rcc 0 #1 May 18, 2006 Who makes the Dragon canopy and it it a good canopy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #2 May 18, 2006 The Dragon is an older Vertigo canopy, which is no longer in production. It's basically a re-trimmed skydiving canopy (I think a lightning, but I could be wrong on that) with some extra reinforcement. In my experience, the pressurization slider down was extremely poor. Note: Do not confuse the new Rock Dragon canopy from Apex (which is still available from them) with the older and no longer available Dragon canopy from Vertigo.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
460 0 #3 May 18, 2006 I thought it was based on the PD 253 (and the other large sizes) reserve. The Dragon was well noted for having strange pressure wave oscillate through the cells for several moments even after inflation. It can look scary from what I recall.Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcc 0 #4 May 18, 2006 It is a older Dragon218 the guy is wanting $225.I did have a fox 245 but i sold it and bought ASYLUM gear and i need a canopy.The things that i will be jumping are 1800 foot towers with bid open fields for landing.Do you think in your experence this is a good canopy to buy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #5 May 18, 2006 QuoteI thought it was based on the PD 253... Wasn't it manufactured by Precision?-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcc 0 #6 May 18, 2006 I need a canopy A.S.A.P what do i do?I am looking for something in the 220-245 range.Does anyone have a canopy for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #7 May 18, 2006 QuoteDo you think in your experence this is a good canopy to buy? I wouldn't recommend it, but if you're careful about what you use it for, you can probably get away with it. Just ask yourself "if I've only got my overloaded Dragon, and my buddy calls and wants to take me downtown for a building with a street landing, will I be able to say 'no'?"-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcc 0 #8 May 18, 2006 I have walked down from an object many of times and i am not afraid to do it again.But i want something that i can jump all the time.Do you know anyone that hase a canopy for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyFlyer 0 #9 May 18, 2006 QuoteI need a canopy A.S.A.P what do i do?I am looking for something in the 220-245 range.Does anyone have a canopy for sale. Have you tried calling the manufacturers and asking if they have stock conopies? I would call Marty at Assylum and aslo Apex to see what they might have. They are much better canopies. -Bill ~ Fear is the thief of dreams... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #10 May 18, 2006 What is the rush? You might consider buying the Dragon and ordering a modern canopy at the same time, and then re-selling the Dragon when you get the newer gear. Or, you could keep the Dragon for "2nd rig" use (water landings, gear confiscation jumps, etc), since you wouldn't be nearly as tempted to use it on the more technical stuff if you had another canopy in hand.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #11 May 18, 2006 Do a search. The Dragon is a PD reserve with the line trim of a PD lightning, it was build by PD for Vertigo. Vented dragons opens nicely and flare like crap. Unvented open like shit. A Super Raven does a better job than either one if that's your cup of tea.Memento Audere Semper 903 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #12 May 18, 2006 >>I need a canopy A.S.A.P what do i do?I am looking for something in the 220-245 range.Does anyone have a canopy for sale.<< (951) 940-1324 NickD BASE 194 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #13 May 18, 2006 I got a pink and burgady '87 Fury 220. Asking 1895.Memento Audere Semper 903 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #14 May 18, 2006 QuoteI need a canopy A.S.A.P what do i do?I am looking for something in the 220-245 range.Does anyone have a canopy for sale. linky This guy has been trying to sell his gear for months...all in perfect condition. If the combo was a size larger, I'd have bought it already.Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapaz 0 #15 May 19, 2006 I have for you: -Dagger 222, 100 jumps, U$S 600 -Cruislite 220, BASE ready, 50 jumps, U$S 350 -FOX 245, vented no valves, 200 jumps, U$S 750 I pay the shipping by UPS or Fedex NICOLAS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reiner1 0 #16 May 21, 2006 I jumped a Dragon 218 once- ZP topskin. i wasnt very experienced. took it too low. tight landing area. scary ride. broke my ankle real good. reiner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
