[Members] Icarus Canopies -- Safire2/Omega

[Mark Kolesik]

Alex, 
When I was getting back into the sport I bought Lori's old Omega 149 and I put about 50-100 jumps on it.  I was about 160-165 lbs. at the time.  I really liked it for a 7 cell.  Much faster than a Triathlon & flared better too.  It would dive out of the sky & had a real nice swoop/flare.  The Omega is a semi-elliptical 7 cell. Probably a lot like the old Diablo from Aerodyne.

Check on Dropzone.com.  There are quite a few independent opinions about the Omega.   I also demo'ed a Safire 2 at 2013 Redemption.  It is a very nice canopy as well.  I think the Safire 2 is an all around better canopy than the Omega.  I now have a Pilot 150 & I love it.  I bought the standard ZP fabric.  I'd talk to Lucky Chuck.  He can get you a better deal than Icarus.  FYI: Both Icarus & Aerodyne have demo programs.

Just my 2 cents...... hope this helps.
Mark Kolesik


From: bhareck at gmail.com
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:33:33 -0600
To: members at skydivelspc.com
Subject: [Members] Icarus Canopies -- Safire2/Omega

Anyone have any experience flying with either/both of the Icaruse Safire2/Omega?
I'm looking at quite probably purchasing one or the other new, and would value any opinions between the two as well as how they might compare to a Triathlon. 



Thanks,Alex Bucevicius

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