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Faqtor

Item: Faqtor 
Manufacturer: Paratec   (506 Hits)
Purpose: Main 
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Description:
The new Faqtor leaves no wish unfulfilled,
from smooth, on heading openings to mega
swoops. The Faqtor is an excellent transition
canopy for the experienced intermediate jumpers
who have their sights set on the swoop pit.

Added: 2003-10-14 | Item ID: 451


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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Faqtor 150
Rated by: ocean (more about me) on 2007-07-19 10:21:06 (user reviews) Review ID:1840

Pros: Flying machine
Cons: Big slider

I have jumped the Faqtor 150 approx 100 jumps, this is a flying machine. Quick respons on risers, toogles and great flare. It can also really build up speed if you are up to it ;-). I used to have a Sxxxxx, but due to shitty openings (roler coaster woohooo) i did not want to have that canopy again. So I went with my gut feeling, and got a Faqtor even thou I didnt know anything about it at all. Next year I will propably go for another Faqtor, but a 120 sqft :-). I have no trouble recommending this canopy to a skydiver with at least 200 jumps ++.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

what a great canopy
Rated by: m1keymike (more about me) on 2005-07-30 00:00:00 (user reviews) Review ID:1338

Pros: soft on heading openings, long swoops and loads of flare.
Cons: none

i bought my faqtor 135 second hand and its loaded about 1.65. what can i say it opens on heading and nice and soft. then it comes to landing well you pull those front risers and your off, a nice steep dive then planes out beautifully. i have landed mine on back risers and toggles and all of them have been sweet. nice one paratec!

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

This canopy has the "X" Factor
Rated by: wsskydiving (more about me) on 2004-06-10 00:00:00 (user reviews) Review ID:995

Pros: Soft on-heading openings, long swoops, predictable flight characteristics, good glide angle, easy to put down in a tight
Cons: none

What can I say - I love this canopy. I have jumped just about everything in it's class, and nothing comes close. So far I have put in excess of 800 jumps on my 135 loaded at 1.55 - and never had a problem. Prior to this I did over 1100 jumps an Sabres and Stilettos, and the faqtor leaves them both in it's wake. I mainly do AFF and 4 Way. I teach AFF all over the world, at DZ's of various sizes. I've never had to worry about putting my canopy down in a tight spot on an off-landing, and yet the swoops are amazing. Last year I entered the the 1st UK Pro Swoop Tour, and was amazedwhen I finished halfway up the rankings, beating several people on cross-braced / air locked swoop machines. I'd recommend this canopy to anyone who is looking at improving their swooping at intermediate to expert level - it rocks!

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