- What's up SkyVibers, so you've seen me talk
about my Rigging Innovations Sponsorship,
then you did help me to design my CURV Container,
and you also saw me going to Arizona to pick it up.
So now, it's now time to sit down and review
the CURV Container from Rigging Innovations.
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Hey there, it's Catherine Bernier from Skydive Vibes,
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So it's now time for me to review the CURV Container
from Rigging Innovations.
I'm really excited to do this video
because you've been asking for it since you've seen me
go to Arizona to pick it up.
This is gonna be a great video and if you've been
on the lookout for a new container,
well keep on watching.
So the CURV 2.0 is the flagship product
from Rigging Innovations.
It's the fourth generation of container
from Rigging Innovations which started in 1992
with the Talon One, and then came the Flexon,
then the revolutionary Voodoo
and now the CURV Container.
And as they say this evolution culminated
in one of the most aerodynamic and comfortable
container system out there.
By the way did you know that Rigging Innovations
has the patent for the Articulated Harness?
The Articulated Harness is basically the ring
you see here where the leg pads can move freely.
Pretty interesting.
And I like to say that Rigging Innovations
is called like this for a reason,
because they've put so much time and dedication
in their product that they created innovations
in the skydiving containers.
Like for years the skydiving containers didn't change much,
but when we look at the CURV we see different details
that makes it an evolution of the general skydiving
containers that we see out there.
So I'd like to dive into those different features
and innovations they've put in the CURV Container
so that you can by yourself see that they have some
great things going on.
The first thing I'd like to talk
about is the BIO Curve Backpad.
So they redesign the actual shape of the container,
let me show you.
So as you see here where most containers will present
a flat backpad, but what Rigging Innovations did actually
is that all the bulk that we see usually on the outside
of the container,
they brought it in so that the curve is actually now
in the backpad.
So that's very interesting because actually,
if you look at your back, your back does have a curve.
By putting all the bulk and thickness in the back
instead of in the exterior,
well it ends up being more comfortable,
but it also gives you a slimmer container look,
and that design helps a lot in freefall as well
because it removes the gap between your container
and your back.
So when I'm free-flying sitting,
well I don't have that much of a gap anymore
and actually I don't think I have any gap,
I'll need to check my videos.
And it helps in my flying because then my container
stays exactly at the right place on my back.
The second very interesting feature of the CURV Containers
are their BIO Yoke.
This is an extra shoulder yoke that they added to hold
the container higher on your back
and relieve the pressure on your shoulders.
So again, it's a step forward in terms of comfort
with this container.
Really, I don't have my hard risers sitting on my shoulders
anymore, I'm resting my shoulders underneath that BIO Yoke
that type of harness,
and so this spreads the load over my shoulders
and back more evenly.
So using only those two features, the Backpad design
and the BIO Yoke,
well the perceived weight on your shoulders is way less
than the actual weight of the system.
So just those two features are really interesting,
but that's not all.
So if we go take a look at the main flap we see
that they made some improvements there as well.
As you see it's not the usual grommets
that you see that are going one on top the other,
they made those end tabs so that they can lay
side to side instead of on top of the other one,
so that brings a slimmer design on the container.
If we take a look at the front,
the 3-Ring geometry has changed slightly by moving
the location of the system a little bit lower,
providing a more comfortable seated position under canopy.
Talking about the risers, you can see that they
are completely covered and they are using
Magnetic Riser Covers.
So that's very easy to use and useful.
If we go down in the front as well,
you can see that the cutaway handle
as well as the reserved deployment handle,
are covered with Sure-Grip material,
which makes sure that we have a good grip
whenever it's time to use them.
I really like that by the way.
If we take a look at the leg pads,
they again, did some improvements.
They have also redesigned the upper part of the leg straps
so that it's seat on the upper part of your tights,
which brings more comfort again,
but also security because then the leg strap
are more inclined to stay in place on your thighs.
What's interesting for me as a free flyer is that whenever
we're flying is in a sitting position,
we usually need to put a bungee cord
in between our leg strap to avoid falling through them,
but with that specific design and configuration,
I didn't notice any move of my leg strap
while I'm Sit Flying,
even though I didn't have a bungee cord.
So I'm still experimenting with that, but from what they say
you don't need to put anything,
so that's very interesting.
Also talking about the leg pads,
the only leg pad option that comes with the container
is the ones of the highest comfort,
the one with the inside seam.
So there's a great example of how Rigging Innovations
think about their products.
If you go to any other manufacturers
they will offer you five different options for the leg pads,
from the most basic, least comfortable possible,
up to the inseam type of leg strap
that offers more comfort and that is fully padded.
Well Rigging Innovations do not enter
in those endless options,
they only say, here's what we offer,
and this is the highest quality and comfort.
So I really like this approach of Rigging Innovations,
less options, but you only get the best.
Right beside the handle you'll see that it comes
with a knife, and that's not an option,
that comes with all the containers.
So that's really interesting, let me show it to you.
There it is, and since I've started Skydive Vibes,
really I've been looking at a lot of malfunction videos
and I was like ooh, there was a lot of malfunctions
where a knife would have been really useful
and simplified a whole situation.
So I was starting to think to myself I need to add a knife
to my setup, and I didn't have the time to do,
so until I got my CURV Container.
So now I have it and it fits perfectly
right beside the handle here,
so I really like that.
Next if we continue to look at the front here
you'll see that the housing for the cables
are all covered with a material which makes a great design,
but also protects your housings.
And if we look here of course there's an RSL,
but that's in fact a MARD system.
Their new MARD System that they've designed by themself
and they call it the MOJO MARD.
And I'm gonna do a whole other video explaining
how their MARD system works,
but stay tuned for the end of the video
because they are running a very interesting promotion
right now that includes their MARD system,
their MOJO MARD for free whenever you get a container.
So stay tuned for more details.
All right, so that's pretty much it for the front of it.
Of course you see that I have black hardware,
that's an option actually I added that to my setup
because I think it looks great.
So if we go here in the back there's a couple of elements
I wanted to show to you.
First that here.
So we know that at some point in our progression
we wanna get rid of our slider,
so we start to bring it down on our risers,
and it also helps your lines to last longer.
But that being said you bring down your slider
and there's many options out there for a slider stow,
but usually what you'll have to do if you buy
a third party sliders stow,
though you'll have to install it around your reserve flap
right there, and I'm not a fan of that because
I think it can obstruct in some ways the reserve deployment,
we never know,
so I'm not a fan of putting something
around my reserve flap,
but here's what Rigging Innovations again, did.
So the slider stow you can have it as an option,
but what they are providing is actually this loop here.
They added that fabric there,
which is basically where you need to install
any sliders stow that you might get elsewhere.
So that's very interesting because this way I'm not putting
anything around my reserve flap,
I'm simply using what they added here
for specifically a sliders stow.
So I really like that as well.
You see that everything is well protected and covered,
it has a nice look and everything's closed.
No tab can open really, even though I have my reserve canopy
in my main canopy pack.
Of course the Skydive Vibes logo is custom made,
and it will be an option if you wanna add
anything of course.
For the design of it you see that they have
some great patterns here of fabric that you can use
to create your design,
and they have a pretty good designer that you can use
on their website.
So there's gonna be links in the description
for that as well.
So everything is well closed and if we go down there
you'll see that they have closed corners.
Again, that helps to making sure that everything stays
enclosed, in place, and protected.
If we look at the pilot chute we see that we have
the same Sure-Grip Fabric on the deployment handle,
which is a Free-Fly Handle with a tuck tab as you can see,
and they're not using spandex per se,
because spandex does stretch and wear faster.
So they prefer that type of material,
which is fine to me.
And last but not least, I have my Changeable Mode
Cypress right there.
I think the location of the AAD is very interesting.
It's put in a way that it's upside down when you look here,
but that's okay because whenever someone
wants to check your AAD they're gonna be behind your back
like that, so then they're gonna see it in the right
orientation, and you can easily access
it and see at anytime so that you don't forget about it.
My old container my AAD was under my reserved flap
and it did happen a couple of times
that I forgot to turn it on.
That was my bad, but now that I can see
it at all times I'm less likely to forget It.
So that gives you a good overview of the CURV Container,
I'm really happy about that product,
I think it's really well done and its quality.
What I like the most is of course the fit and comfort
of the container on my back while I'm flying.
The innovation that they've put in their product
is really amazing.
We really feel that they are trying to push the limit
to the design we're used to see everywhere,
so I'm really amazed by that.
And another thing that I like a lot about them
is that they don't have dozens of different options,
they are offering their basic container
already fully loaded with tons of options
that you would have to choose if you went
to other manufacturers.
So I think that's very interesting,
and that's something you need to consider
whenever you compare different containers out there.
Because yes, their base price is a little bit higher
that what you'll see from other manufacturers,
but the CURV at its base price offers all the extra options
that you need to add whenever you're designing
another type of container.
So you gotta keep that in mind and really compare
apples to apples.
So you see the base price of the CURV,
you need to check a fully loaded, with tons of options
from the other manufacturers to compare,
and due to the fact that it has a lower number of options,
it's way easier to order.
And on a side note, I did visit their manufacturer.
By the way you can see my full trip of me visiting
Rigging Innovations manufacture by clicking right here.
But when I visited them, I was amazed by the quality of work
and the quality of the employees.
Those people have been working for Rigging Innovations
for 20, 25, 30 years,
so that's pretty impressive.
So those people know what they're doing.
And so this reflects to the quality of their work
because they've mastered it over the years.
So kudos to Rigging Innovations team.
Now let's talk numbers.
So the CURV Container comes at a base price
of $3,299 dollar US as a base price,
which comes with pretty much everything we talked
about in this video except for the Black Hardware,
which is an option at $100.
Then the Magnetic Slider Stow.
Only the stow here, the loop will remain there,
but that's a $40 option.
The MOJO MARD is another option at $295 dollars US.
And the last option that you can add if you want
is a Magnetic Semi-Stowless Deployment Bag
for your main canopy.
That's it, all the rest we talked about, all the fully
padded container, leg strap, everything,
the knife, the option of having the Sure-Grip is free,
so it's part of the base price.
The embroideries are included as well.
You can have them or not, you can design the colors,
the type of embroideries.
They have a couple of options that you can use,
but that's part of the base price of the container.
Their lead time, if you were to order your CURV Container
is right now, around eight to ten weeks,
which is perfect if you have enough season like me,
like winter's coming, so it's time to order
your new container if you're looking to.
And I did talk to you about a special promotion
they are running, and I'd like to help you get that.
So basically their MOJO MARD is sold as an option
for $295 dollars US,
well now until December 31st if you order a CURV Container
you'll get that option for free.
So that's a pretty good deal because MARD systems
are getting more and more popular nowadays
and their reliability and effectiveness is being proven
more and more,
so people want to have a MARD system.
So adding that for free on your container set up
is a great promotion.
Now if you have any other questions or comments
about the CURV Container,
make sure to put them in the comment section below.
So if you're on the fence of get your own CURV Container
or you've decided that you want a CURV,
well reach out to me, I can now take your orders
and I'll personally help you and make sure
that you get the right design, right options,
as well as the right fitting of your CURV Container.
So you'll find my email address below,
so you can reach out to me and I'll make sure
that you can leverage that special promotion
of having a MOJO MARD system for free
whenever you order your CURV Container,
but that has to be done before December 31st 2019.
On that I hope you've liked this video,
give it a thumbs up if so and consider subscribing
because I'm working on other videos
like how the MOJO MARD works,
but also how to choose the right container for your needs,
and also how to best measure and fit a container for you.
On that, keep jumping, stay safe, and blue skies.
The CURV Container from Rigging Innovations.
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