Fully loaded $2999
The Talon FX is a highly refined and polished upgrade to the Talon FS. Some of the design features immediately stand out and make for a cleaner and smoother look overall. In addition, there are numerous internal and construction changes that make it easier to pack and maintain as well as offer up to date safety improvements. The Talon FX offers these design changes as well as Stainless Steel hardware and Space foam as standard for one all inclusive price.
Container highlights
- New design allows for a tighter fit over the shoulders
- Different sewing techniques create a smooth look and better fit
- Space foam leads to superior comfort
Harness highlights
- V-Flex leg straps stay firmly in place and provides superior comfort under canopy
- The “Multi-Flex” harness configuration with chest and hip rings allows for maximum comfort and flexibility
The Container
Sizes
The container sizes parallel those of the Talon FS. At the moment the Talon FX is available in the following sizes: FX00, FX0, FX1, FX2, FX5, FX6 and FX7.
Backpad & Riser Covers
The FX backpad/yoke configuration has been re-designed to have a much narrower upper yoke/shoulder area for a tighter fit over the shoulders. The use of the Space foam as a standard material contributes significantly to increased comfort and fit in this area. The hip pad/horizontal back strap has been re-designed for a greater surface area and holds the containers firmer to the back and prevents shifting in freefall. Space foam here also makes for a more comfortable fit. The main riser covers have been re-designed to integrate into the narrow yoke.
We have also designed a short yoke configuration for smaller bodied individuals that allows for shorter harness sizing. This has been very well received by those who have jumped the configuration.
Reserve Container
The reserve container has been tweaked to make for a smoother fit. Internally, the Cypres installation has been modified to remove the #1 grommet from the bottom internal flap. The cutter channel has been changed to allow for better routing and cable protection. The cutter sleeve location now incorporates a webbing cover to protect the cutter from wear by the container and pilot chute grommets.
Main Container
The most noticeable change to the main container is the re-design of the main side flaps to integrate the main riser covers into a one piece design. This makes for a considerably smoother look and a better fit. Less sewing means less wrinkles. The revised side flap design, along with the new top reserve flap shape, presents a noticeably different look to the Talon FX.
The bottom of the main container has a different construction method that eliminates sewing lines, resulting in a smoother look. Internally, the bottom loop keeper elastic has been replaced with a tuck flap keeper.
The Harness
The harness is identical with the original Voodoo configuration introduced in 2000. It is simply, the best on the market. The “V-flex” leg strap design stays in place and molds itself to the upper leg. The double wide leg strap, along with the Space foam padding, provides unparalleled comfort.
The Multi-flex main lift web design, with Stainless Steel rings at the chest and hips, is standard. The inset horizontal backstrap conforms to the body to hold the containers tightly in place in any attitude. The larger horizontal pads with Space foam add to the comfort.
The reserve risers now use a Velcroless toggle system identical to the main risers to eliminate steering line damage during use.
Accessories
Main Deployment Bag
Depending on the size of the containers, the main bag configuration has been changed to what we refer to as a “drop-in” bag where the bridle grommet is upright in the container and the line stows are against the floor of the container. This provides a smoother bag extraction and is easier to pack since the packer/jumper does not have to rotate the bag into the main container. The “drop-in” bags have a graphic label on the top of the bag showing the stowing into the container. The longer and flatter size containers continue to use a conventional horizontal bag.
Reserve Deployment Bag
The reserve bag has undergone some subtle changes such as the Velcro on the line stow pouch. The hook Velcro is shielded with a cover to prevent the canopy lines from becoming snagged during packing. The bag shape has been fine tuned for a better fit in the reserve container.
Reserve Pilotchute
Our famous Stealth reserve PC has had the grommet in the top of the metal cap replaced with a size “O” stainless steel spur grommet and washer. This results in the top being stiffer and the heavier grommet is virtually immune from damage during packing.
Main Pilotchute & Bridle
The main pilotchute is made from ZP fabric and is available in a throw-out configuration with either a Hackey or a FreeFly handle. A POP configuration is also offered. The pilotchutes come in 26”, 30”, and 33” depending on the size of the container system. The Kill-line bridle is standard.
Main Risers & Toggles
The FX comes standard with the Mini 3-ring configuration and TY-17 main risers. The risers have been re-designed to incorporate built-in dive loops that extend to the outside of the riser so they are easily grasped.
The cable channel has been changed to reduce the amount of visible cable between the grommet and the mouth of the channel to only ¾”. Teflon anti-twist tubes are standard.
The main toggle keepers have been re-designed to replace elastic with webbing keepers and are now the best we have seen. Premature toggle release is virtually eliminated yet the toggles are easily released when needed. Overall, these are the closest to the perfect risers that we’ve seen.
The TSO identification is located on the backpad, in the pullup cord pocket. Insert hand into the pocket and pull upward. The serial number, container size and date of manufacture are located on this label.
RI Harness Label
All RI harnesses are identified with the date of manufacture and serial number located on the inside right rear reserve riser.
Optimum 99/106 | |||
Optimum 113/126 | Spectre 120 Pilot 104 |
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Optimum 126/143 | Spectre 135 Pilot 117 |
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Optimum 143 | Spectre 150 Pilot 140 |
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Spectre 170 Pilot 150 |
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Spectre 190 Pilot 168 |
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Sabre 2 190 Pilot 188 |