dks13827 3 #1 June 17, 2009 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #2 June 17, 2009 Yes. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3508658 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3542159 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3538853 I should add ... I have one on order and am expecting it in the next few weeks. Obviously, I liked it. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dragon2 0 #3 June 17, 2009 Good openings, not too hard not too soft. On heading openings, behaves itself in linetwists. Great intermediate/wingsuit/cameraflyer canopy. Easy to pack due to Optimum fabric used, packs up small. Flies flat, easy to get back from a long spot. Do not overload (= more than WL 1.3) or you'll have trouble flaring (flare feels real mushy at WL 1.4), at a lower WL the flare is fine. All in all, this is a canopy I like. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NealFitz 0 #4 June 17, 2009 is it true that at least 2 of the cells have to be orange?? (no2 and no8 i think) Dudeist Skydiver #170 You do not need a parachute to skydive, you only need one to skydive again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #5 June 17, 2009 Quote is it true that at least 2 of the cells have to be orange?? (no2 and no8 i think) Um ... no, though the bottom skin (the Optimum fabric skin) can be any color you like as long as it's white."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites P-dro 0 #6 June 18, 2009 I tried it and I have been disapointed. I tried a Pulse 150, loaded @1,45. I found the opening only average, mostly a bit brisk for my taste. Very reactive on toggle, heavy risers, flare only OK. I only put 2 jumps on it and I gave it back, I found the the Stom a lot more to my taste (I jump a Sabre 2 150).... It's absolutely not a review, just a quick impression... One of my friend was very pleased with the Pulse and puchased one. So be sure to try beforehand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #7 June 18, 2009 Yep, as always, opinions are like assholes ... everyone's got one. The only one that matters is your own if you're planning to jump the canopy. I had the opposite impression. Loved the Pulse, was kind of "meh" on the Storm. That's why it's great that PD has such an accessible demo program - there's really no excuse for not trying one! (At least in the U.S. - I don't know if international shipping charges make the costs prohibitive outside the U.S.). "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpwally 0 #8 June 18, 2009 Ahha, thats the stuff i'm looking for ? Why did you find the Storm ,,,meh...? Please discuss why you didn't care for it..thanks muchsmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #9 June 18, 2009 Wasn't the right canopy for me - I liked the openings, but there wasn't much else about it that would tear me away from my current canopy (Pilot). The particular one I demoed had a trim issue (slight built-in turn that I had to counter to get it to fly straight), so I had that to contend with as well. Other than the trim problem I can't say there was anything in particular I didn't like about it, but there wasn't anything in particular I loved about it either. There are a lot of reviews of the Storm on here that are written by people who have jumped it considerably more than me, though - I didn't put that many jumps on it b/c the trim problem was annoying (and weather was a factor, too)."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke 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
NWFlyer 2 #2 June 17, 2009 Yes. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3508658 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3542159 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3538853 I should add ... I have one on order and am expecting it in the next few weeks. Obviously, I liked it. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #3 June 17, 2009 Good openings, not too hard not too soft. On heading openings, behaves itself in linetwists. Great intermediate/wingsuit/cameraflyer canopy. Easy to pack due to Optimum fabric used, packs up small. Flies flat, easy to get back from a long spot. Do not overload (= more than WL 1.3) or you'll have trouble flaring (flare feels real mushy at WL 1.4), at a lower WL the flare is fine. All in all, this is a canopy I like. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NealFitz 0 #4 June 17, 2009 is it true that at least 2 of the cells have to be orange?? (no2 and no8 i think) Dudeist Skydiver #170 You do not need a parachute to skydive, you only need one to skydive again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #5 June 17, 2009 Quote is it true that at least 2 of the cells have to be orange?? (no2 and no8 i think) Um ... no, though the bottom skin (the Optimum fabric skin) can be any color you like as long as it's white."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P-dro 0 #6 June 18, 2009 I tried it and I have been disapointed. I tried a Pulse 150, loaded @1,45. I found the opening only average, mostly a bit brisk for my taste. Very reactive on toggle, heavy risers, flare only OK. I only put 2 jumps on it and I gave it back, I found the the Stom a lot more to my taste (I jump a Sabre 2 150).... It's absolutely not a review, just a quick impression... One of my friend was very pleased with the Pulse and puchased one. So be sure to try beforehand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 June 18, 2009 Yep, as always, opinions are like assholes ... everyone's got one. The only one that matters is your own if you're planning to jump the canopy. I had the opposite impression. Loved the Pulse, was kind of "meh" on the Storm. That's why it's great that PD has such an accessible demo program - there's really no excuse for not trying one! (At least in the U.S. - I don't know if international shipping charges make the costs prohibitive outside the U.S.). "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #8 June 18, 2009 Ahha, thats the stuff i'm looking for ? Why did you find the Storm ,,,meh...? Please discuss why you didn't care for it..thanks muchsmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #9 June 18, 2009 Wasn't the right canopy for me - I liked the openings, but there wasn't much else about it that would tear me away from my current canopy (Pilot). The particular one I demoed had a trim issue (slight built-in turn that I had to counter to get it to fly straight), so I had that to contend with as well. Other than the trim problem I can't say there was anything in particular I didn't like about it, but there wasn't anything in particular I loved about it either. There are a lot of reviews of the Storm on here that are written by people who have jumped it considerably more than me, though - I didn't put that many jumps on it b/c the trim problem was annoying (and weather was a factor, too)."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
