webracer 0 #1 August 28, 2003 I have tenatively bought a new VX 114, this is my first xbrace. I have a Samurai 120 in one rig and a Samurai 105 in the other (althought the VX replaced the 120). I got 4 jumps on it today, and I like everything from opening to flare. It does feel huge though. I am loading it at 1.9. My only complaint is that front riser pressure is very heavy compared to my Samurais. I am using more harness to begin my approach, finishing with a bit of front riser. Is this normal to have such heavy riser pressure? It is really heavy, like pulling down on a tandem. It feels as though I should be jumping a 100 or so, but I think I'll continue with this 114 to finish the season and demo some others to prepare for what I will buy for next season. Input is appreciated.Troy I am now free to exercise my downward mobility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christopherm 0 #2 August 28, 2003 I have just begun the transition to x-braced canopies as well and realized how much heavier the riser pressure is. I believe that is normal since the wing is more rigid but that would just be my guess.-So, how hard is the ground?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #3 August 28, 2003 well, I am glad that you like it!!! My first jump on a xbraced was a toggle popper...got out of it though...whoooo!!! Good times...good times...ahhh. the memories. Enjoy it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #4 August 28, 2003 it is normal to have the high front riser pressure on the vx..... or most other crossed braced for that matter.... you will learn to love it......... use the harness like you said.. you can get more out of it that way anyways.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #5 August 28, 2003 I can't speak for the VX, but the FX's I've jumped have been ridiculously high. The Velocity on the other hand is bliss, only time I find the pressure getting too high is after a long carving 270. I believe the XAOS also has light front riser pressure. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites twnsnd 1 #6 August 28, 2003 It's a completely different animal. And yes, a 114 vx is huge, but if you can load a wing that size high enough to make it perform you will eventually get some serious distance. -We are the Swoophaters. We have travelled back in time to hate on your swoops.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #7 August 28, 2003 Yes the riser pressure is high on both the Icarus X-bracedd canopies. The Velocity is lighter but the Xaos' are awsome. I have 3, an 85'-21,88'-21 and a brand new 83'-27. They are the best opening and have very light front riser pressure compared to the others! That 114 should feel huge in comparison to what you were jumping, I went from a 99'Xfire-1 to the 85'21. Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #8 August 28, 2003 I have to agree with Ian- My Velocity 103 loaded at 1.9 has sweet riser pressure. Love it, love it , love it!! Hey Ian- got my brand spakin' new Velocity last week!! Man that baby surfs!!! How are the 270s coming? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #9 August 28, 2003 Quotegot my brand spakin' new Velocity last week!! You little bastard!!! What size? I'm busy working on selling mine for an 84 which I've been jumping a bit. That combined with the neptune = 270 heaven Course as soon as swoop club meets then I crumble....isn't that a bitch Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #10 August 28, 2003 Quote'm busy working on selling mine for an 84 which I've been jumping a bit. That combined with the neptune = 270 heaven Huh? I fail to see how an altimeter and acanopy = a hook turn.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #11 August 28, 2003 really helps getting dialed in faster (switching from 96 to 84). Also helps when going to different dz's and the visual references change. It's just a guide, nothing more, but it makes my life easier. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
marks 0 #4 August 28, 2003 it is normal to have the high front riser pressure on the vx..... or most other crossed braced for that matter.... you will learn to love it......... use the harness like you said.. you can get more out of it that way anyways.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #5 August 28, 2003 I can't speak for the VX, but the FX's I've jumped have been ridiculously high. The Velocity on the other hand is bliss, only time I find the pressure getting too high is after a long carving 270. I believe the XAOS also has light front riser pressure. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twnsnd 1 #6 August 28, 2003 It's a completely different animal. And yes, a 114 vx is huge, but if you can load a wing that size high enough to make it perform you will eventually get some serious distance. -We are the Swoophaters. We have travelled back in time to hate on your swoops.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #7 August 28, 2003 Yes the riser pressure is high on both the Icarus X-bracedd canopies. The Velocity is lighter but the Xaos' are awsome. I have 3, an 85'-21,88'-21 and a brand new 83'-27. They are the best opening and have very light front riser pressure compared to the others! That 114 should feel huge in comparison to what you were jumping, I went from a 99'Xfire-1 to the 85'21. Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #8 August 28, 2003 I have to agree with Ian- My Velocity 103 loaded at 1.9 has sweet riser pressure. Love it, love it , love it!! Hey Ian- got my brand spakin' new Velocity last week!! Man that baby surfs!!! How are the 270s coming? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #9 August 28, 2003 Quotegot my brand spakin' new Velocity last week!! You little bastard!!! What size? I'm busy working on selling mine for an 84 which I've been jumping a bit. That combined with the neptune = 270 heaven Course as soon as swoop club meets then I crumble....isn't that a bitch Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #10 August 28, 2003 Quote'm busy working on selling mine for an 84 which I've been jumping a bit. That combined with the neptune = 270 heaven Huh? I fail to see how an altimeter and acanopy = a hook turn.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #11 August 28, 2003 really helps getting dialed in faster (switching from 96 to 84). Also helps when going to different dz's and the visual references change. It's just a guide, nothing more, but it makes my life easier. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
