masterrigger1 2 #1 February 27, 2006 For you guys out there now using Technora: 1. Do you feel that the benefits are worth the added costs and will you continue to purchase them based on your limited experience? 2.For the guys using my stuff, how much speed did you pick up. 3. How much distance did you gain on the average? There has never really been a discussion talking about true numbers here. I want to compare the "field" data with my numbers here. Thanks, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service "The Icarus Service Center"Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jayhfx 0 #2 February 27, 2006 sounds hot. What are the benefits of using Technora that you have found so far? jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #3 February 27, 2006 Quote sounds hot. What are the benefits of using Technora that you have found so far? An average of about 8-11 mph, 60-80 feet added distance, and longer line life IF they have a UV coating on them. Results may vary!!!!MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frost 1 #4 February 27, 2006 Mark, hopefully the weather will be better around my parts and I will get to jump my new lines this weekend and let you know what i thought They sure do look pretty, i can tell you that much right now! SoFPiDaRF - School of Fast Progress in Downsizing and Radical Flying. Because nobody knows your skills better than you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #5 February 27, 2006 I couldn't tell you speed difference. but there is noticeable speed difference. and for distance, 80 to 100 ft more distance, right from the first jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Spizzzarko 0 #6 February 27, 2006 Hey Mel, I got 5 jumps on it on Sunday. The openings were much better than my old set. I will reline with you again once these wear out. There's a couple of other dudes out here who were very interested. I told them, when they are ready to come and see me, and for a price I would give them your number. Just kidding. Ryan and I really enjoyed the lines. His FX is a totally different canopy now. It looks much flatter, and his swoops were much farther. I couldn't really get a good look at the top skin for you, as we were both landing on different parts of the landing area. I will keep it in mind though. It was a little windy, but I was still getting some good distances. The biggest thing I noticed, was the last jump of the day. I did a superman, and was able to stay in the position much longer than before with the old lines. I also noticed that I was getting a better shut down out of the canopy, too. All in all I think the cost is a non factor, but from the limited number of jumps I have on it, I will continue to use these lines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites superstu 0 #7 February 27, 2006 hey mel, are you experimenting with different trims as well? or have you already changed the trims on vx or velo or xaos's to help make the canopy fly better with the new lines? i have very little experience with HMA and no experience with yours so i can't give an opinion unfortunetly. they do look pretty thoughSlip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #8 February 27, 2006 Quotehey mel, are you experimenting with different trims as well? or have you already changed the trims on vx or velo or xaos's to help make the canopy fly better with the new lines? i have very little experience with HMA and no experience with yours so i can't give an opinion unfortunetly. they do look pretty though yes. I have tried out a few on the vx for him... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrigger1 2 #9 February 27, 2006 Stu, Yes, we (Joe bennett and myself) have tried some different trims among other things. Things tried: Velo- added some line length 5cm,7cm, and 18 cm - different Brake settings - slider sizes VX - Added line length 7cm, 12cm,and 18cm - different trim FX- same as VX The Velo seems to like the stock length and 5cm added length better than anything longer than 5cm. Brake settings were covered in another thread. We have had a couple of users want smaller sliders installed as the HMA makes the openings longer. We worked on that last week. VX- We have come up with a new trim that I have sent to Jyro in NZ to check out. I have one canopy here with it and it screams. There is another with the same trim in the Atlanta area. Ryan Clough is currently jumping it. I will not install this trim on other canopies until further testing is complete. The VX and the FX do fly better with some added length though. IMHO 12cm is the ticket. MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites superstu 0 #10 February 27, 2006 Hey mel, very interesting stuff, very cool. have you done anything with the JVX's with your lines or trims? also, tell joe i have some "special" video of him from colorado and that if he wants a copy of the video to send me an email or PM.Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrigger1 2 #11 February 27, 2006 The heck with Joe... I wanta copy! MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Spizzzarko 0 #12 February 27, 2006 Poor Joe... He was having a bad day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #13 February 28, 2006 Quotehave you done anything with the JVX's with your lines or trims? it is perfect, why would you do that?... I changed my brake eylet setting on the jvx this weekend, to change the opening a bit. but that is it. I was considering bringing the "d" cascade out about a centimeter or two also. but haven't done that one yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites superstu 0 #14 February 28, 2006 Quoteit is perfect, why would you do that?... definitely not perfect, but much better than the standard VX. got to always look for something better, if not, our sport will get stail. and it looks like you're doing that with the changes you've made, so that's good. you still have your 87? did you end up ordering a 2.0?Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #15 February 28, 2006 Quoteyou still have your 87? did you end up ordering a 2.0? yup, still got the 87. I cant afford a 2.0 just yet so I dont have one. but the JVX is very sensitive to minor changes in the lines, from what I have found so far. and MEL. 1 1/4 inch did the trick on the brake setting. put it at just shy of 186 cm and it is much better. I also changed where I was measuring from which made the change slightly more than I had originally expected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RMURRAY 1 #16 February 28, 2006 QuoteFor you guys out there now using Technora: 1. Do you feel that the benefits are worth the added costs and will you continue to purchase them based on your limited experience? 2.For the guys using my stuff, how much speed did you pick up. 3. How much distance did you gain on the average? There has never really been a discussion talking about true numbers here. I want to compare the "field" data with my numbers here. Thanks, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service "The Icarus Service Center" I got your cascaded (UV protected) HMA mainly to get rid of Vectran completely. I got Dacron LCLs so can have peace of mind. The extra speed is very noticable. rm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites proswooper 2 #17 February 28, 2006 Hi Mel HAve you had many tension knots? I know the newer UV coated lines tend to be a little sticky. that coupled with the realy thin lines made me wonder. I have heard nothing but really positive feed back from your work and Joes. I look forward to recieving some sliders from you both. Kind regards Paul Rossouw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrigger1 2 #18 February 28, 2006 Paul, Tension knots have not been reported as being a problem. I have not had a single report to that effect. I am sure someone somewhere as had one though. As line gets smaller and becomes more like string, the probablity of tension knots grows greatly. Actually, the actions of properly hooking up the RDS has been less of a problem that I thought would be the case. I know of two incidents only. The tackiness of the UV coating goes away in 30-50 jumps usually. MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #19 March 1, 2006 QuotePoor Joe... He was having a bad day. Don't fuck with grown-ups! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Spizzzarko 0 #20 March 1, 2006 Don't you mean old men? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites golowjoe 0 #21 March 1, 2006 Thanks for watching my back their Chuck . Looking forward to seeing you both in a couple of weeks . And I'll have your rings with me . Time for a cocktilio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites superstu 0 #22 March 1, 2006 hey joe, did mel show you the video? Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites golowjoe 0 #23 March 1, 2006 no but I've seen it from a couple of angles if you know what I mean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Spizzzarko 0 #24 March 1, 2006 Joe, Thanks to you and Mel again for the work on the lines. We are enjoying them. Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrigger1 2 #25 March 1, 2006 Hey, Why aren't you working at the lake like you are supposed to be!! Get back to work like the rest of us! MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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. 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Spizzzarko 0 #6 February 27, 2006 Hey Mel, I got 5 jumps on it on Sunday. The openings were much better than my old set. I will reline with you again once these wear out. There's a couple of other dudes out here who were very interested. I told them, when they are ready to come and see me, and for a price I would give them your number. Just kidding. Ryan and I really enjoyed the lines. His FX is a totally different canopy now. It looks much flatter, and his swoops were much farther. I couldn't really get a good look at the top skin for you, as we were both landing on different parts of the landing area. I will keep it in mind though. It was a little windy, but I was still getting some good distances. The biggest thing I noticed, was the last jump of the day. I did a superman, and was able to stay in the position much longer than before with the old lines. I also noticed that I was getting a better shut down out of the canopy, too. All in all I think the cost is a non factor, but from the limited number of jumps I have on it, I will continue to use these lines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #7 February 27, 2006 hey mel, are you experimenting with different trims as well? or have you already changed the trims on vx or velo or xaos's to help make the canopy fly better with the new lines? i have very little experience with HMA and no experience with yours so i can't give an opinion unfortunetly. they do look pretty thoughSlip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #8 February 27, 2006 Quotehey mel, are you experimenting with different trims as well? or have you already changed the trims on vx or velo or xaos's to help make the canopy fly better with the new lines? i have very little experience with HMA and no experience with yours so i can't give an opinion unfortunetly. they do look pretty though yes. I have tried out a few on the vx for him... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #9 February 27, 2006 Stu, Yes, we (Joe bennett and myself) have tried some different trims among other things. Things tried: Velo- added some line length 5cm,7cm, and 18 cm - different Brake settings - slider sizes VX - Added line length 7cm, 12cm,and 18cm - different trim FX- same as VX The Velo seems to like the stock length and 5cm added length better than anything longer than 5cm. Brake settings were covered in another thread. We have had a couple of users want smaller sliders installed as the HMA makes the openings longer. We worked on that last week. VX- We have come up with a new trim that I have sent to Jyro in NZ to check out. I have one canopy here with it and it screams. There is another with the same trim in the Atlanta area. Ryan Clough is currently jumping it. I will not install this trim on other canopies until further testing is complete. The VX and the FX do fly better with some added length though. IMHO 12cm is the ticket. MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #10 February 27, 2006 Hey mel, very interesting stuff, very cool. have you done anything with the JVX's with your lines or trims? also, tell joe i have some "special" video of him from colorado and that if he wants a copy of the video to send me an email or PM.Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #11 February 27, 2006 The heck with Joe... I wanta copy! MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #12 February 27, 2006 Poor Joe... He was having a bad day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #13 February 28, 2006 Quotehave you done anything with the JVX's with your lines or trims? it is perfect, why would you do that?... I changed my brake eylet setting on the jvx this weekend, to change the opening a bit. but that is it. I was considering bringing the "d" cascade out about a centimeter or two also. but haven't done that one yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #14 February 28, 2006 Quoteit is perfect, why would you do that?... definitely not perfect, but much better than the standard VX. got to always look for something better, if not, our sport will get stail. and it looks like you're doing that with the changes you've made, so that's good. you still have your 87? did you end up ordering a 2.0?Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #15 February 28, 2006 Quoteyou still have your 87? did you end up ordering a 2.0? yup, still got the 87. I cant afford a 2.0 just yet so I dont have one. but the JVX is very sensitive to minor changes in the lines, from what I have found so far. and MEL. 1 1/4 inch did the trick on the brake setting. put it at just shy of 186 cm and it is much better. I also changed where I was measuring from which made the change slightly more than I had originally expected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #16 February 28, 2006 QuoteFor you guys out there now using Technora: 1. Do you feel that the benefits are worth the added costs and will you continue to purchase them based on your limited experience? 2.For the guys using my stuff, how much speed did you pick up. 3. How much distance did you gain on the average? There has never really been a discussion talking about true numbers here. I want to compare the "field" data with my numbers here. Thanks, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service "The Icarus Service Center" I got your cascaded (UV protected) HMA mainly to get rid of Vectran completely. I got Dacron LCLs so can have peace of mind. The extra speed is very noticable. rm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proswooper 2 #17 February 28, 2006 Hi Mel HAve you had many tension knots? I know the newer UV coated lines tend to be a little sticky. that coupled with the realy thin lines made me wonder. I have heard nothing but really positive feed back from your work and Joes. I look forward to recieving some sliders from you both. Kind regards Paul Rossouw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #18 February 28, 2006 Paul, Tension knots have not been reported as being a problem. I have not had a single report to that effect. I am sure someone somewhere as had one though. As line gets smaller and becomes more like string, the probablity of tension knots grows greatly. Actually, the actions of properly hooking up the RDS has been less of a problem that I thought would be the case. I know of two incidents only. The tackiness of the UV coating goes away in 30-50 jumps usually. MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #19 March 1, 2006 QuotePoor Joe... He was having a bad day. Don't fuck with grown-ups! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #20 March 1, 2006 Don't you mean old men? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
golowjoe 0 #21 March 1, 2006 Thanks for watching my back their Chuck . Looking forward to seeing you both in a couple of weeks . And I'll have your rings with me . Time for a cocktilio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #22 March 1, 2006 hey joe, did mel show you the video? Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
golowjoe 0 #23 March 1, 2006 no but I've seen it from a couple of angles if you know what I mean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #24 March 1, 2006 Joe, Thanks to you and Mel again for the work on the lines. We are enjoying them. Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #25 March 1, 2006 Hey, Why aren't you working at the lake like you are supposed to be!! Get back to work like the rest of us! MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
