The XX456 BIG BLOCK
Its BIG. It’s NEW. It’s YOU.
This 14 cell high aspect ratio wing has had months and months of R’n’D pumped into it. With the expert skills of “Leading Edge Parachutes” headed By Hicky, and STUNT TEST JUMPERS Simon diSciascio (not his real name) and Shark (not his real name either), a new “BIG BOY ON THE BLOCK” is born. This canopy was meticulously sewn in the loft of “Leading Edge Parachutes” and is hand crafted out of the finest of F111 the 80’s and 90’s can offer. With nice thick lines and bomb proof attachment points in conjunction with nose re-enforcement and VELCRO™ toggle attachments, the XX456 will be sure to turn some heads. Available in 6 colours (sky blue, off white, cream, brown, gold and stucco) it’s a certainty that it will take pride of place on the gear rack and have tandem masters falling over themselves to jump it.
Have you ever been worried about the weight of your passenger or the load you are carrying? Worry no more. “The XX456 Big Block” is here. Capable of supporting everything from a waif to the most portly of passengers. As you can see from the pictures the XX456 provides only a slightly bigger pack volume than your average tandem canopy. This is because the XX456 is SHORT LINED. We offer softer opening than any canopy on the market or your money BACK. Packers will love this canopy as it easy to flat or pro pack and the air just seems to seep from it making it easy to get into the bag. With a few feet less on the lines you can be on your next canopy in half the time you are used to.
Are you a tandem master/operator in the north where the sun is hash on your skin? Fear not, the XX456 provides 180 deg overhead sun protection which blocks them harmful UV rays which, in the long run, will keep your face crows feet clear (good for hand cam).
Under canopy do you like to chat to your passenger and find that you have to yell OR do you like to have a bit of a sing along on the ride back to the DZ? The XX456 offers acoustics like no tandem parachute has done before. With the specially designed seams and short lines this canopy will have you singing like a tenor in no time (unless you have the leg strap on too tight in which case a soprano may be more your style).
Don’t take my word for it, listen to the testimonials on what jumpers have to say about it:
Simon diSciascio (not his real name): Stunt Tandem Master
“we’re not landing this, I’m getting off it”
Sharky (not his real name either): Stunt Tandem Passenger
“head back, legs back arms crossed, OK”
Rob Tasic (not his real name): Stunt Camera
“Rob, they’re gunna chop”
Rob Douthat (not his real name): Stunt Camera
“well it turns left nice”
Hicky (not his real name): Leading Edge Parachutes
“I think if I jumped I’d be more of a danger to you than me”
So there you have it. There should be no doubt in your mind that this is the canopy of choice for the serious operator.
You have jumped the rest why not give the XX456 a test.
You KNOW you want IT!
Its BIG. It’s NEW. It’s YOU.
For more information with a complete video and pictorial history, contact your local dealer today. www.stuntquest.8k.com
