Maximus1 0 #1 December 20, 2003 I just purchased a Spectre 135 DOM 1997. It lists a max wt. of 148.5? Another Spectre 135 DOM 2000 shows a max wt. of 216, which coincides with PDs website. Can the 148.5 be correct? Were Spectres manufactured differently in '97? - Maximus It's not that I'm afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aneblett 0 #2 December 21, 2003 Hi I also had the same question about my stiletto, also manufactured in the mid 90's has a lower max weight than I expected and not the weight that is listed on PDs site. I have a hunch but I am curious if anyone knows for sure what the reason is. AdrianS.E.X. party #2 ..It is far worse to live with fear, than to die confronting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximus1 0 #3 December 21, 2003 Adrian, is the max wt on your stiletto less than your exit wt? My exit wt is about 180 and max wt on the Spectre is 148.5. I currently jump a Spectre 120 DOM 2000 and am within max weights, but am concerned with this Spectre. From what I've read, the harness is the weakest link and is rated between 2500# and 6000# (gross wt * g force). I don't think I should be concerned about jumping the 135, but I'd like to know if it may rip apart on me. - Maximus It's not that I'm afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aneblett 0 #4 December 21, 2003 Quoteis the max wt on your stiletto less than your exit wt? No it isn't less than my exit weight and thus why I haven't really investigated it until now. Now that I think about it though I think that mine says 148.5kg on it too for max weight. My rig is not here with me now otherwise I would check. AdrianS.E.X. party #2 ..It is far worse to live with fear, than to die confronting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximus1 0 #5 December 22, 2003 QuoteI think that mine says 148.5kg on it too for max weight. That would be 326.7 lbs. Seems too high. - Maximus It's not that I'm afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aneblett 0 #6 December 22, 2003 you know you are right! I will have to check that when I get my rig back. Doesn't seem like anyone else has any light to shed on this though... AgeS.E.X. party #2 ..It is far worse to live with fear, than to die confronting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #7 December 22, 2003 Kg to Pounds was the first thing I checked. I can only gues that PD raised the max recommended wingloading from 1.1:1 to 1.5:1 for the Spectre 135. Maybe PD will chime in with the answer Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
