Where are all the lightnings?

[dragon2 2]

That's what I said, F111/ZP/hybrid. Never heard the term 'PS' before?!? Nor the term 'demo Lightning'.

Of course you can do CRW with all F111 Lightnings, some of the bigger ones that we have are F111 and they get used regularly. The L143 comes only in hybrid or ZP and the smaller canopies are ZP only. So any L126/L113 is ZP.
The (extra) reinforcement is a separate option AFAIK.

ciel bleu,
Saskia

[chuckbrown 0]

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Never heard the term 'PS' before?!?

I think the term PS is part of the serial number for either all ZP or all F111 Lightnings. Whenever a Lightning goes up for sale, Dogs will run the serial number through PD to find out what type of canopy it is.

[kleggo 145]

there is at least one for sale in the DZ.com classifieds section.
search under "CReW rig ".

be safe

kleggo

[anacrew2006 0]

Hey there,

Are you still selling your 160? if so, you have a buyer.

Pls let me know.

[peckerhead 0]

I know this is an old thread but I have a 143 Lightning listed in the classifieds under complete systems.

You can also see pictures and get more info at this link:

http://www.magicarpets.com/gearforsale.html

[peckerhead 0]

Never mind.....it sold.

Wow! that was fast.

[BillyVance 34]

Those 143's usually sell on the first day offered up.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[anacrew2006 0]

I saw a clasiffied at www.dropzone.com from crew dog in Canada, selling two 143 for 1,000 us$. Are you selling your lightning 160??? How much will you ask for ?? I have a peer who is interested in getting a 160 lightning.

[parachutist 2]

Hi Ana,

I've been scouting for a 160 in good shape, with the correct line set, ... I finally just decided to go ahead & order a new one. With prices that people have been asking for used 160's, it's actually not much more to buy new, & then get whatever color scheme you like. Good luck to your peer whatever he decides :)

Chris

[DougH 270]

A quick newb question. Do CReW canopies pack larger then their other skydiving counter parts? I guess it depends on the extras that they are equiped with.

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
=P

[dragon2 2]

They pack 1 or 2 sizes larger, yeah.

ciel bleu,
Saskia

[stratman05 0]

if you don't use a bag, they back almost as big as you want.

I packed mine in the rig I started jumping with. It held a PD 190 in it. I jump a 126 lightning and it fit (expanded) no problem.

[DougH 270]

Well my rig barely fits my 168, when packed real tight into the DBag.

I would definetly have to find an older container that was much bigger, because I think it would be pretty stupid for me to step down two sizes from the 168!!!



Thanks for the responses.

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
=P

[anacrew2006 0]

Hi there,

Thanks a lot for your good and wise advise. Will take that into consideration. Good luck with your 160 and Happy Holidays.

[parachutist 2]

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Well my rig barely fits my 168, when packed real tight into the DBag.

CReW canopies are bulkier than a typical freefall canopy, but the CReW canopies don't need to be completely inside the container when you're finished packing. If you're going out for freefall then it matters to have your rig nicely sealed to prevent accidental deployment. If you're deploying right out the door like we do for CReW though, you can have parts of canopy sticking out of corners and you can fit a 160 Lightning into your container by simply using a longer closing loop (I've seen some 6"+ long). You just need to make sure the container won't open in the plane (or outside the door) and make sure the bridle is tucked out of the way so it doesn't catch on things in the plane.

In other words, you can use the same rig. Just have fun messing with the folks who ask "Are you going skydiving with that rig!?!?!"

[dragon2 2]

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Just have fun messing with the folks who ask "Are you going skydiving with that rig!?!?!"

You can always tell the newbies

"But, but, but, I told her her riser covers aren't closed and she just shrugged?!?!? "

ciel bleu,
Saskia

[selbbub78 0]

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In other words, you can use the same rig. Just have fun messing with the folks who ask "Are you going skydiving with that rig!?!?!"

It's a lot of fun freaking out those freefallers!!! Just enjoy doing that with fabric hanging out all over the place!!!

CReW Skies,
bubbles

"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone
"The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote)
"The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM

[anacrew2006 0]

Hey Crew dogs,

anybody selling a 143 crew canopy ???

[bodypilot90 0]

i got a 176 I am selling

[elizfowler 0]

On the CRW Dog email list there is /was a FL CRW Dog selling a new one in the bag from PD 143 just recently.

Why don't you send a note to the moderator of this forum (Wendy) and have her share your post with the email list /group?

They go very quickly most of the time but I think he may still have it.

[BillyVance 34]

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They go very quickly most of the time but I think he may still have it.

The 143 size is about the most popular and in-demand of the Lightnings. She's right, they're usually sold within minutes or hours after being posted to the crwdogs list.

Oh I just found the email from the guy selling his 143 and will PM it... Good luck!

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[GordonH 0]

On behalf of others, I'm looking for two Lightnings - a 143 AND a 176. Any currently for sale please PM with details.

Blue skies!
Gordon
Beware of advice from those with more posts than jumps ;-)

[DougH 270]

What is this email list every one is talking about? Is it top secret? I want to keep my eyes open for any 126's that go up for sale.

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
=P

[BillyVance 34]

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What is this email list every one is talking about? Is it top secret? I want to keep my eyes open for any 126's that go up for sale.

Wendy Faulkner hosts that list. Ask her.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[faulknerwn 38]

At groups.google.com - login and search for crwdogs

You can join it yourself now :-)