brettpobastad 0 #26 March 1, 2003 Jump Shack Racer ....I thought everyone new that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptwob231 0 #27 March 2, 2003 Do your homework...research your choices...get a good sizing (preferably from the manufacturer themself if you live near them)...and then make your decision...if you get a custom fit rig, something tells me you wont be disappointed. How else could everyone be so happy with their own brand x but not like their friends brand y quite as much??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #28 March 2, 2003 I have jumped: military surplus sh**t. military issue sh**t, Six Pack, Eze-Flyer, Style Master, Bullet, Racer, 1985-vintage Mirage, Vector I Tandem, Strong Tandem (all versions), Vector II Tandem, Racer Tandem, Vector II, Sidewinder, Javelin, original Talon, '94 Talon, Talon 2, etc. but if I had the money tomorrow, I would buy a Wings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyguy 0 #29 March 3, 2003 Infinity. Hands down. ---------------------------- bzzzz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #30 March 3, 2003 Quick! Everybody post what you jump, tell everyone it's the 'best', without ever trying anything else! _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #31 March 3, 2003 I've jumped a Vector2, Javelin, Mirage, and a Wings. Of those 4 i would say my fave was the Mirage. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #32 March 3, 2003 I knew that!!L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathtrap 0 #33 March 4, 2003 My rig is so damn secure and safe that I don't even feel bad about skydiving drunk anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canopywhore 0 #34 March 4, 2003 I wouldn't trade my javelin Odyssey for any of the above. I don't know the pricing for the Wings but I'm sure it can't be that much different. It was definately worth every penny to have a rig that fits, works, and looks perfect. I should confess I haven't tried a Mirage, but I don't plan on doing so anytime soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #35 March 4, 2003 Base price on a Jav is about the price of a fully decked out Wings. (Minus the tyedye options)Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #36 May 27, 2003 a friend of mine ince stuffed a canopy into a brown paper bag and held it in his arms. He just let go of it and it opened. B Cole D41 Canada Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyeuphoria 0 #37 May 27, 2003 Wings is by far my fav choice loved em so much i turned down sponsorship from another comapny just to jump em, build quality and performanceGrant a.k.a "The Wookster" Euphoria freefly http://www.freeflyeuphoria.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SanDiegoRW 0 #38 May 27, 2003 Yes, Wings! -Kenny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0013 0 #39 May 27, 2003 Quote Quote Atom Legend!You know they make gear outside the States too, don't you? I second that. 3rd -------- www.youtube.com/l0013 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #40 May 28, 2003 This is very US centric. There are a few manufacturers outside the US who manufacture very good rigs at a lower price. If you live "down under" you need to look at locally produced Talons (FS & "3") - they are very good rigs at a much better price (at least down here) then US produced rigs with only a few weeks delivery time. Same can probably be said for European rigs.--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #41 May 28, 2003 Look guys, this puppy can be broken down into several polls: -What is your first choice for an affordable rig? - First choice for Practical Rig - first choice for Customer Service - First Choice for Design and comfort and - first choice for Performance-oriented rig Seems that we are getting into an Apple-Orange kinda thing there. For myself, for what i want to be doing, for my jumping style, and for my budget, the best container for myself i believe is a Dolphin (with all the current mods). I know how the Sunrise rigging customer service is A++, but after working on a personal level with Mike Furry on updating my container, My business belongs to Altico. You forgot Dolphin in your Survey. sds=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
effinjump 0 #42 May 28, 2003 MIRAGE best built. best resale. best service and support. best sewers in the industry. the mercedes-benz of skydiving harness/container systems. full-time R&D staff. all modern containers pass FAA standards, but very few surpass those standards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #43 May 29, 2003 Talon fs , Mirage , Javelin Odyssey any order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #44 May 29, 2003 Quote This is very US centric. Well they ARE trying to take over the world! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pawl 0 #45 October 13, 2003 QuoteI've jumper the Mirage, Jav, Vortex, Stunts, Reflex, Dolphin and Vector III. . The VectorIII is awesome, with excellent construction and comfort. nuff said... I couldn't agree more I have just bought myself a Vortex after almost 2 years of trying to decide. And am totally happy with my choice"Africa is not for sissies" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pilotdave 0 #46 October 13, 2003 I took a look at votexes last weekend. Tried to demo one but there wasn't one my size (that would hold something as big as a 135 Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiverRick 0 #47 October 13, 2003 QuoteMirage in the lead. Did you say best or most expensive? Mirage is both IMO. never pull low......unless you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #48 October 13, 2003 Did you forget Dolphin or did you just concluded that there was no point as they blatantly wouldn't win? (sorry dolphin lovers, you might love em... but "best" rig??) MY VOTE IS WINGS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyhilo2 0 #49 October 13, 2003 I have owned Reflex,Jav, Vectors, and just purchased a Wings container to go with my Birdman suit. The people at Sunrise Rigging especially Paige could not have been more helpful. I received my Wings container and there were a few problems that were no fault of the manufacture so I sent it back They not only resized the container for me but packed my reserve and my main and shipped it next day mail all that at no charge. You can not beat that kind of customer service I will be a wings user from now on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bch7773 0 #50 October 14, 2003 QuoteQuick! Everybody post what you jump, tell everyone it's the 'best', without ever trying anything else! actually I was thinking the same thing. This poll could be titled, "what container do YOU have?", and we would get about the same results. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 2 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
pilotdave 0 #46 October 13, 2003 I took a look at votexes last weekend. Tried to demo one but there wasn't one my size (that would hold something as big as a 135 Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiverRick 0 #47 October 13, 2003 QuoteMirage in the lead. Did you say best or most expensive? Mirage is both IMO. never pull low......unless you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #48 October 13, 2003 Did you forget Dolphin or did you just concluded that there was no point as they blatantly wouldn't win? (sorry dolphin lovers, you might love em... but "best" rig??) MY VOTE IS WINGS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhilo2 0 #49 October 13, 2003 I have owned Reflex,Jav, Vectors, and just purchased a Wings container to go with my Birdman suit. The people at Sunrise Rigging especially Paige could not have been more helpful. I received my Wings container and there were a few problems that were no fault of the manufacture so I sent it back They not only resized the container for me but packed my reserve and my main and shipped it next day mail all that at no charge. You can not beat that kind of customer service I will be a wings user from now on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #50 October 14, 2003 QuoteQuick! Everybody post what you jump, tell everyone it's the 'best', without ever trying anything else! actually I was thinking the same thing. This poll could be titled, "what container do YOU have?", and we would get about the same results. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
