Container weight

[droyer 0]

Hey all.

Does anyone know the weight of the Mirage G4 (M4) and Vortex II (4) ?

Trying to compare both of them, with all optional rings on and legstrap padding. I heard the Vortex is quite lighter, but I'm double checking.

Anyone?

[theonlyski 8]

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Hey all.

Does anyone know the weight of the Mirage G4 (M4) and Vortex II (4) ?

Trying to compare both of them, with all optional rings on and legstrap padding. I heard the Vortex is quite lighter, but I'm double checking.

Anyone?

I sure don't, but my WAG is that the Mirage would weigh more, but no clue by how much.

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[Southern_Man 0]

If you are really concerned about container weight you should check out the Racer.

"What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

[riggerrob 643]

Most of the weight is in the hardware.
IOW more rings equal more weight.

Since the parachute industry is so fiercely competitive, you will not notice a significant difference in weight between - similarly equipped - Mirages and Vortex and Javelin, etc..

[DavidBrown2 0]

I think all the rigs from various manufacturers are going to weigh about the same. I believe you would be better served picking a container based upon it's fit, functionality and durability, rather than by trying to save few ounces of weight. The lightest rig is not necessarily the best rig for you.

[faulknerwn 38]

From my experience racers weigh quite a bit less than other rigs just by the way they are designed. Mirages always seem quite heavy..

[upndownshop 0]

Average empty rig is about 8 pounds, not sure what that has to do with a purchasing decision. An average loaded rig is 22-28 until you get up to the big boy ones which can be 35ish. Canopies are about 8 pounds as well.


I think one would be more apt to notice comfort over the weight difference.

Good luck!