of a standard bridle, but it was sewn directly to the bag, and I put 2500+ jumps on it with no problems. I did have to replace/adjust the kill line a couple times, but otherwise it went the distance. The PC mesh was starting to show some wear, but after 2500+ jumps that's to be expected. It is harder to change the PC, but again, with PCs that last for 1000's of jumps, it's not that often anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waveoff5500 0 #7 November 13, 2012 i have a micron and im really happy with the build quality and features. magnetic risers are convienient but not a must have. i think youll be happy with either."its just a normal day at the dropzone until its not" 1653 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adamUK 3 #8 November 13, 2012 Anyone tried the black hardware? Any good or does it scratch easily? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DocPop 1 #9 November 13, 2012 QuoteAnyone tried the black hardware? Any good or does it scratch easily? VSE told me that the new black stainless option (they only black hardware they are doing now) is black all the way through so even if it gets scratched it will stay black. I have it coming on my new one, but I won't know for about a month...."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Thunderbow 1 #10 November 13, 2012 A little off topic but does the black hardware present a potential problem when used with black risers? This being the possibility that a misrouted 3 ring or other problem may be missed as there wouldn't be the contrast in color?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lord, let me be the person my dog thinks I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites likestojump 3 #11 November 13, 2012 QuoteA little off topic but does the black hardware present a potential problem when used with black risers? This being the possibility that a misrouted 3 ring or other problem may be missed as there wouldn't be the contrast in color? Explain please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blueblur 0 #12 November 13, 2012 Black rings would make a black riser webbing not as noticable as black webbing over silver rings. The contrast provides your eye with a more easily discernable pattern to look for misrouting.In every man's life he will be allotted one good woman and one good dog. That's all you get, so appreciate them while the time you have with them lasts. - RiggerLee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #13 November 13, 2012 I always inspect 3-Rings from the side. because that makes it more obvious if they are not laying parallel, or both riser rings are through the harness ring, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Krip 2 #14 November 13, 2012 Quote I'm finally at a point that i can buy a custom container and hold on to it for a long time. I hear vectors are probably the best "put together" rigs. They also include an amazing stowless d bag and have the magnetic riser covers. But a new one will also take 10 months. Infinities have the floating laterals which I think are awesome. Will only take 4 months. Are they worth the wait? Price comes out roughly the same for me so no factor there. Hi Go with the Infinity It's miles above the vector 3.One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DocPop 1 #15 November 13, 2012 QuoteA little off topic but does the black hardware present a potential problem when used with black risers? This being the possibility that a misrouted 3 ring or other problem may be missed as there wouldn't be the contrast in color? Looks fairly visible to me (see attachment)."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blueblur 0 #16 November 13, 2012 Good point. I personally have not seen black rings, but was trying to interpret the possible challenge. They do look good!In every man's life he will be allotted one good woman and one good dog. That's all you get, so appreciate them while the time you have with them lasts. - RiggerLee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites starky4011 0 #17 November 14, 2012 Krip, how so? Adam, a friend has the black hardware and it's really tough, doesn't scratch easily, and seems to keep its "look" as long as the stainless hardware does. So it seems Infinity is the overall victor...to quote "gladiator" Quoteis there no one else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MrHixxx 0 #18 November 14, 2012 A simple way to avoid this in the future is to replace the rapid link in the bridle with a key ring and attach to the canopy with a soft link. 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davelepka 4 #6 November 13, 2012 QuoteA common wear point on most containers. If you want the fancy, high-tec, light-weight, go-fast, retractable pilot-chute, gear, don't expect it to last forever. Not forever, but if you sew the bridle to the bag, you can eliminate the wear point all together. I jumped a Racer for years that came from the factory like that. In fact the bridle was only half the width of a standard bridle, but it was sewn directly to the bag, and I put 2500+ jumps on it with no problems. I did have to replace/adjust the kill line a couple times, but otherwise it went the distance. The PC mesh was starting to show some wear, but after 2500+ jumps that's to be expected. It is harder to change the PC, but again, with PCs that last for 1000's of jumps, it's not that often anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waveoff5500 0 #7 November 13, 2012 i have a micron and im really happy with the build quality and features. magnetic risers are convienient but not a must have. i think youll be happy with either."its just a normal day at the dropzone until its not" 1653 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamUK 3 #8 November 13, 2012 Anyone tried the black hardware? Any good or does it scratch easily? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #9 November 13, 2012 QuoteAnyone tried the black hardware? Any good or does it scratch easily? VSE told me that the new black stainless option (they only black hardware they are doing now) is black all the way through so even if it gets scratched it will stay black. I have it coming on my new one, but I won't know for about a month...."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderbow 1 #10 November 13, 2012 A little off topic but does the black hardware present a potential problem when used with black risers? This being the possibility that a misrouted 3 ring or other problem may be missed as there wouldn't be the contrast in color?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lord, let me be the person my dog thinks I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #11 November 13, 2012 QuoteA little off topic but does the black hardware present a potential problem when used with black risers? This being the possibility that a misrouted 3 ring or other problem may be missed as there wouldn't be the contrast in color? Explain please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueblur 0 #12 November 13, 2012 Black rings would make a black riser webbing not as noticable as black webbing over silver rings. The contrast provides your eye with a more easily discernable pattern to look for misrouting.In every man's life he will be allotted one good woman and one good dog. That's all you get, so appreciate them while the time you have with them lasts. - RiggerLee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #13 November 13, 2012 I always inspect 3-Rings from the side. because that makes it more obvious if they are not laying parallel, or both riser rings are through the harness ring, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #14 November 13, 2012 Quote I'm finally at a point that i can buy a custom container and hold on to it for a long time. I hear vectors are probably the best "put together" rigs. They also include an amazing stowless d bag and have the magnetic riser covers. But a new one will also take 10 months. Infinities have the floating laterals which I think are awesome. Will only take 4 months. Are they worth the wait? Price comes out roughly the same for me so no factor there. Hi Go with the Infinity It's miles above the vector 3.One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #15 November 13, 2012 QuoteA little off topic but does the black hardware present a potential problem when used with black risers? This being the possibility that a misrouted 3 ring or other problem may be missed as there wouldn't be the contrast in color? Looks fairly visible to me (see attachment)."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueblur 0 #16 November 13, 2012 Good point. I personally have not seen black rings, but was trying to interpret the possible challenge. They do look good!In every man's life he will be allotted one good woman and one good dog. That's all you get, so appreciate them while the time you have with them lasts. - RiggerLee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starky4011 0 #17 November 14, 2012 Krip, how so? Adam, a friend has the black hardware and it's really tough, doesn't scratch easily, and seems to keep its "look" as long as the stainless hardware does. So it seems Infinity is the overall victor...to quote "gladiator" Quoteis there no one else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MrHixxx 0 #18 November 14, 2012 A simple way to avoid this in the future is to replace the rapid link in the bridle with a key ring and attach to the canopy with a soft link. Getting rid of the barrel of the rapide eliminates the hotspot...death,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when 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
MrHixxx 0 #18 November 14, 2012 A simple way to avoid this in the future is to replace the rapid link in the bridle with a key ring and attach to the canopy with a soft link. Getting rid of the barrel of the rapide eliminates the hotspot...death,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
