WrongWay 0 #1 April 7, 2004 Yes, I can spell Cypres. I know since the release of the Cypres 2, this has become much less of an issue, but for those who were swooping ponds before this or don't have one (Cypres2), do you jump a Cypres anyway, accepting the risk of losing it in a chow, or do you go without one because of that same reason? I like to have fun with my canopy as much as the next guy, but my piloting is nowhere near swooping the pond, so this is strictly out of curiosity. Thanks! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #2 April 7, 2004 For me, taking the cypres out of my container makes the most sense. I have an original cypres, so if I am swooping a pond, I am only doing a solo hop & pop, so the need for a cyrpes in my honest opinion is neglible. I will take it out of my container for swooping the pond, and put it back in when I am done/dry. Once my cypres outlives itself, iw ill replace it with a Cypres 2 and not change it out, but until then, I will try whenever possible to take it out before going over water. -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #3 April 7, 2004 I have swooped many a pond with my CYPRES still in with no ill effects. I got caught with an out-of-date reserve in my "pond" rig at PSN 2001 (my fault for not checking the date on my card), so I had to jump my primary rig. I just turned the CYPRES off and hoped for the best. The rig was soaked twice and after the meet when I fired my reserve on the ground to dry it, I pulled the CYPRES out and checked it. It was barely moist, so I dried it off and did a functions check; no problem. Would I recommend that all the time? No, but I competed in two "water" meets with that rig and never had a problem; your milage may vary. I do not have a CYPRES in my pond/birdman rig and that does not bother me at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #4 April 7, 2004 i take my cypres out when i swoop a pond. i have been wet in a pond before with my cypres in (rantoul the first year, about 7 am) and i pulled my cypres out as soon as i was out of the water, and it was wet inside, not really too wet, but there was water in there. i gave it to ssk since they were there, they sent it to germany, and nothing was wrong with it. but i still take it out just because i paid good money for it, and would like for it to work. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 April 7, 2004 If I could add an option to your poll it would be, "Yes, but not on my "pond" rig."---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #6 April 7, 2004 QuoteIf I could add an option to your poll it would be, "Yes, but not on my "pond" rig." Aha, I didn't even think of that, I only have one rig. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 April 7, 2004 QuoteAha, I didn't even think of that, I only have one rig. What another?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #8 April 7, 2004 Yup just bought a brand new Cypres2 for my new rig. With my new Samurai I plan on venturing down the hill to Andy's Pond at Kapowsin... that should make for some BIG SPLASHES once the water is warm enough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #9 April 7, 2004 I have a cypress in my rig.. I swoop the hell out of the pond at the wffc. Never gotten the rig wet with an exception being the BOC. I even landed in the water once a few feet short of the sand, but standing up.. The water was barely at the bottom of my rig.. Kited the canopy out as it never got wet. I guess I'm just willing to take the chance. I can tell before I am actually over the pond if I will make it based on the energy and speed I am carrying. Usually if I have any doubt I cut a corner or stay near the edge and carve out. There may come a day however where I dunk my ass in the middle. But I doubt it. Will be putting together a second rig this year with my racer and no cypress. Then I can get wet and not care.. Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #10 April 7, 2004 QuoteYup just bought a brand new Cypres2 for my new rig. With my new Samurai I plan on venturing down the hill to Andy's Pond at Kapowsin... that should make for some BIG SPLASHES once the water is warm enoughCome on, Jeannie, it's already warm enough. I'll see ya out there with the video..... and wear your new V-Max suit. (shameless promo plug there) .....John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #11 April 7, 2004 Why? Do you guys make mistakes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #12 April 7, 2004 QuoteYup just bought a brand new Cypres2 for my new rig. With my new Samurai I plan on venturing down the hill to Andy's Pond at Kapowsin... that should make for some BIG SPLASHES once the water is warm enough You're probably joking about the pond swooping, but when a Cypres 2 gets wet you have to open the container, and change the waterproof filter to make it usable again.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #13 April 7, 2004 JP...I am not PLANNING on making BIG splashes....but I bet they are gonna happen anyway.....SOOOOO if I get the thing wet.. It will be opened.. dried out.. and repacked..why do I think this might be an expensive summer for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gkc1436 3 #14 April 8, 2004 as a ranch hand would say.... GO BIG OR GO HOME!!!!!! ive been swooping the pond at the ranch since it was built.... i only take the cypres out during comp's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base698 19 #15 April 9, 2004 QuoteJP...I am not PLANNING on making BIG splashes....but I bet they are gonna happen anyway.....SOOOOO if I get the thing wet.. It will be opened.. dried out.. and repacked..why do I think this might be an expensive summer for me Noone plans on it, but when you are on a load with 4 of the best swoopers in the world and everyone gets wet you realize its inevitable. It's certainly part of getting better. I just took my cypres out. I'm thankful I'm a rigger as that will certainly aid the taking out/putting in costs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #16 April 10, 2004 I just got a "Swoopable canopy and It'll be awhile before ponds but, both of my rigs (cRW & CCobalt) have Cypres & Cypres2_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
