chemist 0 #1 July 27, 2015 So I am thinking of getting an epicine for wingsuiting as I have been pretty impressed with the quality of the squirrel suits (they fly like a dream), so I have confidence that quality engineering has transferred over into their canopies. Big downside of course is the lifespan, I don't want to have a separate rig for wingsuiting since it's actually easier to put a wingsuit on a rig than it is to travel with 2 rigs. Squirrel simply says 'it depends on many factors' how long your canopy lasts. So are we looking at 600-700 jumps, or over 1000+ range? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #2 July 28, 2015 Why would you want an Epicine would be my first question... especially if you're concerned about canopy lifespan. Just a thought.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #3 July 28, 2015 chemistSo I am thinking of getting an epicine for wingsuiting as I have been pretty impressed with the quality of the squirrel suits (they fly like a dream), so I have confidence that quality engineering has transferred over into their canopies. Big downside of course is the lifespan, I don't want to have a separate rig for wingsuiting since it's actually easier to put a wingsuit on a rig than it is to travel with 2 rigs. Squirrel simply says 'it depends on many factors' how long your canopy lasts. So are we looking at 600-700 jumps, or over 1000+ range? Some says if you jump something which is newer than 5 years you are a test jumper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chemist 0 #4 July 28, 2015 Well the lifespan is not really a huge concern I suppose it is all relative... I guess I'm just looking for peoples reviews on it to see if the reduced lifespan is worth it If I get a 150 pilot instead I'm more likely to keep my old rig for longer for wingsuit and thus can't sell it. If I get the epicine I may be able to have a free fly and ws rig in one, being able to sell my old rig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chemist 0 #5 July 28, 2015 mattjw916Why would you want an Epicine would be my first question... because I want a cool small rig but I have to jump a bigger canopy for wingsuit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #6 July 28, 2015 small canopies are cooler than small rigs... You don't need a huge canopy for wing suiting really. One size give or take is not going to make as big of a difference as the decisions you make while under it IMO. I'd rather have a canopy with more range like a Storm than something that probably lands like a reserve and has the lifespan of the F111 canopies of yesteryear. My Sabre 1 makes an outstanding wingsuit canopy and only set me back $600. My $0.02. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #7 July 28, 2015 OK OK Chemist - I'm going to ask a question that has been bugging the bajeses out of me about the Epicine canopy. If I am being naive, please, please somebody put me in my place. [rant] I don't get it. The Epicine is a 0-3cfm 9-cell main canopy tailored to the needs of Wingsuiters. It also retails for (?) $2200. Why not call Flight Concepts, and buy a classic 9-cell canopy for $800, and if needs be, modify the slider for the appropriate openings? Are there design features so out-of-this world that it justifies an additional $1000?=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bealio 0 #8 July 28, 2015 UnstableThe Epicine is a 0-3cfm 9-cell main canopy *7-cell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #9 July 28, 2015 Quote *7-cell AH, thank you, I read that and misspoke. So, take another $100 off. =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lyosha 50 #10 July 29, 2015 Bealio***The Epicine is a 0-3cfm 9-cell main canopy *7-cell It's made from low bulk fabric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strife 0 #11 July 29, 2015 Pilot is coming out in a 7 cell soon and Atair is also doing a new wingsuit canopy Winx and will have low bulk option as well. And of course PDs is happening as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bealio 0 #12 July 31, 2015 lyosha******The Epicine is a 0-3cfm 9-cell main canopy *7-cell It's made from low bulk fabric From the squirrel website: "Porcher Sport PN9 is the highest quality low-bulk 0-3cfm material available" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lyosha 50 #13 July 31, 2015 Bealio*********The Epicine is a 0-3cfm 9-cell main canopy *7-cell It's made from low bulk fabric From the squirrel website: "Porcher Sport PN9 is the highest quality low-bulk 0-3cfm material available" Yes, low-bulk It packs ~2 sizes smaller than equivalent ZP. Meaning you don't have to have two containers if you want a much bigger canopy for wingsuiting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bealio 0 #14 July 31, 2015 Sorry, I thought you were correcting, not adding to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #15 August 3, 2015 Lifespan ? it's not even available yet is it ? geezzz smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bealio 0 #16 August 16, 2015 jumpwally Lifespan ? it's not even available yet is it ? geezzz http://squirrel.ws/order/epicene It's been available for a while now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
