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Having had a rocky beginning at the start of my relationship with a NEOS109, I am now ready to give the vows….. Having received the canopy, I did suffer some cracking opening-explosions with corresponding visuals (STARS everywhere….), however I loved the flight characteristics so much, that I tried different packing methods to avoid the opening shock. Having done some 60-70 odd jumps on this wing, I am now fairly confident, that figured- out the important tricks and constant soft, on-heading openings over the last 30 jumps or so, seem to proof me right. 1) Very important, when packing the canopy, try to fold the Slider-triangle more on the canopy tail-end of the pack-job, not towards the nose section. My theory is, that the big slider burbles the nose section of the canopy when it opens, thereby provoking a sudden inflation, when the slider moves down. 2) Very, very important is to close the top-sheet of the canopy over the slider grommets!!! If you can see any metal or indeed a small piece of slider-fabric when placing the canopy into the d-bag, your in for a knock out opening!!! Also, close the top-sheet with at least four twists over the slider grommets, the better you close the top sheet, the less likely you’ll have a hard opening. Paying attention to these two points helped me to finally be a fully-satisfied NEOS-flyer!

I know that the manufacturer has re-sized the slider a couple of years ago in order to prevent those opening-bombs (the slider is HUGE). Judging from all the comments though, it didn't seem provide a "fool-proove" solution! Is that also the reason why that canopy is not promoted by Icarus more laudly ?? But then again, why would a manufacturer want a "semi-faulty" canopy in thier product line. I am sure that Icarus is convinced that this wing works perfectly, otherwise it'll be reckless on their part. Would be nice to hear an Icarus statement about this whole thing......

Thanky very much for the time, effort and the expertly advice! I'll enter investigation mode....

just to proove a point, nothin wrong with the openings here

Right then my dear NorthCal Skydive buddies; I need you expertly advice! If you were to skydive in Lodi during daytime and then go and fly the iFlySF tunnel in Union City in the evening, where would you place yourself tactically in terms of accommodation?? Just lookin at the driving directions, Pleasantont, Tracy or Stockton look like plausible options. What would be cool: if the place of choice has a little infrastructure (Supermarkets, Pool & Gym, that sort of thing). Ideally I am lookin for a self-service apartment with cleaning service that sleeps two!!!! Please hit me back!

Having had a rocky beginning at the start of my relationship with a NEOS109, I am now ready to give the vows….. Having received the canopy, I did suffer some cracking opening-explosions with corresponding visuals (STARS everywhere….), however I loved the flight characteristics so much, that I tried different packing methods to avoid the opening shock. Having done some 60-70 odd jumps on this wing, I am now fairly confident, that figured- out the important tricks and constant soft, on-heading openings over the last 30 jumps or so, seem to proof me right. 1) Very important, when packing the canopy, try to fold the Slider-triangle more on the canopy tail-end of the pack-job, not towards the nose section. My theory is, that the big slider burbles the nose section of the canopy when it opens, thereby provoking a sudden inflation, when the slider moves down. 2) Very, very important is to close the top-sheet of the canopy over the slider grommets!!! If you can see any metal or indeed a small piece of slider-fabric when placing the canopy into the d-bag, your in for a knock out opening!!! Also, close the top-sheet with at least four twists over the slider grommets, the better you close the top sheet, the less likely you’ll have a hard opening. Paying attention to these two points helped me to finally be a fully-satisfied NEOS-flyer!

I am also a "happy customer", having received the goods as promised with excellent customer service and reliability!!!! As soon as i have my new bite switch; i'll post some samples....