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About The OUTLAW
BASE Jumping equipment has evolved incrementally during the past decade. The central goal of
the OUTLAW development project was to evaluate the best features from existing BASE canopies
and combine them with key innovations to create the most versatile and modern design possible.
BASE techniques and equipment have evolved into specialized disciplines, with canopies
designed specifically for low freefall, or wingsuit use. Jumpers have also become connoisseurs of
these specific disciplines and this specialization has encouraged innovation in each aspect of our
sport. The OUTLAW, however, is not designed especially for only one type of jumping. Instead of
creating a new highly-specialized canopy, we decided to focus on versatility.
The OUTLAW project mission was to create a highly versatile, user-friendly canopy that performs
well in a wide range of applications for a wide range of jumpers. Significant innovations in BASE
canopy technology have been combined with the absolute highest quality materials available, to
make what we think is the ultimate all-around tool for today’s BASE jumpers. We hope that you
enjoy your OUTLAW as much as we have enjoyed making it.
Reminder
This should be obvious, but… for the thick-headed: The OUTLAW is not a “magic” parachute
that performs perfectly in every situation regardless of how you use it, configure it, or fly it. It is a
parachute system that demands extensive training and good judgment to use safely and properly.
It is critical that you fully understand each aspect of this parachute system, and that you configure
the system correctly for each scenario that you use it for. The slider, slider brake, packing method,
pilot chute selection, and jumper freefall technique MUST be adjusted for every scenario in every
jump. Therefore, it is mandatory that you take the time to educate yourself on each specific aspect
of this parachute system and its proper use. Misconfiguring or misusing this parachute system can
easily lead to equipment failure, injury, or death.
It is YOUR responsibility to learn to use this equipment safely, properly, and responsibly!
And remember, even when properly used, this product may malfunction or fail to operate as
expected. You risk death or serious injury each time that you use this parachute system. Being a
BASE jumper means taking responsibility for your own life, death, and wellbeing. BASE is dangerous
and unpredictable, and no equipment can mitigate all risk factors, nor can a manufacturer predict
how all jumpers will use their equipment. Therefore: Consider yourself a test jumper!
Skydive it FIRST!
BEFORE BASE JUMPING YOUR OUTLAW, WE RECOMMEND SKYDIVING IT.
In the skydiving environment, you can test a variety of delays and slider configurations as well as
learning the stall point, brake range, and handling characteristics. Get to know your canopy well
before taking it into the BASE environment!
Deploy your OUTLAW after low airspeed hop-and-pop exits with short delays and longer delays.
While maintaining an awareness of your airspeed at deployment and how that equates to a
certain delay in the BASE environment, determine which slider-brake configuration works best
for the type of jumping you plan to do. The OUTLAW can be used for a variety of applications
from low freefall to terminal wingsuit use, but it is critical that you adjust each aspect of the system
appropriately for each type of delay.
Renting or borrowing a skydiving container system that is compatible with your OUTLAW requires
very little effort. Work with your local rigger to ensure the safe installation of your OUTLAW in a
skydive container, and take the time to learn to use this canopy.
