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Aerodyne ZPX colors...

 

 


ChrisL

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Oct 27, 2009, 6:45 AM

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Aerodyne ZPX colors... Can't Post

I'm looking to order a new Pilot in ZPX

Problem is that its a crap shoot on colors because
Aerodyne wont provide me any swatches or even photo's
of the ZPX fabric and on-line coloring programs just dont tell you what its really going to look like.

They have a somewhat limited color selection in ZPX and gave the colors funny names.
I cant tell if "Fire" is actually red or a different color all together.

Anyone have any decent photo's of their ZPX canopies???


FrEaK_aCcIdEnT


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Oct 27, 2009, 8:52 AM

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Re: [ChrisL] Aerodyne ZPX colors... [In reply to] Can't Post

I don't have any pictures, sorry... I am just subscribing to this one. I am in the market for a ZPX pilot and am in the same situation!

Lets see your ZPX colors people!Smile


bigway

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Oct 27, 2009, 6:34 PM

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Re: [ChrisL] Aerodyne ZPX colors... [In reply to] Can't Post

HEy mate, Send me your email. I have sold my fair share of ZPX canopies and can get my customers to send their photos out to you.
The last one i had at my place was a Sunburst and Fire ZPX.
Looked awesome. The red is like a crimson but a bit lighter.
There is a similar theme with all the colours, they have this certain tone to them, almost like a 'pastel' tone, maybe that is not the best way to say it, maybe a 'crayon' tone. Just the colours are very soft.

So you are not going to get a really bright red, more like a soft red

Hard to explain but hope my description put some sort of imagine in your mind.
Anyway, through me your email and I will get some photos sent to you.
My email is Gary@karnagekrew.com


ChrisL

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Oct 29, 2009, 1:44 PM

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Re: [ChrisL] Aerodyne ZPX colors... [In reply to] Can't Post


In Reply To
Aerodyne wont provide me any swatches or even photo's
of the ZPX fabric


Correction! I jumped the gun with this statement.
Aerodyne has sent me some swatches.

Once they arrive, I will post pix here for anyone that's curious!


FrEaK_aCcIdEnT


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Oct 29, 2009, 2:57 PM

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Re: [ChrisL] Aerodyne ZPX colors... [In reply to] Can't Post

Thank you!!! Did they send all the colors or just a few?


ChrisL

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Oct 29, 2009, 8:06 PM

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Re: [FrEaK_aCcIdEnT] Aerodyne ZPX colors... [In reply to] Can't Post


In Reply To
Thank you!!! Did they send all the colors or just a few?


I wont know till they get here but I'm gonna assume they sent all the colors that are available currently.
Tracking info say it'll be here the 3rd. I'll make sure to post pix...


bigway

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Nov 1, 2009, 4:58 AM

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Re: [ChrisL] Aerodyne ZPX colors... [In reply to] Can't Post

here is sunburst and fire.
Attachments: canopy.JPG (231 KB)


ChrisL

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Nov 3, 2009, 7:19 PM

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Re: [ChrisL] Aerodyne ZPX colors... [In reply to] Can't Post

Here we go.

Left to Right and Top to Bottom

Margarita, Purple Haze, Fire, Sunlight
Carbon, Ocean Blue, Chrome, Ice
Attachments: ZPX.jpg (252 KB)


FrEaK_aCcIdEnT


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Nov 3, 2009, 9:56 PM

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Re: [ChrisL] Aerodyne ZPX colors... [In reply to] Can't Post

schweeet! Thanks! Got it all figured out! Smile


g3ninfinite

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Nov 3, 2009, 10:44 PM

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Re: [bigway] Aerodyne ZPX colors... [In reply to] Can't Post

when they say 15-20% lower pack volume what does that translate to? a size or 2 sizes smaller?


bigway

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Nov 3, 2009, 11:52 PM

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Re: [g3ninfinite] Aerodyne ZPX colors... [In reply to] Can't Post

Depends how you look at it.

A rough estimate would mean that a Pilot ZPX 168 would be the same size as a Safire 2 169 or a sabre 2 170.

Aerodyne measure their canopies from the bottom skin while PD and Icarus measure from the top skin.

So A pilot ZP 168 would not always fit in a container that would take a firm Sabre 2 170

In other words it is only one size smaller than Regular Pilot ZP canopies but the same size as regular PD and Icarus canopies.

Thats pretty much my take on it.

I have a bunch of ZPX demo canopies on the way, Once they arrive I will be able to play around a bit more and get more hands on.


(This post was edited by bigway on Nov 3, 2009, 11:54 PM)


Premier freeatlast

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Nov 4, 2009, 8:58 AM

Post #12 of 12 (191 views)

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Re: [ChrisL] Aerodyne ZPX colors... [In reply to] Can't Post

 
Hey Chris

I'm pleased to see that you got sorted out ...

Now all you have to do is chose your combo! Cool

 
 
 


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