Sebazz1 2 #1 March 13, 2008 I have a Wings EXT that was sized for my Xaos 98. It fits snugly but without too much effort in the d-bag. At the time I bought the rig I was jumping like a mofo and super current but as life moves on I jump less n less and only on special occasions. Mostly doing ways with buddies at boogies. I have been pondering replacing the Xaos 98 with something a little bigger, a little more docile and not x-braced. I think a Katana might be just the right canopy, maybe a 120-135. Any advice on what to replace the Xaos with and what size? Am I kidding myself? Once you go xbraced you'll never go back? Don't get me wrong I love my Xaos and it's replaced my old Stiletto's as my favorite all time canopy but I think it's time to slow down. Thanks for any ideas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 March 13, 2008 What was the exact size of Wings EXT they built for you? That is going to decide how large you can go.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #3 March 13, 2008 Good question, when I get home this evening I will pull out the invoice. What would be an equal size for non x-braced canopy vs. a 98 Xaos for pack size? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsampson 0 #4 March 13, 2008 I haven't jumped in nearly two years. The first year was due to a non-skydiving injury (broke my coccyx and L1 snowboarding). The second has been because I had just bought a new rig that doesn't have room for me to put a bigger main into so that I can upsize after having become so uncurrent. It will be a long time before I can jump my Pilot 150 again (jumping often enough to justify that size will be tough with my two rugrats), and the rig won't hold anything bigger, but I can't tolerate the idea of selling it after only jumping it @30 times before I busted myself. What's a girl to do?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #5 March 13, 2008 We've gone back to rounds on ChromeDome. Weather has been a bit iffy and we want to start making money on our planet. I recommend you get a round canopy, Sebazz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #6 March 13, 2008 Chromey your words of advice are golden... upsizing to a T1 135 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #7 March 13, 2008 I recommend the BRS Sport 6. It is new. It corners like it's on rails. http://www.brsparachutes.com/BRS+Products/Models/Sport+Aircraft/default.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #8 March 15, 2008 QuoteAny advice on what to replace the Xaos with and what size? If what you're asking is what size a conventional 9 cell will fit in a container that will hold a Xaos 27 98, a 120 will fit easily, and a 135 would squeeze in tight. You could always just keep the 98 and fly more conservatively too... Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
