AggieDave 6 #1 September 11, 2002 My new Heatwave came in yesterday, I was holding off on posting about it, trying to get some pictures of it so I can post it, but I couldn't so I'm posting about it anyways. Let me tell you what it looks like, and first chance I have, I'll post some pictures. Its brand new, custom colors. Colors: Black top and bottom except for 4 cells, the two on either side of the center cell, they're green (that sort of kelly green/neon green that Pisa has), sort of like racing stripes. Then all of the ribs are green, except the stabilizers are black, the slider is green, too. I'm freak'n pumped! Once my container gets here (green and black) I'll actually not only have good gear that I'm notscared of having it blow up on me during the jump, but I'll have color matching gear. Woohoo, I have my very own canopy for the AOT boogie! Now all I need is a H-modded VX-12 and I'll be a *real* freeflier --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #2 September 11, 2002 Dave, This is beer, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #3 September 11, 2002 use the square one canopy design thingy.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnnyD 0 #4 September 11, 2002 Green and Black? Don't you get kicked off the DZ for not representing with A&M colors? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ernokaikkonen 0 #5 September 11, 2002 Congrats! I just got my new container, so now I almost have matching gear: black/yellow container and jumpsuit, but my main is red. Obviously, I must buy new main. What size and how much are going to be loading it? I'm thinking of buying a Heatwave too, so any comments would be welcome after you've jumped a few with it. Erno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 15 #6 September 11, 2002 What you loading it at?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #7 September 11, 2002 Aiiiight Used a stilleto for the color program, since that's the closest one they have, and I didn't feel like tracking down PISA's coloring program, but you'll get the idea. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites coho21 0 #8 September 11, 2002 Whoa, very nice!! Have fun... he he he YSD#0009 J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #9 September 11, 2002 I'm the biggest guy on the DZ, so lets see *that* happen... Well, my gear isn't Aggie colors, but atleast I'm pulling up to the DZ in a big Maroon pickup with "Aggie Skydiving" across the windshield...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #10 September 11, 2002 Pretty sweet....like that color scheme. Congrats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #11 September 11, 2002 Oh, it's size, its a 89... no really. it is... Ok, well, you're right, its not, I got a 170.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnnyD 0 #12 September 11, 2002 Did you demo it before you bought? I think PISA was offering a Main/Reserve deal a while back. It was interesting, but I don't know anyone who has ever jumped one. Be sure to let us know how you like it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,435 #13 September 11, 2002 >Ok, well, you're right, its not, I got a 170. Isn't that a loading of, like, 1.6? Had a friend of mine with nearly 1000 jumps break his femur a few weeks ago under a sabre 170 loaded 1.4 to 1. I hope you're not making a mistake jumping a much higher loading with much less experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFKING 3 #14 September 11, 2002 QuoteGreen and Black? Don't you get kicked off the DZ for not representing with A&M colors? Congrats, Dave....nice colors. (but I did figure you'd go maroon). My first custom canopy will definitely be maize and blue. Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #15 September 11, 2002 Pisa doesn't have a demo program, if you don't like their canopy, send it back with in 30 days and you'll have your money back. So, its kinda like their own little demo program. From everything I've heard, they fly a whole lot like Stillettos, we'll see if that's true or not. I've been putting a lot of jumps on Stillettos over the past few months, once I can get a few jumps on this canopy I'm going to write up a little review to put over in G&R and Swooping...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rking12 0 #16 September 11, 2002 Congratulations! Look forward to seeing it Friday! Welcome to the Heatwave Club. I think you will love it. Be safe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #17 September 11, 2002 Aggie..........you ever seen the tv show "The Green Hornet?" His colors were green and black........and his side kick Kato wore all balck too. Just for kicks.........who played Kato? No cheating!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #18 September 11, 2002 Who played Kato? Come on, maybe you should give me a question that's hard. It was none other then Bruce Lee. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #19 September 11, 2002 Quotemaybe you should give me a question that's hard Okay........what is the genetic code for man in the moon marigolds? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #20 September 11, 2002 42? Alright, you've got me with that one... (now one for you, where did I get 42 from?)--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kingbunky 3 #21 September 11, 2002 hhgttg!!!"Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skygeek 0 #22 September 11, 2002 Good choise on the HW Dave I know you wont be disapointed at all. Im not. i fly a 150 at about 1.55:1 let me tell you are in for a ride! One thing thou watch the dives it will hold a dive LONGER than a spinetto by far. so NO low turns. Be safe have fun Welcome to the New World Order. Expect no Mercy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #23 September 11, 2002 As I've done with all the canopies I've demoed, I'm going to do a few altitude clear-n-pulls, playing with the different control inputs, seeing what kind of altitude they burn, etc. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #24 September 11, 2002 I was going to answer, but I felt this was Somebody Else's Problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #25 September 11, 2002 i told ya what i thought when i found out but i am gonna say it again. BE CAREFULL!!!! I don't wanna see a thread saying how you went in. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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
Viking 0 #3 September 11, 2002 use the square one canopy design thingy.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #4 September 11, 2002 Green and Black? Don't you get kicked off the DZ for not representing with A&M colors? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #5 September 11, 2002 Congrats! I just got my new container, so now I almost have matching gear: black/yellow container and jumpsuit, but my main is red. Obviously, I must buy new main. What size and how much are going to be loading it? I'm thinking of buying a Heatwave too, so any comments would be welcome after you've jumped a few with it. Erno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #6 September 11, 2002 What you loading it at?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 September 11, 2002 Aiiiight Used a stilleto for the color program, since that's the closest one they have, and I didn't feel like tracking down PISA's coloring program, but you'll get the idea. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coho21 0 #8 September 11, 2002 Whoa, very nice!! Have fun... he he he YSD#0009 J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 September 11, 2002 I'm the biggest guy on the DZ, so lets see *that* happen... Well, my gear isn't Aggie colors, but atleast I'm pulling up to the DZ in a big Maroon pickup with "Aggie Skydiving" across the windshield...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #10 September 11, 2002 Pretty sweet....like that color scheme. Congrats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 September 11, 2002 Oh, it's size, its a 89... no really. it is... Ok, well, you're right, its not, I got a 170.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #12 September 11, 2002 Did you demo it before you bought? I think PISA was offering a Main/Reserve deal a while back. It was interesting, but I don't know anyone who has ever jumped one. Be sure to let us know how you like it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,435 #13 September 11, 2002 >Ok, well, you're right, its not, I got a 170. Isn't that a loading of, like, 1.6? Had a friend of mine with nearly 1000 jumps break his femur a few weeks ago under a sabre 170 loaded 1.4 to 1. I hope you're not making a mistake jumping a much higher loading with much less experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 3 #14 September 11, 2002 QuoteGreen and Black? Don't you get kicked off the DZ for not representing with A&M colors? Congrats, Dave....nice colors. (but I did figure you'd go maroon). My first custom canopy will definitely be maize and blue. Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #15 September 11, 2002 Pisa doesn't have a demo program, if you don't like their canopy, send it back with in 30 days and you'll have your money back. So, its kinda like their own little demo program. From everything I've heard, they fly a whole lot like Stillettos, we'll see if that's true or not. I've been putting a lot of jumps on Stillettos over the past few months, once I can get a few jumps on this canopy I'm going to write up a little review to put over in G&R and Swooping...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rking12 0 #16 September 11, 2002 Congratulations! Look forward to seeing it Friday! Welcome to the Heatwave Club. I think you will love it. Be safe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #17 September 11, 2002 Aggie..........you ever seen the tv show "The Green Hornet?" His colors were green and black........and his side kick Kato wore all balck too. Just for kicks.........who played Kato? No cheating!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #18 September 11, 2002 Who played Kato? Come on, maybe you should give me a question that's hard. It was none other then Bruce Lee. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #19 September 11, 2002 Quotemaybe you should give me a question that's hard Okay........what is the genetic code for man in the moon marigolds? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #20 September 11, 2002 42? Alright, you've got me with that one... (now one for you, where did I get 42 from?)--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #21 September 11, 2002 hhgttg!!!"Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygeek 0 #22 September 11, 2002 Good choise on the HW Dave I know you wont be disapointed at all. Im not. i fly a 150 at about 1.55:1 let me tell you are in for a ride! One thing thou watch the dives it will hold a dive LONGER than a spinetto by far. so NO low turns. Be safe have fun Welcome to the New World Order. Expect no Mercy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 September 11, 2002 As I've done with all the canopies I've demoed, I'm going to do a few altitude clear-n-pulls, playing with the different control inputs, seeing what kind of altitude they burn, etc. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #24 September 11, 2002 I was going to answer, but I felt this was Somebody Else's Problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #25 September 11, 2002 i told ya what i thought when i found out but i am gonna say it again. BE CAREFULL!!!! I don't wanna see a thread saying how you went in. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
