gunneroy 0 #1 December 3, 2013 Was looking at wings containers and noticed they had an option of magnetic riser covers, The option is kinda hidden and sun-rider seem less that proud of it. Anyone know why? any one have any experience with wings mag riser covers can say if they work well or not? They seem to be a big buzz word right now (with the new icon etc) so I dont see why wings wouldn't promote them if they had a good working setup? Cheers, Rou Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 December 3, 2013 gunneroyWas looking at wings containers and noticed they had an option of magnetic riser covers, The option is kinda hidden and sun-rider seem less that proud of it. Anyone know why? any one have any experience with wings mag riser covers can say if they work well or not? They seem to be a big buzz word right now (with the new icon etc) so I dont see why wings wouldn't promote them if they had a good working setup? Cheers, Rou Well, they may have to pay royalties on the magnetic riser covers, so instead of making a big deal of it, they're just letting people who pay attention know they can get them."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
bofh 0 #3 December 3, 2013 theonlyski Well, they may have to pay royalties on the magnetic riser covers, so instead of making a big deal of it, they're just letting people who pay attention know they can get them. That surely is included in the price for the option. It seems they don't advertise many of their options on their home page. Perhaps they don't think it is worth it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #4 December 3, 2013 bofh *** Well, they may have to pay royalties on the magnetic riser covers, so instead of making a big deal of it, they're just letting people who pay attention know they can get them. That surely is included in the price for the option. It seems they don't advertise many of their options on their home page. Perhaps they don't think it is worth it? I was talking to a guy that was building a new tandem rig and when I asked if they'll have the magnetic riser covers, he said hell no. Apparently his boss called him and said that people want it, so they will do 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
hillson 0 #5 December 3, 2013 It it right on the order form directly above the the picture that outlines which sections of the container can be colored...and are listed on the options price list ($80). I've seen a few folks with them and they seem pretty happy with the option - mix of FF and RW types. They appear to be well integrated and I'd happily order them as an option (not that really means anything to anybody...). I tried on a few of the pre-production rigs (in various sizes) when the engineers were working out whatever it is they were working out. Pretty comfortable - moreso than my year old Talon. Never jumped a new one, though...FWIW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #6 December 3, 2013 gunneroywings mag riser covers can say if they work well or not? They seem to be a big buzz word right now (with the new icon etc) so I dont see why wings wouldn't promote them if they had a good working setup? Cheers, Rou Honestly I don't think good marketing is Sunrise's strong suit. I've seen the magnetic riser covers and they work fine. No reason not to order them if you want them."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padalcek 9 #7 December 5, 2013 I have seen those on one of the early sponsored rigs. The geometry is very clean. If the extra cost for the option is not a deterrent for you, I'm pretty sure you'll end up being happy for choosing them.Padalcek - CCO, HF-17 http://www.theflyinghellfish.com I'm not a real skydiver - but I do play one on dz.com. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommock 0 #8 September 7, 2014 Sorry for resurrecting an old thread but these should have been out for a while now. Anyone got pictures? Would be interesting to see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #9 September 9, 2014 I've got a rigging and packing customer with them. If nobody else puts anything up I will try to get some pictures this weekend."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bart400us 0 #10 September 13, 2014 Left side is new(er) Wings rig, 2013, with the magnetic riser covers. Right side is old Wings rig, 2000, with tuck tabs. I can't tell the difference in operation, they both look OK as well. Not sure if it is worth the extra money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommock 0 #11 September 15, 2014 Thank you for the photo. I'm with you not sure if worth it but now I know how it looks at least. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kui 0 #12 September 17, 2014 I have em on my wings, i like em a lot. they contain 4 magnets on each flap, totally 16 magnets for the whole rig. they dont work over a large range, so far, they work great. and i havent had them come undone yet. i can snap a pic of em later tonight if you like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChuckMartin 0 #13 September 25, 2014 Have them on my rig and just ordered another one with them. I like them and think they are worth the 3 or so jump tickets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
