Fire 2

So, how does Fire 2 differ from the previous model:

 

1. Harness system.

The place, where modern types of parachuting evolved during the 15 years, that have passed since the creation of Fire, has given us new challenges and forced us to completely change the concept ща еру рфктуыы. The initial goal was to create a harness system, that is as flexible and mobile as possible, not constraining any movements. Now, when the rigs are becoming smaller and smaller, the spread of angle dive, speed dive, high speeds and tight suits - the concept has changed. And the accents shifted to the harness, which would firmly fix the rig on the body, preventing it from shifting and shifting the harness, at any speed, and in any position.

To solve this problem, the Fire 2 harness system has been almost completely redesigned. The angle of the Yoke is reduced, and the Yoke cut is reduced. This made it possible to firmly fix the upper part of the harness system on a parachutist. The laterals has additional inserts and is rigidly fixed in the main lift web. This fixes the lower part of the rig in its place.

Testing in on a super-duper hardcore skydivers showed the correctness of our solutions in terms of convenience, and the test drops of a dummy weighing 180 kg confirmed the strength of the harness system.

 

2. Container of the main parachute.

When creating Fire, much attention was paid to external aesthetics. Smooth surfaces, flatness, etc. This was solved by a multi-layer construction, linings of additional materials, etc. This increased the size and weight of the rig. The weight of Fire rig became the talk of the town, and prevented athletes from achieving high results  Therefore, we changed the design of the main parachute container, simplifying and easing it as much as possible. Due to this we won in volume (Fire 2 in the same sizes of canopies is 1.5 cm less), and weight (Fire 2 weighs 100 grams less).

 

3. The design of the central panel.

New design has no strips. Due to this, your space for self-expression is not limited - thermal printing, embroidery and other elements can occupy the entire available surface. For student systems, there is a large transparent pocket in which it is convenient to insert a photo of the canopy - which greatly facilitates the work of instructors.

 

4. Riser covers.

For 15 years and more than 3,000 produced rigs, we have received less then 15 appeals about the riser covers. This is an incredibly excellent result, even by the standards of the global industry.

But. In addition to the reliability of fixation, modern parachuting provides very large requirements for the symmetry of opening of the riser covers. In 2004, only few instructors jumped cross-braced canopies on regular DZ. And packing of them makes packers shock and tremor. In 2019 - you will see them everywere, if not to Leia, then to Valkyrie, or GFX and so on. Asymmetrical opening of riser covers on such canopies guaranteed a linetwist, and often - cutaway after that. Hardcore swoopers, who jumps hop and pop, fundamentally solve this problem - not using riser covers at all. And for all other disciplines - we have developed a magnetic riser covers. Which not only securely fix the riser cover, but always open with exact same force.

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