Racer main SpeedBag in Infinity container?

[skydiverek 63]

Any compatibility/technical/functional issues with that?

http://www.jumpshack.com/default.asp?CategoryID=TECH&PageID=Speedbag&SortBy=DATE_D

[ctrph8 0]

It would work but it might look like crap if you don't do your homework. You would need to get one that is the same dimensions as your current bag. The Racer main pack tray is probably a different shape than your Infinity and might not sit as neatly as your current bag. The folks at Jumpshack are really nice. Give them a call. If they don't already make one that is similar to yours, they might be able to make a custom bag that is the same dimensions as the one that came with your rig.

I just ordered a semi-stowless bag from UPT and we spent quite a bit of time measuring things to make sure it would fit right.

skydiverek

Any compatibility/technical/functional issues with that?

http://www.jumpshack.com/default.asp?CategoryID=TECH&PageID=Speedbag&SortBy=DATE_D

[voilsb 1]

If you e-mail VSE, they may just send you the dimensions. I know they've sent me the CAD drawing for one of their D-Bags one time.

Brian

[monkycndo 0]

Contact Kelly and ask. He is great to work with.

Umm, take a look at my sigline.

50 donations so far. Give it a try.

You know you want to spank it
Jump an Infinity

[riggerrob 643]

When in doubt, install a Speed-Bag slightly larger than the original (Infinity) main deployment-bag.

[skydiverek 63]

Thanks! Anyone here, who has used the main SpeedBag in a non-Racer container?

[kingbunky 3]

maybe this is a stupid question, buy why not get a party bag from vse? you know it will fit right.

"Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart."
MB4252 TDS699
killing threads since 2001

[Deyan 36]

Maybe because the "party bag" is exactly the opposite on what the OP is looking for?!

"My belief is that once the doctor whacks you on the butt, all guarantees are off" Jerry Baumchen

[Deyan 36]

skydiverek

Thanks! Anyone here, who has used the main SpeedBag in a non-Racer container?

I wanted to try it in my G4 for some time already, but right now I'm way too busy to build one myself and I don't want to bother the good folks at Jumps Shack for a custom design/size bag.
I've jumped almost all of the stow less and semi stow less designs out there in the last 4 years, and just wanted to compare the S.P.E.E.D bag to them. I'll try to find more time this winter for projects like this.

"My belief is that once the doctor whacks you on the butt, all guarantees are off" Jerry Baumchen

[ctrph8 0]

The Party bag is VSE's semi-stowless deployment bag. The SPEED bag has many stows, closes a little differently than their original bags and is meant to prevent line dump. Most manufacturers are going the other direction with really good results.

My semi-stowless should be in my mailbox this week!

kingbunky

maybe this is a stupid question, buy why not get a party bag from vse? you know it will fit right.

[skydiverek 63]

kingbunky

maybe this is a stupid question, buy why not get a party bag from vse? you know it will fit right.

Because I have no control over my pack jobs (I use packers), and want to minimize a chance of line dump...

[Scrumpot 1]

Velocity Sports/Infinity already also make their own "center-stow" (top-of-bag) deployment bag. They have for quite some time now. It is very well "tried, true, and tested". Why would you want/need to go to another rig manufacturer to try and fit something that some might even end up being potentially, mis-matched?

coitus non circum - Moab Stone

[skydiverek 63]

I will look into that, thanks! My Infinity and its d-bag are DOM 2001...

[kingbunky 3]

okay, thanks. that explains the difference. i have a party bag in my infinity, but i have very little experience with racers or it's speed bag.

i have since looked up the speed bag, and while it looks like it will accomplish it's mission (preventing line dump), i don't get why they call it a speed bag when it would take a little longer to close, and probably not any quicker to open. oh well, it's just a name. if it does what you want it to, go for it.

"Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart."
MB4252 TDS699
killing threads since 2001

[Deyan 36]

kingbunky

i have since looked up the speed bag, and while it looks like it will accomplish it's mission (preventing line dump), i don't get why they call it a speed bag when it would take a little longer to close, and probably not any quicker to open. oh well, it's just a name. if it does what you want it to, go for it.

S.P.E.E.D. (Sequential Parachute Extraction & Equalization Device)

Source http://www.jumpshack.com/default.asp?CategoryID=TECH&PageID=Reserve_Speedbag&SortBy=DATE_D

"My belief is that once the doctor whacks you on the butt, all guarantees are off" Jerry Baumchen

[RoryJ 0]

Having closed a reserve SPEED bag on several occasions, I cannot see how this would be any more fun to pack. The flap never lines up as well as I would like and I just end up fighting to get rubber bands through the correct holes.

I have a Party Bag on my two newest Infinities and I enjoy them quite a bit.

Not again!

[skydiverek 63]

Can someone post a photo of Infinity "party bag"?

[faulk04 0]

skydiverek

Can someone post a photo of Infinity "party bag"?

[skydiverek 63]

I cannot see how the Part Bag would decrease the probability of a line dump, as opposed to a normal d-bag. Same-looking two locking stows keep the bag shut.

[excaza 1]

edit: never mind, I thought you said something other than "normal d-bag"

[JerryBaumchen 1,373]

Hi excazza,

That line stow keeps the free-packed lines from coming out of the pouch.

You could, of course, argue that it also helps in keeping the canopy from coming out of the bag.

Heck, you or I can argue anything.

JerryBaumchen

[TMPattersonJr 0]

We can work with you to get the bag the same size as what your current bag is. I will say is will accomplish the same goal as if it were in a Racer, Mirage, Vector or any other rig out there. Yes is is a bit of a pain to pack when you first start working with it and I know you use a packer, but like anything new to them they will adapt and learn tricks that will cut down on their time. I pack almost exclusively Racers except for the occasional rig that comes through the shop, and I can lace up a speed bag as quickly as I can "free stow" the the lines in the pouch. Both instances my stows are neat and don't look like a rats nest. It just takes the time to make the pouch stows look nice and even as it does for me to lace up and stow the speed bag. When it comes down to a standard main deployment bag v/s the speed bag the standard will always be quicker but if you have the question about line dump the speed bag wins hands down.

I'd be glad to give you more info but done want to sound like I'm advertising in here, so send me an e-mail if you'd like more!! mikep@jumpshack.com

Blue SkiesBlack DeathFacebook
www.PLabsInc.com
www.SkydiveDeLand.com
www.FlyteSkool.ws

[skydiverek 63]

Anyone else tried Racer main Speed-Bag in a non-Racer container?

[Unstable 9]

Yeah, We had someone use one in a Mirage G3 for about 3 years. We ended up having a bag-lock and cutaway caused by an improperly connected pilot chute, but other than that, no issues..

=========Shaun ==========