candace 0 #1 November 27, 2006 so i need some help getting straight to the point and finding out what the main differences between a safire2 and a crossfire2....preferrably a size 149 and maybe perhaps what the diff between a safire2 and a pilot.........thanks!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #2 November 27, 2006 I would have a peer in the gear section, under main canopies, Icarus / Aerodyne. This may give you some ideas about the differences. Pilot is a great choice... but everyone has their own favourites. I would recommend against the Crossfire right now, but I'm sure you'll think the same once you have read about it. *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candace 0 #3 November 27, 2006 i fly a pilot right now thanks for ur input though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianfry713 0 #4 November 27, 2006 Icarus recommends at least 500 skydives to jump a Crossfire2. It's a high performance canopy that demands attention. It's very elliptical, opens soft, dives pretty well, and has a ton of flare. The safire2 opens really slow and has a very short recovery arc and high front riser pressure. The pilot is nice, but I've only done a couple of jumps on them. My favorite in the intermediate canopies is the Sabre 2. So far, my favorite advanced canopy is the Katana. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candace 0 #5 November 27, 2006 ah, i see......thanks, that helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vectracide 0 #6 November 28, 2006 Candace, I have owned both the Safire and the Crossfire. As far as opening characteristics, they are pretty much the same....but if that is if you have good body position. Safire is more forgiving than the Crossfire. Flight characteristics are in 2 different classes. One is what they call "semi-elliptical"(safire) and one is "fully-elliptical"(crossfire). For a jumper of your experience, I believe that you will get the most benefit with the Safire out of those 2. I have not jumped a Pilot, so I cannot comment on that. What I can tell you, is that the Safire opens very very nice, it has very good long spotability, a huge toggle range, and massive flare power. This is a very good canopy for those looking for that "between" canopy. One that is higher performing than a square, but much safer and managable, while still being exciting and educating all at the same time. It's a good bet. I must resonate the previous poster on the Crossfire not being the right canopy for you at your current place and time. As much as some people will say that it is fine for you right now, if you haven't owned either the Safire, or Pilot, or Sabre2, or any other semi-elliptical.....the Crossfire2 can get you in a heap of trouble in short order. Give one of the others a chance first....I'm sure you won't be disappointed. B. ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites candace 0 #7 November 29, 2006 nice... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Vectracide 0 #6 November 28, 2006 Candace, I have owned both the Safire and the Crossfire. As far as opening characteristics, they are pretty much the same....but if that is if you have good body position. Safire is more forgiving than the Crossfire. Flight characteristics are in 2 different classes. One is what they call "semi-elliptical"(safire) and one is "fully-elliptical"(crossfire). For a jumper of your experience, I believe that you will get the most benefit with the Safire out of those 2. I have not jumped a Pilot, so I cannot comment on that. What I can tell you, is that the Safire opens very very nice, it has very good long spotability, a huge toggle range, and massive flare power. This is a very good canopy for those looking for that "between" canopy. One that is higher performing than a square, but much safer and managable, while still being exciting and educating all at the same time. It's a good bet. I must resonate the previous poster on the Crossfire not being the right canopy for you at your current place and time. As much as some people will say that it is fine for you right now, if you haven't owned either the Safire, or Pilot, or Sabre2, or any other semi-elliptical.....the Crossfire2 can get you in a heap of trouble in short order. Give one of the others a chance first....I'm sure you won't be disappointed. B. ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
