Omni
Photo
courtesy of Steve Utter

Photo courtesy Mike Sanders
Icarus: Omni - The
ULTIMATE 7
cell
The Icarus Omni is the latest
innovation in 7 cell canopy design. 7 cell canopies gained
popularity because of their ease of use and gentle
characteristics. The disadvantage with 7 cells is their reduced
lift and inferior flare characteristics when compared with many 9
cell designs. While this is no issue for beginners or at lighter
wing loadings many more experienced skydivers also prefer the ease
of use that comes with 7 cell canopies and are prepared to
sacrifice lift and glide for this benefit.
The Omni addresses these issues
offering a larger range of flight on an all purpose 7 cell canopy.
The Icarus Omni
is a 7-Cell, Semi and Lightly elliptical, Zero Porosity
canopy. It has been designed as an all purpose canopy with
soft on-heading openings, predictable flight characteristics,
light toggle and riser pressure and with the added advantage
of an increased glide ratio and greater flare power when
compared with many other 7 cell designs.
The result, a 7 cell with an
increased operating range, useable for all facets of modern
skydiving.
At lighter wing loadings (below .9
PSF) it is a good transition canopy or for someone who likes to
take it easy. At heavier wing loadings (up to 1.5 PSF) it will
have noticeable performance while maintaining soft openings and
great landings.
As with all our canopies the Omni
is available in any size you choose.
Standard sizes: 99, 109, 119, 129,
139, 149, 169, 189, 209, 229.
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We recommend wing loadings from
0.75psf to 1.5psf.
| Canopy |
Size |
Pk
Vol |
MSW |
Weight |
| Sq.Ft |
Cu.In |
Lbs |
Lbs |
| Omni
99 |
99 |
278 |
149 |
4 |
| Omni109 |
109 |
298 |
164 |
4 |
| Omni
119 |
119 |
318 |
179 |
4 |
| Omni
129 |
129 |
338 |
194 |
5 |
| Omni
139 |
139 |
358 |
209 |
5 |
| Omni
149 |
149 |
378 |
224 |
5 |
| Omni
169 |
169 |
418 |
254 |
6 |
| Omni
189 |
189 |
458 |
284 |
7 |
| Omni
209 |
209 |
498 |
300 |
8 |
| Omni
229 |
229 |
538 |
300 |
8 |