Accessible Competition Suit Performance
The C3 is for pilots who prioritize speed and performance in the skydive and/or BASE environments. For pilots of intermediate to advanced ability, the C3 is a baby C-RACE. It is strikingly similar to the FREAK 2 in terms of planform (surface area distribution) and is just as comfortable to fly. Yet, it delivers 90% of the performance of the C-RACE, thanks to an evolution in profile and leading edge construction.
Our mission for this suit was to put as much performance from our competition line as possible into an upper-intermediate category design. If you are intrigued by the C-RACE and interested in flying the highest-performance suits available but don't want to sacrifice too much comfort and passive safety, then the C3 has what you are looking for.
Please note that the C3 is not designed for freestyle flying. If you are interested in an all-around fun suit, then we recommend the FREAK 2. If you seek a competitive but comfortable suit for performance flying in the skydiving and/or BASE environment, then the C3 is for you.
The new Compression Inlet for the C3 is taken directly from our race suit line. It is scaled for BASE exits and to provide a more forgiving range of AoAs and body configurations. The compression inlet offers higher intake efficiency and lower drag, and is the result of extensive R&D.
The C3 Innie-Outie system is improved over previous versions. The chest zipper is more protected from riser movement, for improved durability. The flex panels have improved shaping and are tighter, to prevent scooping.
Don't be fooled by the shallow depth of this nutsack - it actually holds a lot of equipment. The expandable bottom can take much more than a stashbag, and keeps your equipment close to your CG.
By extending the wing profile into the gripper, lifting surface is increased without increasing the total surface area of the suit. This means more performance gained from the same amount of surface area – a “free” upgrade.
Rapid Arm Deployment. A flexible forearm segment of your leading edge allows improved access to your PC at pull time, and your risers during opening. This helps to make BOC access and early riser control safer and more intuitive.
Lightweight, durable, and more stable than mesh, Porcher Sport Skytex is renowned for its mechanical stability. Helps to reduce overall weight and pack volume.
All of our suits are built to the most exacting specifications, and tested for airtight symmetry in our production facility at multiple points along the construction process.
All of our suits allow you to choose the amount of internal pressure in the arm wings. You can any choose any setting between full pressure for maximum performance and speed range, or minimum pressure for easier maneuvering in acro / freestyle flight.
Designed for Performance or Freestyle flying, the removable airfoil cross section adds glide and speed performance and increases agility and range in any suit that it is added to. More information on leading edge foam.
Our main concern was finding an ideal ratio between weight and durability, along with high mechanical stability and good results in stretch and tear tests. Our main surface fabric is a 210D Ripstop, with very low stretch, and a good rigidity to comfort ratio.
Our proprietary laminar-grain leading edge skin is wrinkle-resistant, has low crease memory, and has a proven aerodynamic track record. First used by the winning Squirrel team pilots in the RedBull Aces series, this material has now trickled down to our entire range.
All ribs are constructed from the renowned Porcher Skytex 40, which has an unparalleled stability-to-weight ratio.
We offer two choices for wing surface Mylar reinforcement:
1. Porcher Sport (white / translucent). This is our standard option.
2. Dimension Polyant Carbon-Graphite (black / clear). The highest quality laminate on the market, with a carbon and graphite weave. It's black, and it's more rigid, but there is not a measureable performance difference over the Porcher mylar.
"So on Sunday we had the first full day of jumping the C3 and it was pretty cool. Then yesterday we took it to the mountains and did a BASE jump. Man what a difference. It felt to me like a much bigger suit. Fast but way more glide to get to the landing area. We were both kinda of surprised but really stoked! Just wanted to tell you the more we jump it the more we like it. "
"Hello guys, I just did my first BASE jumps on the C3. It was just amazing how it can fly fast, start so soon and with a good glide. On my first jump on it I could start to fly as soon as with the A3 and make the same line (altitude) as it also! That's just perfect! Thank you!!!"
"Just did my first flights on the C3 with Todd and holy shit. This suit is fucking epic. I am not known for my speed but I was able to pull out and away from Todd while we were in full flight. We got dropped over 2 miles from the DZ and we were over it so high we didn’t actually know what to do because if we kept flying we would fly our selves out :) My god guys, I am really really impressed. I am not sure how you keep squeezing performance into your designs :) I am excited to BASE jump this suit over the summer :)"
