JYRO Kraken Canopy

The JYRO Kraken Main Canopy.

She’s a wing of legends. The Kraken delivers unprecedented opening and flare characteristics. She’s ideal for wingsuiting novices but will excite even the most experienced pilots. This hybrid low-pack volume wing has a lightweight configuration which allows the pilot to pack bigger sizes in a normal container without sacrificing fabric longevity (read about Kraken pack volume below). This coupled back with a tighter, firmer tail makes the outline curvy for high maneuverability in the sky. This wing is the ultimate 'party in the front and business at the back', she's super responsive and holds tight when pushed hard. She is the canopy equivalent of Che Guevara, Marilyn Monroe and Brian Jones all in one. The Kraken is a must have for any wingsuiter and will have you grinning ear to ear as you fly back to whatever landing area you can make it to. Kidding. Kinda.

Canopies low(er) in aspect ratio and ellipticity (fat 7-cell canopies) have better heading performance, and stability in flight – good for when you’re spun up in line twists after opening – something you wingsuit pilots have told JYRO is possible no matter how much we scream “BODY POSITION” at you!

The problem with this is, wings shaped like this are not exactly renowned for their glide performance and sharp handling.

So how does JYRO make something handicapped by the very nature of its job fly well? The answer – as usual – was a combination of ideas floating around the head of JYRO aeronautical engineer Julien, and the production and test jump team.

Designing the Kraken was a long process because it was new to JYRO. Traditionally JYRO has focused more on flight performance than on opening a canopy in a wingsuit wake. So it took JYRO a few years, but ended up with a very technical canopy full of cool features and ideas that makes it very different from any existing wingsuit canopy. The result is a low bulk (she packs about 15% smaller than a 9-cell non-crossbraced canopy like the Safire 3 or Crossfire 3), long lasting canopy with very reliable and stable openings that lands like a dream.

This is JYRO's very first wingsuit specific parachute. The result of thousands of test jumps,cutaways, and lots of spilt (and consumed) beer. Whist other manufacturers approached designing this type of wing drawing from their experience with BASE canopies, JYRO looked to their deep understanding of modern day wings, aerodynamics, and type of ingenuity that produces world class skydiving parachutes – the JYRO trademark.

All in all, JYRO is super proud of what they ended up with. It is a canopy that is bloody good for its intended purpose of opening well after you’re finished prancing around the sky in your dress…ahem, wingsuit… and simultaneously offers a fun filled flight and powerful flare. Oh, and if you jump it slick, it won’t break your back. Nice.

Openings
The game changer. JYRO knew this was a big factor to all the wingsuiters out there. The modern day wingsuit is capable of incredible glide, but this efficiency brings its own set of complications when designing a parachute to match. The biggest factor is the turbulent wake formed behind the wingsuit – right where you deploy your parachute…

Kraken openings are quick but not hard – you’ll feel inflation immediately. The vent helps control the heading. Once the center cell and adjacent cells inflate, the canopy slowly pressurises with a predictable reliability. Should line-twists occur, fear not! The Kraken will sail on level seas. Aarrrrgh-me Hearties! [Applicable Pirate reference. ]

Inputs
Intuitive and precise, each input delivers a predictable response. From opening to landing the Kraken is a confidence builder.

Toggles
Your first point of contact leaves you knowing you’ve taken control. Big inputs will produce an immediate response. Flying slow and steady you’ll always feel in control and connected to the canopy.

Stall point
The slow flight characteristics were a very important design factor. You’ll get plenty of warning before she stalls. Slowly let the toggles back out and she will recover to normal flight in an easy and stress free transition.

Rear risers
There’s lots of feel and response – the Kraken has fantastic glide! Milk those rears and disprove the myth that all wingsuiters land off.

Front Risers
F is for fun! Yep, you can dive the Kraken, and she will respond!

Performance
The Kraken has designed to be an exceptional wingsuit canopy. This also meant making sure she didn’t feel like a bus. She’s got loads of zip. Fly her nice and slow for those busy landing patterns when you want lots of vertical separation. Or dive her at the ground and drag some turf! There’s plenty of fun to be had!

Recovery Arc
JYRO is a firm believer this canopy should have some dive. The recovery arc is longer than typically experienced with similar 7 cell designs. If you want to have your cake ( a nice sensible wingsuit canopy) and eat it too (swoop the shit out of it), then go go go!

Flare
The Kraken has a wide range of performance, the flare is one of the most important aspects. She wont dissapoint. Those nil wind tiptoe landings will feel very natural.

Kraken Pack Volume
The Kraken packs about 15% smaller than a 9-cell non-crossbraced canopy like Safire 3 or Crossfire 3. This means you can pack at least 1 standard size up in the same container.

The Crossfire 3 and Safire 3 may typically be found in your container manufacturer’s sizing charts, which you may use as a reference for what size Kraken will fit in your container.

The Kraken’s fit to your container will depend on many other things such as how tight your previous canopy was in the container, packing skills, how old each canopy is, etc., so please take the information above as a general rule of thumb!

Pack volume comparison:

S3/C3 Kraken
169      189
149      169
139      149
129      139
119      129
109      119

Stock Kraken Orders:

Pick one from the stock list at this link. 

• Write ChutingStar Customer Order in the instructions box when filling out canopy details.
• Put your info and name in Billing Info section (ignore $500 minimum payment required)
• Put ChutingStar's info in Shipping Info section:
• Your Name
• ChutingStar Skydiving Gear SuperStore
• 1349 Old 41 Hwy NW, Suite 105, Marietta, Georgia, 30060
• 7704454000
• [email protected]
• Write ChutingStar Customer Order in shipping instructions box
• Select Bank Transfer for payment method
• Submit
• On the top left of your order confirmation will be the Order Number. 
• Checkout at ChutingStar.com to pay for your order, and submit your JYRO order number in the notes section at checkout. We will match up the order with JYRO and verify all your details.

Custom Kraken Orders:

Complete your design at this link.

• Write ChutingStar Customer Order in the instructions box when filling out canopy details.
• Put your info and name in Billing Info section (ignore $500 minimum payment required)
• Put ChutingStar's info in Shipping Info section:
• Your Name
• ChutingStar Skydiving Gear SuperStore
• 1349 Old 41 Hwy NW, Suite 105, Marietta, Georgia, 30060
• 7704454000
• [email protected]
• Write ChutingStar Customer Order in shipping instructions box
• Select Bank Transfer for payment method
• Submit
• On the top left of your order confirmation will be the Order Number. 
• Checkout at ChutingStar.com to pay for your order, and submit your JYRO order number in the notes section at checkout. We will match up the order with JYRO and verify all your details.

SkySnatch Special

Add a special color Squirrel SkySNATCH PC in Fluoro Yellow to your Kraken order. Just select this with your order above.

The SkySNATCH by Squirrel is an evolution in pilot chute design. The three dimensional partial toroidal shape is the most technically advanced design being used in skydiving today. Simply put, the SkySNATCH is the most efficient and stable PC available.

The kill-line pilot chute system for skydiving comes standard with an 8′ bridle (from pin to PC attach-point, 11′ in total), attachment mallions, and a carbon fiber handle. The SkySnatch is designed to work with D-bags with a bottom grommet size of #4 or #5 only.

The SkySNATCH is constructed from ZP. It is currently available with your Kraken in the following size/handle/color configuration:

• 30″ Six-gores with apex vent, kill-line bridle, carbon handle – Fluoro Yellow (photo in images above)

You can also order the SkySnatch separately from ChutingStar in standard colors and different sizes at this link.