Skydiving gear - Which AADs to Choose? (3 model reviews)

The Automatic Activation Devices or AADs are the "last chance" deployment for a skydiver who can't or forgot to open. In this video, we review the main 3 brands on the market.
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Update from Airtec for the Cypres AAD:
1. We do not know about any malfunction that occurred with our AAD while using it correctly.
2. Waterproof 24 hours for 8 feet (2,5 meters)
3. No jump, but a flight counter
4. The changeable mode does not include the WSC.
5. The change of the single modes does also not include the WSC.
Find more info about those AADs on Chuting Star's website:
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Cypres 2: bit.ly/2K1clUE
Vigil Cuatro: bit.ly/2K8aSrC
MarS Multi m2: bit.ly/2trjOCb
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[@peacesalamonlyone]

I was entangled in someone's lines and couldn't reach my cut away handles . My AAD shot and saved my life...

[@justingould2020]

The rig I learnt to jump on had a mechanical AAD (or AOD, as we called it at the time). It was a HUGE clockwork device that would pull the main pin at a set altitude. It would trigger every time, regardless of what you were doing. You'd hear a the clockwork whirring, then a click as the cable retracted. If I recall, it was a small ring that sat around the cable to your ripcord, and was armed by pulling a cable to wind the mechanism. My instructor had to arm it once we'd climbed well past the activation altitude, or you'd open in the aircraft.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Wow. This must be an old mechanism...

[@tuttt99]

@@SkydiveVibes It sounds like the KAP-3. That was before my time, but during my earlier jump career in my 20's, I had an FXC on my rig at the time.

[@ScuttleProductions]

I used the FXC on my first several jumps. On my 17th jump it fired while my main was fully open at above 2500 feet. I chopped and landed the reserve.

[@flybeep1661]

"The life saving device that every skydiver should jump with" I would have some points against that statement as a swooper doing 360+ rotation at a 2.5+ WL. Don't trust AAD's to not fire during a dive. Btw, all AAD's use barometric pressure to read height and speed, which isn't accurate enough for swooping, so the available settings aren't to be trusted. I always switch it off when doing hop n pops and limit to 270 rotation when doing regular jumps and swoop.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Good point, but this video is more for the majority of jumpers. I'll remember that though.

[@rb1164]

Very well explained, thanks.

[@lrichie4242]

Thanks for the AAD review. I learned several things I had no idea about.

[@ranaarif4102]

When cypress is turned on, cypress is shut down by giving code 8888

[@ranaarif4102]

cypress 2 expert

[@tnipp1285]

great video

[@samwise9122]

You should do a compilation of Landings with different canopy sizes and shapes

[@SkydiveVibes]

Find more info about those AADs on Chuting Star's website: **Use the code "SkydiveVibesHelpedMe" for a surprise discount!** Cypres 2: bit.ly/2K1clUE Vigil Cuatro: bit.ly/2K8aSrC MarS Multi m2: bit.ly/2trjOCb

[@d.nastyfishing6091]

If they all are made to save your life last minute.. then any of those products should do the job at hand .. awesome video

[@SkydiveVibes]

D.Nasty Fishing yeah we should never need it. ;)

[@ahmedshabbir5918]

Awesome always . hope you and your baby doing well

[@SkydiveVibes]

Ahmed Shabbir Thanks and yes the family is doing awesome!

[@frcgfd107]

Which one do you have? Would you like to use a different one?

[@SkydiveVibes]

Mark Zanghetti I have a vigil 1 but need to upgrade it. I was impressed with the Mars M2 though.

[@patrickmitchell100]

Your so awesome I wish I could go skydiving with you just watching your videos makes me want to jump off my couch but i think the aad wouldn't work for two foot jumps 😝

[@stopspinskydiving]

I have the Vigil Cuatro. According to my rigger, the parts for Cypres and Vigil come from the same warehouse.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Jason C interesting. Thanks.

[@stopspinskydiving]

Skydive Vibes I hear from people (not you) that Vigil doesn’t work or Cypres doesn’t work. One of our S&TAs who’s also a rigger, TI and AFFI said the internals all come from the same place. To downplay one is the same as downplaying your favorite. It’s like the people who have a favorite car brand. Ford is no better than Chevy or vice versa. All items can have flaws or not operate the way they should. I’m a believer that as long as I have an AAD back there, I’ve done my part in ensuring my safety. From that point, it’s up to the device to operate properly if needed.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Jason C they are all supposed to work as they should and every brand have had flaws at some point. But it's really uncommon. I agree that no one is better than another. It's all about choice and maybe preference on the maintenance schedule.

[@stopspinskydiving]

Skydive Vibes exactly! Love your vids and channel! Keep bringing it, 🐈!

[@timmeier4136]

I just heared that there was or were some virigl units with production error and now cutting knive, but it was just "grapevine". 'cause i am living in germany i think that i am going for a cypres after i got my licencse and a few jumps :) btw weight is the same with all models?

[@dontgolow69]

Just Dont Go Low Stay Safe.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Great advice!

[@ajsphinx]

if I'm not wrong, the pricing and the benefits don't match. Less benefits for higher cost and vice versa. what's the logic? Anyways nice and informative video as always.

[@SkydiveVibes]

I guess the prices are set according to the brand because the MarS m2 is less popular and somewhat new on the market so less demand for it.

[@timmeier4136]

cool videos :) btw are you the girl from the memes :D

[@SkydiveVibes]

Hahaha no fortunately hahaha

[@ScuttleProductions]

This is an informative video. However, I wouldn't call it a review. You're more summarizing the info that is available online for each product. I would like to see an honest review where skydivers share their actual opinions about the various AAD models. Thank you for the information.

[@skydiver333nacer2]

🌹🌹

[@hans-joergfuchs5428]

MILITARY Cypress nothing else!

[@robertneven7563]

hallo lady the vigil is made just 10km from my home in ????????yes Belguim

[@grahamthebaronhesketh.]

We never jumped AAD. I had a round reserve and a pull out deployment. Sex was safe and skydiving was dangerous.

[@seanpendleton6354]

Have these things ever failed

[@coolbreezetg6]

You move too much, it's disturbing. Just talk

[@marksalsbery9826]

What?!? No way! Besides, the way she says “together” is amazing! 😜 Love your videos Catherine, thank you!!

[@tylerhall6455]

dont listen to this d.b. Love your vids, and never noticed you "move too much" lol