sdctlc 0 #1 March 12, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=310&item=7141310809&rd=1 Here is a canopy that you dont see too often.... It has been awhile but i hope people do remember the Nova and that it was not a canopy know for good flight characteristics.... Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALONSKY 0 #2 March 12, 2005 Yeah, I saw that too, so I e-mailed the seller to let him know about it here is the email and his response. You asked: "Hey, just thought you may want to know. The Nova canopy is dangerous and was grounded for sometime due to quite a few deaths from it collapsing. You may want to caution buyers (just would not want a newbie getting killed on one)" thanx, A newbie would need to take it to a rigger for inspection and installation, if the rigger thought it was unsafe then the buyer would would have to try to sell it, thanx for the concern. NICE GUY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divnswoop 0 #3 March 12, 2005 Quote It has been awhile but i hope people do remember the Nova and that it was not a canopy know for good flight characteristics.... Actually for their time they had GREAT flight characteristics.........until they started collapsing! .....I was getting in the plane when Gary had his accident in z-hills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #4 March 12, 2005 It's a steal for $150 Ken"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 March 12, 2005 QuoteThe Nova canopy is dangerous Not entirely true. There were some that flew great.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonsmann 0 #6 March 13, 2005 From e-bay: QuoteThis is a like new, older Main canopy that was my X- wifes. I have had it in my closet for 10 years now, its time to let it go. Makes me wonder if he was widowed or just divorced. Jacques Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #7 March 13, 2005 QuoteIt's a steal for $150 Ken That's a damn expensive car-cover... Elvisio "pink car cover?" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #8 March 13, 2005 Makes me wonder if he was widowed or just divorced. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,466 #9 March 14, 2005 >Not entirely true. There were some that flew great. Yep. I have a Nova 150; it's the best landing 150 I've ever jumped (including ellipticals.) It has the new lineset and the bigger slider, but openings still tend to be hard. And I wouldn't jump it at Perris in the summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbennettjr 0 #10 March 14, 2005 Just a heads up...The NOVA didn't sell. In fact, it didn't get one bid. I guess nobody had a spouse they wanted to give it to? chuck Canis meus id comedit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgarango 0 #11 March 14, 2005 I agree a 100% with billvon and diablopilot even though I'm not that experienced. I have a Nova 150. I put more than 200 jumps on it and I never had any problems with it (mine also has the slider with the pockets and new lineset). Good flying characteristics and good landings (at least the last time I jumped it 2 years ago) I still have it and the only time I wouldn't jump it is on a very windy day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcajump 153 #12 March 14, 2005 An even more morbid one showed up on E-Bay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=310&item=7142040968&rd=1 Can't say they aren't open about their listing, but I was wondering if anyone else knows anything about it...Always remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
