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Item: Mamba 
Manufacturer: Aerodyne Research Corporation   (1379 Hits)
Purpose: Main 
Shape Elliptical 
Cells 9 
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Description:
The Aerodyne Mamba is the ultimate high performance 9 cell elliptical designed with the more experienced pilot in mind that isn't looking for all the costs and pack volume issues associated with cross braced canopies. It is intended to compete with canopies like the Katana and Crossfire.

Added: 2005-11-01 | Item ID: 551


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4 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

I like it!
Rated by: Jonsmann (more about me) on 2009-05-31 11:33:21 (user reviews) Review ID:2191

Pros: Soft openings, very responsive, strong flare
Cons: Funky openings

I jump a Mamba 104 loaded at 1.7 lb/sqft. Super responsive in toggles. The only canopy I know turning faster than the Mamba is the Diablo. The flare is super strong, and landing in any condition is easy. The demo Mamba 117 I tried had the most terrible openings I have have ever experienced! At first it felt like a 50/50 chance of cutting it away every jump! You have to use all the tricks in the book to make it open acceptably. Yet, it flew so great that I bought a Mamba 104. Fortunately, the 104 opens much better than the demo! If you cannot handle the stress of the openings, you don't want this canopy! If you can handle it you are rewarded with the most responsive flying available! The Aerodyne material on the Mamba states that it flies flat, I disagree it is trimmed very steep (I love it!).

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Mamba 140
Rated by: jmpjumkie (more about me) on 2009-03-11 10:12:21 (user reviews) Review ID:2151

Pros: Flare! Swoops! Responsiveness!
Cons: none

I've put 200+ jumps on my canopy, and it gets better every jump. The light riser inputs, the amazing flare characteristics, and the range you are able to get, are awesome! Being attentive on openings, will reduce or remove any problems on deployment, thats the closet i could get for a "con". When you're ready for a high performance 9 cell, this is one you should check out. A+++

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4 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

ULTIMATE non X-Braced Swooping Machine
Rated by: verticalflier (more about me) on 2007-06-23 20:48:40 (user reviews) Review ID:1830

Pros: Great Swoops
Cons: I am still looking for one

I have two Mambas 96 loading them about 1.85 :1. All I can say that for the longest time I wanted to buy a Crossfire 2. Last summer I have demoed Crossfire 2 and put several jumps on it. Then without doing a demo I ordered Mamba 96. It was a gamble but after couple of jumps I knew I had my container full of fun. I have put about 150 jumps on my Mamba since April. This is an ultimate swooping machine in the non-cross braced fully elliptical class. I will take it over Crossfire 2 any day for a simple reason of performance. All inputs are awesome and it is very responsive to harness turns. Front riser pressure is very, very light giving you ability to stay in a dive longer. If you are already using rears be prepared for long swoops. It lands awesome using toggles as well as just rear risers. Demo one if you have a chance!

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