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Looking for experiences with the merlin container.

http://www.vertigobase.com/html/prod_merlin.htm
Does anybody have some pro's and con's about it?
It sounds pretty good for wing-suite flying, but are there restrictions for other stuff like aerials, low jumps and so on?

Because it is a little bit longer maybe it is not perfect for aerials...

Thank you in advance!

Hoka Hey,

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you should talk to Outrager about it. I believe he has more jumps on a Merlin than just about anyone.
From what I know, Their shape does not affect their function, only the packing method, but then, I haven't jumped one yet.
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Thank you, I'll discuss it by email with him.

You are right. The website says "The bulk of the pack job has been distributed with the thinnest part at the bottom of the rig..."
For me this sounds difficult to pack for proper and identical tension of both pins. But I'm looking forward what outrager says.

c ya,
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