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BASE
SKYDIVE
Innie-Outie Zip System
For BASE mode, you have the option of
zipping the front of your harness system
inside the suit: place the shoulders of your
harness inside the front of the suit as shown.
For Skydiving, you MUST jump your harness
/ handles outside the front of your suit. Zip
the front of the suit behind the harness MLW.
Innie-Outie zip system Part Deux...
Chest Strap width in BASE mode
Serious damage to the zipper system can occur as a result of hard openings, and maladjusted
chest straps. A too-wide chest strap or a violent opening could cause your risers to over-stress the
flex panels at the shoulder. Tune your equipment and your airspeed for consistent openings. If you
are getting slammed on openings, you are doing something wrong. Please feel free to ask us for
custom advice on this, if it is needed.
Airfoil Cross-Section (“Arm Foam”) Options
Your CORVID is shipped with 5mm black foam, which is inserted in the arms. The 5mm sheet foam
helps to smooth out the leading edge of your wingsuit. It is only moderately restrictive during the
pull and riser access. The 5mm foam is suitable for BASE jumping once you have become current
in the suit in the BASE environment.
NO FOAM:
Recommended for your first BASE jumps on the suit. For your first BASE jumps, we recommend
removing the leading-edge foam. This will allow you the easiest BOC access, and the best
chances of reaching your risers and toggles. The 5mm foam is suitable for BASE jumping once
you have become current in the suit in the BASE environment.
AIRFOIL FOAM:
The removable airfoil cross section foam should only be used once you feel confident in the
CORVID at all angles and in all modes of flight. We recommend it for skydiving. The airfoil cross
section may reduce range of motion during deployment, and therefore it should only be BASE
jumped with extreme caution. With the foam installed in the suit, the arms will fit snugly.
