Speed CYPRES 2

For Swooping and Advanced Canopy Piloting

The Speed CYPRES has a higher activation speed than any of the other models; 102mph (46mps) at a default altitude of 750 ft (225m) AGL. Unlike the other models, the Speed CYPRES ceases operation below 330 ft (100m) AGL.

The Speed CYPRES is designed specifically to allow for extreme canopy piloting. The high activation speed plus the feature that ceases operation below 330 ft are tailored for this discipline.

The Speed CYPRES is designed to activate reliably in all “regular” freefall situations (without special equipment or pilot chute) when no canopy or drogue is out. For some activities, the Speed CYPRES may not be suitable!

Even the Expert CYPRES may not activate during a wingsuit jump because the vertical speed can be too low; there is even less of a chance that the Speed CYPRES will activate. The Speed CYPRES will activate under an open main if the vertical speed is pushed at or above 102mph (46mps), near or below the activation altitude. If you exceed this vertical speed the Speed CYPRES should be switched off. Although the original 78mph (35mps) speed needed to activate the Expert CYPRES had not been achieved under a fully inflated canopy for decades, today there are an increasing number of canopy pilots that can reach these speeds on every jump.

The number of fatalities involving fully open parachutes shows that these actions significantly increase the risks associated with skydiving. Please take all of this into consideration before making your choice.

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