piro686

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  • Main Canopy Size
    104
  • Reserve Canopy Size
    143
  • AAD
    Cypres 2

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    GoJump Oceanside | Skydive San Diego
  • License
    D
  • License Number
    29953
  • Licensing Organization
    USPA
  • Number of Jumps
    8700
  • Tunnel Hours
    25
  • Years in Sport
    13
  • First Choice Discipline
    Canopy Piloting
  • First Choice Discipline Jump Total
    6000
  • Second Choice Discipline
    Freefall Photography
  • Second Choice Discipline Jump Total
    6000
  • Freefall Photographer
    No

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  • Static Line
    Coach
  • IAD
    Coach
  • AFF
    Instructor
  • Tandem
    Instructor
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    Yes
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    Yes
  • Wingsuit Instructor
    No

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  1. I agree that the openings are better if you're coming from freefall, but hop-n-pop openings are much the same, and the roll rate is ok... But the VC is a superior wing for swoop, especially accuracy. I've flown the VK and it's great, but I will be going back to my VC as soon as possible for accuracy. It's much harder to deal with water contact and is almost impossible to shut down on a dime with the VK. It has too much glide. I believe it's a great distance tool for those who don't have access to a Peregrine.
  2. I disagree.The VC flies much steeper as it doesn't glide as much at higher wing loadings. The VC is better for accuracy in a competition environment while the VK lacks true power- it just floats further with less power as it has the shape of a paragliding speed wing. The VC is better for water contact, as any unintended input on a VK will lift you off the water. After 9+ years of competition, using both a VK and a VC for accuracy, I believe that the VC is a superior wing for competition. That being said, they are both good wings, you just need to know that they are tools to be used. Pick the right tool for the job you want it to do.