Nitron 135... who wants to let me jump theirs?

[peregrinerose 0]

Ok, I've been hitting lots of brick walls on this one. Apparently there's a shortage of 135 Nitrons out there. Chad and I traded canopies... I had about 500 jumps on my 135 Sabre 2 and loved it. However, I got hooked on his 150 Nitron due to it's better ability to get back from a long spot, love the flare of it, but I really miss the smaller canopy size. So, I'd like to demo a 135 Nitron to see if I even like the smaller size prior to even consider buying one or trading for one.

I've tried three different possible sources for a 135 Nitron to jump, including the manufacturer, and nada. So, do any of you lovely people in DZ.com land have a 135 Nitron you'd let me put a few jumps on?

I know it's a long shot, but figured I'd ask.

Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

[theonlyski 3]

Clicky

"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly
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I'd like to demo a 135 Nitron to see if I even like the smaller size prior to even consider buying one or trading for one.

He wants to demo before buying, I'm sure he's aware of the classifieds...

[theonlyski 3]

For that price, he could probably sell it if he didnt want it and make a return.

"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly
DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890
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[peregrinerose 0]

First, unless something has changed recently, I'm very much a 'she'.

Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

[soulbabel 0]

Contact Chutingstargear and demo a 135 Nitro by Hiper. Basically the same canopy, and last year I was able to get the demo by the weekend. I really liked the canopy, and it's pricing is pretty sweet.

[theonlyski 3]

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First, unless something has changed recently, I'm very much a 'she'.

Ill just shut up now.

"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly
DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890
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First, unless something has changed recently, I'm very much a 'she'.

My bad.

[wmw999 2,114]

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last year I was able to get the demo by the weekend

Hmmm. Maybe I should contact them again; I was on the list a couple of years ago.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[peregrinerose 0]

Ok, I've contacted Chutingstar, as well as 4 other sources for Nitro/Nitrons. Everyone has 120s. No 135s. Any other ideas? Mike is going to have a demo 120 for me when I'm at the Farm anyhow in July, but I'd really like a jump or two on a 135 before that if possible.

Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

[Pantanal 0]

If you´re already flying a SA 2 135, than your next wing is the 120 nitro. It flyes much better than your current sabre.
If you´re light travel don´t forget to demo the 108 size.
safe jumps

prego

[billvon 2,379]

Sorry. I have a 108 that you could try but I have a feeling that's not what you're looking for . . .

[gearless_chris 1]

Erin Horton from Skydive Chicago has one for sale. Contact her at [email protected].

"If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane.

My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole.

[peregrinerose 0]

I don't know that I want to commit to buying one without having jumped one first, that's my problem.

Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

[andreeb77 0]

A Nitro/Nitron 135 translates more to a Sabre 2 150. A Nitro/Nitron 120 to a Sabre 2 135.

I downsized from a Sabre 2 150 to a Nitro 120 after jumping a Nitro 135 in between. The 135 couldn't offer much compared to the Sabre.

Long story short: Looking at a Nitro/Nitron 120 could be an option.

[thegrump 0]

i have a 135 and can bring it to skys the limit most any weekend as i am an tandem instructor thier

[peregrinerose 0]

Is Sky's the Limit open July 5 for jumping? If so, are you going to be there that day? I was thinking about heading up there that Monday anyhow.

Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

[NovaTTT 1]

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First, unless something has changed recently, I'm very much a 'she'.

I'll say. Chad is in high cotton!

Just beware if you ask for a tour of their homestead.

"Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

[thegrump 0]

i will find out this weekend and let you know

[peregrinerose 0]

Just wanted to thank everyone for the comments on here. I never did get to make a jump on a 135, but while at The Farm, was able to make a couple of demo jumps on a 120 Nitro and fell in love. I think it's going to be my next canopy.

Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda