Atom Classic 00

[tfg30 0]

Thinking of buying a used Atom Classic OO as my first rig.

I'm having a lot of difficulty finding any information about this harness on Google, here, and even on the manufacturer's website (in fact, on the PDF website, it's as though this container never existed).

Is anyone able to give me more information?
Would this be a good first rig? I get the feeling this is a bit of a "unique" rig, but I'm not sure why.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[Dilligas 0]

http://www.dropzone.com/gear/Detailed/239.html

http://www.parachutes-de-france.net/en/

[skez 0]

Ive got a 96 atom 34-00 not sure if its the same type I only got it for ground launching etc but mine would only fit smaller canopies

FTMC

[tfg30 0]

Thanks, Dilligas -
I saw the reviews on here earlier, but was hoping to find some more info.
Also, I still can't find anything on the Parachutes de France website about the Classic harness. All I see is the Legend and Axis.

[Rover 11]

You will receive no support from PDF - so you will not be able to get replacement parts. Customer service is bullshit to non existent!

2 wrongs don't make a right - but 3 lefts do.

[Deyan 36]

tfg30

Thinking of buying a used Atom Classic OO as my first rig.
Any ideas?

Thanks!

The biggest reserve that will fit in is a Techno 128 and the biggest main will be 135-ish. I don't think this size will make it suitable for first rig.
There's a service bulletin about the Classic regarding the deflector flap and AAD cutter location. If you buy it and your rigger doesn't have the manual, let me know and I'll mail you a copy.
Parachute de France made some nice rigs but their customer service was awful. Be aware that from Feb. 2015 they will no longer make sport rigs and finding spare parts will become difficult.

PM me if you need more info

Cheers

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

[LimaZulu 0]

Search for an other rig!

[tfg30 0]

Glad I posted!
Thank you.

[riggerrob 643]

If you complete your profile, we can offer better advice about other rigs that your local riggers are more likely to like ... er ... enjoy packing.

[riggerrob 643]

...
Parachute de France made some nice rigs but their customer service was awful. Be aware that from Feb. 2015 they will no longer make sport rigs and finding spare parts will become difficult.

... Cheers

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Saddened to hear that. Even though Parachutes de France quit selling to the North American market circa 1990, I still had the privilege of packing the ocasional Atom. I was event he first North American rigger to sew in the main top flap update. I was working in Perris Valley, California when a visiting Swiss jumper tore the top flap on his Atom. After three frantic days of trans-Atlantic FAXes, P.deF. sent me the update and I sewed it back together.
The thing that impressed me was how snug Atoms packed, but the snugness did not become apparent until I closed the second reserve flap.
The modern equivalent is the Icon made by Aerodyne. It is rumored that Aerodyne hired some of the best French designers when they updated their entire product line about a decade ago.