skygod7777 0 #1 March 2, 2003 what's up i remember seeing this crossedbraced airlocked canopy that swanson was jumping at the nationals. but i heard he just go a new proto type. and that it was even better. any one else hear this?? later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #2 March 2, 2003 That would be Brian's latest creation, the Sensei. Crossbraced, airlocked...sounds like it's going to be a monster. Way beyond my experience level but I can't wait to see one fly. From the gossip I've heard, it not too much farther from being released. KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #3 March 2, 2003 QuoteThat would be Brian's latest creation, the Sensei. Crossbraced, airlocked...sounds like it's going to be a monster. Way beyond my experience level but I can't wait to see one fly. From the gossip I've heard, it not too much farther from being released. well, i thought the sensei was the one that he built a while ago. this may still be called the sensei, but it is a different design than the last one. i am wondering if anyone has seen the 2 in flight, and know what the differences are. either way, i'm sure it's bad ass, and i want to try it. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 March 2, 2003 Brians got the Shogun which he played around with a while ago, is that the one you are thinking of? The Sensei I was told is nearing production, its just got to recieve the Big Air tweaks to make it stand out. I want to try it too...Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #5 March 2, 2003 QuoteBrians got the Shogun which he played around with a while ago, is that the one you are thinking of? The Sensei I was told is nearing production, its just got to recieve the Big Air tweaks to make it stand out. i have no clue. i just was told by a friend of mine, that is very good friends with brian, that swanson just got a new crossed braced airlocked canopy. i think it was called the sensei, but i don't know. i remember seeing the one that swanson had at the nationals, and i'm not sure if it is the same one, or a different one. what is the shotgun?? like just airlocked, or crossedbraced also. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #6 March 2, 2003 Shogun is a 7 cell Airlocked that is similar to a Spectre. The Sensei is the crossbraced canopy. I know at WFFC Brian said he was working on some different trim and other options to see what was best so I bet there was more then one prototype out there.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #7 March 2, 2003 QuoteShogun is a 7 cell Airlocked that is similar to a Spectre. The Sensei is the crossbraced canopy. I know at WFFC Brian said he was working on some different trim and other options to see what was best so I bet there was more then one prototype out there. no, i'm defintally talking about the crossbraced one. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #8 March 4, 2003 Any word from Brian's secret workshop on the status of the New Canopy Release Date? Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #9 March 5, 2003 My understanding is that Swanson has been jumping various proto-types of the Sensei. The last I heard Brian had a vision in his sleep and decided to tweak the canopy a bit more. That was a few months ago. Ken"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #10 March 5, 2003 QuoteMy understanding is that Swanson has been jumping various proto-types of the Sensei. The last I heard Brian had a vision in his sleep and decided to tweak the canopy a bit more. That was a few months ago. i'm sure that is true. i had just heard this last one was a lot better/different than the other ones. but who knows. i just can't wait for the damn thing to come out. i really want to try it. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #11 March 5, 2003 How so is it different? Any word? Who is doing the test junping on it now? I have to say that the buzz on the new canopy is high but I am like you, I want to get my hands on one of the new ones to try when they come out! Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkeyKam 0 #12 March 6, 2003 - The Sensei is still in testing stages. - Brian Germain and Mike Swanson are THE test jumpers. - There have been 4 prototypes to date (by my count; don't quote me). Brian built a new prototype just before the Red Bull swooping thing at Z-Hills a week or two ago. - We have not published an OFFICIAL release date or even mentioned how soon it might be released, yet (stay tuned). Brian is VERY particular about releasing canopies or calling a canopy ready for production. - We are working very hard to get the Sensei ready for release and production, so bear with us. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to send them to me at andy@bigairsportz.com. Blues skies, long and safe swoops, Andy - "I drank what?" --Sophocles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #13 March 6, 2003 andy, what's up man. this is kelly, i was packing for you at rantould, remember. i read somewhere you work for big air now right. and i see that you went smaller than the 120 you had a rantoul. keep us all informed on when the sensie will be out, please!! i can't wait. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkeyKam 0 #14 March 6, 2003 Hey Kelly! Yep, flying a 105 Sam. The optimum loading for a Sam is about 1.8. My fat ass is well suited for a 105. Also yep, I'm the Marketing Director at Big Air. It's a dream job, for sure. As for the Sensei, I'll keep you all informed, believe me. I just chimed in here to stop any rumors or run away stories. Later! Andy "I drank what?" --Sophocles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #15 March 6, 2003 Quote As for the Sensei, I'll keep you all informed, believe me. I just chimed in here to stop any rumors or run away stories. well, i had heard this from adam at PIA. he said that brian had another proto type that he was jumping. and i was just wondering if anyone had heard anything about it. i'm sure that it will be bad ass. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirils 1 #16 March 6, 2003 As a former Jedei owner, I'll wait till the 14th revision before getting one."Slow down! You are too young to be moving that fast!" Old Man Crawfish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyswc 0 #17 March 7, 2003 i saw brian and swanson jumping them at the zhills swoop comp and they diddn't impress me . maybe it's because they don't have a lot of jumps on them , but they diddn't place well at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #18 March 7, 2003 Quotei saw brian and swanson jumping them at the zhills swoop comp and they diddn't impress me . maybe it's because they don't have a lot of jumps on them , but they diddn't place well at all. Hook Low , Flare late VERN vern what's up. where u jumpin at man?? u still at sda?? i will be in FL for a week over my spring break, and i may come to visit ya for a couple of days. and i hollywood told me you won your own little swoop comp between khon and some other guy. that's cool. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #19 March 7, 2003 yeah when down in z-hills at the red bull meet (qualifier I think) the sensei didnt seem to have the desired flight characteristics of a swoop machine... but what do I know... I just noticed that the velocities and fx's and vx's hell even jonny on his crossfire were getting longer swoops.... but like vern said it could jsut be from lack of time under the canopy and learning the points where to push it to get the performance.. anyways thats my 2 cents.. -yoshi kelly gonna be at safety day tomarrow??? see you there._________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapper4mpi 0 #20 March 7, 2003 Let me put some facts out there for you all. Mike Swanson has been jumping two Big Air Sports Airlocked/crossbraced prototypes (yellowish colors) for a while now, he put about 1,000 jumps on both. They were both very stable and excellent canopies. Brian wanted to tweak the design, so he produced two more prototypes (blue colors) which Mike has not been jumping more than a month. The design and wing shape of these canopies is like nothing you have ever seen before, believe me, I looked at them up close. Brian is still working on tweaking the design. He has an amazing work ethic and just talking with him and listening to his knowledge of aerodynamics, wing shape etc... is enough to make anyone want to buy a canopy from him, IF it is right for you. I know nothing about release dates. However, Mike has been in the sport since age 16 (15 years) and has many, many jumps. Most importantly, he is the first to say if a design in flawed or unsafe. The perfect test jumper! All I can say is stay tuned to bigairsportz.com to hear more about the canopies. -Rap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #21 March 7, 2003 Quoteyeah when down in z-hills at the red bull meet (qualifier I think) the sensei didnt seem to have the desired flight characteristics of a swoop machine... well, as it has been said, i guess they don't have too many jumps under them, but swanson got like third in a swoop comp a while back. like some swoop comp on a beach, maybe in brazil, or venezuela or somthing like that. so, it can't be that bad of a canopy later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #22 March 8, 2003 Anyone have pictures of these canopies? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #23 March 8, 2003 There are a few pictures on the BigAir page in the pictures section, towards the bottom. Those are the only ones I have seen but I am sure there are some more around! http://www.bigairsportz.com/photos.htm Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyswc 0 #24 March 8, 2003 what up kelly , i'm up in z-hills now staying with jonny . I'll be here untill I go back to richmond. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #25 March 9, 2003 btw when are you comming back home... we miss you up here...there is no one to laugh at other than kelly now... :):) -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
