lewmonst 0 #1 March 24, 2004 How many jumps on the Katana so far? What other canopy can you compare the openings to? How do you pack normally? How consistent are the openings? How long to open? Thanks! peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hkf 0 #2 March 24, 2004 60 jumps so far opens a bit quicker than sabre 2, but openings are mostly uneventful. Had a few turn me upto 180, but have since found that I let one brake get a bit twisted, so could be that. Normal pro pack, don't roll or push the nose in and quarter slider, don't pull the slider down in front like velocity. It probably takes about 500 feet to open. It is also the most awesome piece of skydiving equipment I have ever owned, and I am in love with it!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #3 March 24, 2004 QuoteHow many jumps on the Katana so far? About 80 jumps on mine and 20 on the demo before that - 100 total QuoteWhat other canopy can you compare the openings to? Hmm, most of my jumps are on a Stiletto but the openings aren't anything alike. I've done a couple Sabre2 jumps and openings are comparable, although I find the Katana opens better. QuoteHow do you pack normally? PRO pack. Clear the line, don't do anything with the nose, half the slider - I always make a big deal of making sure there is a lot of slider that is going to catch the air. QuoteHow consistent are the openings? Extremely consistent. Out of 100 jumps I have had one brisk opening (not hard by any means), 1 line twist and a handful of off heading openings. Most of the openings have been within 90 degrees of heading and open super nice. Very soft openings. QuoteHow long to open? I'd guess around 600 feet but I don't check my alti right before pulling or right after opening. I check on breakoff, track away and pull and then deal with my chest strap, slider, etc. before looking at my alti. They are very soft but don't take too long. I absolutely love my Katana. I love everything about it more than any other canopy I have tried. I demoed one and bought one the day I returned the demo. Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #4 March 25, 2004 thanks for the reviews guys, anyone else??? peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #5 March 26, 2004 Lew - saw quite a few in Deland. NeedToJump (Ari) has been jumping his for a while and Jari jumps one as well (but I'm sure he does mostly BM stuff). Ari was very pleased. I'm sure he'd answer any questions in a PM. Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #6 March 27, 2004 QuoteAri was very pleased. I'm sure he'd answer any questions in a PM. Yup, I absolutely love my baby and I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have about it in a PM Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
