jumperconway 0 #1 October 30, 2003 After weeks(monthes?) of jumping the 27-83' Xaos that Precision made me for a demo, I found out today that my new baby(27-79') left tuesday! At least I was able to jump the demo since before the TSR '03 until this one was done! I'll give an update once I recieve it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swooper120 0 #2 October 30, 2003 I jump a Xaos27 - 78, and I love it..the openings are awesome, turns are crisp, and on a rear-riser landing, seems you can swoop forever sometimes.. Previous Canopy Experience: Fury 220, Ariel 170, Sabre 135, Jedei 136, Stiletto 120, Icarus FX 93, Velocity 84..and now the Xaos Also, jumped other various canopies too..(Heatwave, Vipers, Stilettos, Jedeis, Samurais, VX) Good stuff!!! Enjoy!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #3 October 30, 2003 This will be my 4th Xaos-21-88,21-85.27-83(demo). I still own the 2-21s! The wingloading on the 27-83 wouldn't dive as hard or long as the 21-85 (with 5 more # of lead on). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #4 October 30, 2003 looking forward to hearing the review _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #5 October 30, 2003 Quotelooking forward to hearing the review ------------------------------------------ Hi Brittany Bring some lead and jump it Sunday @Waller! UPS say's tomorrow I'll have it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #6 November 3, 2003 Missed ya Brit, Awsome canopy! Real heavy silicone coat on the material(not Gelvenor). Really nice openings, much better dive than the 83'. Opens so soft that I kept thinking I must have line twists then look up and watch it snivelling! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RTB 0 #7 November 3, 2003 Quote Changed to S.African ZP. Did they change to Gelvenor fabric (SA) ? Is this just your canopy or a general change? Do you know why? I hear different things about this fabric, my canopy has it so I'm curious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #8 November 3, 2003 QuoteQuote Changed to S.African ZP. Did they change to Gelvenor fabric (SA) ? --------- This canopy is. ------- Is this just your canopy or a general change? Do you know why? -------- Can't answer this but I love it!I hear different things about this fabric, my canopy has it so I'm curious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #9 November 3, 2003 >Changed to S.African ZP. No they didn't. It's the same ZP. It may have more silicone on it but it's not the South African Fabric. It's easier to handle when it is manufactured with more silicone.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #10 November 3, 2003 Quote>Changed to S.African ZP. No they didn't. It's the same ZP. It may have more silicone on it but it's not the South African Fabric. It's easier to handle when it is manufactured with more silicone. If that's the case it's great. The demo they made a month ago was like PD slick, this is really easy to handle. I just had several people tel me it was the SA material. They jump Cobalts and a Viper. Sorry, my bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #11 November 3, 2003 It felt like Gelvenor material. It may not be but it was sticky. very nice."Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #12 November 4, 2003 Yeah, that was due to the amount of silicone used during manufacturing. I certainly appreciated it when I first recieved my Xaos. I asked Chris about it when he was out at the Byron Boogie.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedeisurf 0 #13 November 4, 2003 Would you recomend the 27 for camera flying openings ect. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #14 November 4, 2003 I've jumped 3 Xaos 27 cells. Diablopilots, my brothers, and my own. I'd wear video and stills while jumping either of those canopies. The openings on each of the canopies have all been comfortable.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #15 November 4, 2003 QuoteWould you recomend the 27 for camera flying openings ect. David --------------------- I would be totally confident on the 21 or 27 for camera. My 21-88' (2.2/1)is the absolute best opening canopy I've ever jumped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaosrules 0 #16 November 5, 2003 The Xaos is the best opening canopy i have ever jumped. I used to do camera jumping a Stiletto, and it worked all right. But the Xaos is a cameramans dream. The Xaos-21 has the slowest opening and they are onheading almost on every jump. Perfect for camera. The Xaos-27 has a little shorter snivel, but not hard in any way, and gives me a off heading opening more often (but its not a problem - just get used to it). The Xaos-27 is also a more seeking canopy and its very touchy on harness and rearrisers input during the deployment. Testjump one. Start with the Xaos-21 and move on to the Xaos-27. If you are looking for nice openings you will love the Xaos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHARKY 0 #17 November 6, 2003 I have had a 21-83' and now jump a 27-77' and both of them are absolutley superb canopies. The openings are predictable and soft and the landings are just wicked on the rear risers on my 27. Just a word of warning though on the amount of silicone applied to the 27's. A friend of mine has a 27-83 and for a number of reasons re-pack etc he had the main packed in the bag for a number of weeks. Because of the repack he decided to re-pack the main before he jumped it. "Good Call" as i doubt very much that it would have opened. When taken out of the bag the material was a solid mass and the two of us had to physically pull each part of the canopy apart including getting into the cells to peel them open, believe me they weren't just slightly stuck together they were solid. The canopy has been fine again since but it is worth checking beforehand if you find yourself in the same position.My life is in Xaos!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #18 November 6, 2003 DiverDriver jumped a velocity that had been packed up for a LOOONNNGGG time. we are talking year plus....it was literaly a brick and then some. well it opened just fine for him. there are alot of forces on that canopy when you open...I am sure it would have opened for you guys... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
