lisamariewillbe 1 #1 September 28, 2006 Have you experienced this? Its been two jumps on the same type of canopy (spectre) and well there is no feeling quite like it. I find myself wanting to pull higher and higher just to be under her , just unbelievable.... My actual landings have never been bad , but never accurate, but not under her... not only are they where I want them to be but also soft and wow.... Okay this message was brought to you as a public service announcement of one who just jumped Wow I love that canopySudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #2 September 28, 2006 QuoteI find myself wanting to pull higher and higher just to be under her . . . With a Spectre, that's not love, that's self preservation. Do NOT go into a low pull contest with one. BTW, one of the most versatile canopies of all time. I love both of mine.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinDawg 0 #3 September 28, 2006 Quote Do NOT go into a low pull contest with one. Why not?Flyin' Dawg or SkyDog "To understand is to forgive, even oneself." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamsam 0 #4 September 28, 2006 QuoteQuote Do NOT go into a low pull contest with one. Why not? Spectres have nice slow openings. Mine takes 800 - 1,000 feet. Obviously I'm not qualified/experienced enough to go advice, so talk to your instructors, but DO NOT get into a low pull contest with anyone on any canopybut what do I know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #5 September 28, 2006 glad you got to jump again! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timbarrett 0 #6 September 28, 2006 aren't the openings so, so soft!"Work hard, play hard and don't whinge" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mostly_Harmless 0 #7 September 28, 2006 The first canopy I owned was a 190 spectre loaded @ 1.1. Just before I jumped it a few people told me not to cut away from it! I didn't realize what they ment until I pulled and had a beautiful 900-1100ft opening. That canopy treated me well._________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #8 September 28, 2006 Soft is an understatement, it feels so clean and pure... That sounds so corny but dammit I love this canopy. Ive tried many different ones because I was so anal about buying something not perfect. I hadnt found a canopy that wasnt great until I tried her. Now the rest just seem to fast to open, to jerky in its response to my inputs. Before the canopy was a way to get me down to the ground and back in a plane.... now the plane is just a way to get me back under the canopy. Ive always had a really hard time with accuracy, I spent the past 60 + jumps trying to figure out why I cant land where I wanted. I tried the little tricks I was taught, to no avail. Even gave up, thought at this many jumps I should at least be able to land in the area that is designated for me... then I tried the spectre and it just all came together. I dont know if its the different mind-set, the canopy, or the fact that I was a slow learner with accuracy all I know is I could spend a thousand nights in dreams of opening and hanging from a spectre and I could never get bored.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #9 September 28, 2006 QuoteDo NOT go into a low pull contest with one. Anyone still have those? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #10 September 28, 2006 I never would.... lowest Ive started my pull is 2500 and that was a hop and pop and planned. Otherwise I generally initiate it at about 4000Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 51 #11 September 28, 2006 Quote I hadnt found a canopy that wasnt great until I tried her. Does she have a sister? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #12 September 28, 2006 QuoteDoes she have a sister? Cant believe I just gave a canopy human attributes.... sigh... Im not normal Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikewdiggler 0 #13 September 28, 2006 Im with you on the spectre too! I jumped one on sunday, first time off student gear jumping a spectre 210 and it was absolutely awsome, it felt like the canopy opened and suspended me under a bunjee rope it was that soft and landing it was a breeze and id say i coudl land it better than the student canopy i was on! Just bought a sabre 2 150 which i am looking forward to getting and if the openings are as soft as the spectre then that can be only a good thing!Santa Claus cum down my chimney and emptied his sack on my tree! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #14 September 28, 2006 QuoteQuoteDo NOT go into a low pull contest with one. Anyone still have those? I know of a couple guys. In fact one of em has a second rig for just that occasion. A big cruiselight packed to open VERY fast.Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #15 September 28, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteDo NOT go into a low pull contest with one. Anyone still have those? I know of a couple guys. In fact one of em has a second rig for just that occasion. A big cruiselight packed to open VERY fast. Since no names are mentioned - how low do they go? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT_76 0 #16 September 28, 2006 800-1000 feet? Man that sounds like a lot, do you need a bigger slider? I just watched Jay Stokes break his world record with 640 jumps in 24 hrs and he jumped Spectres the whole time. He jumped from 2100 feet and there is no way it was taking 1000 feet to be fully deployed. I'd say 500 at the most and he was on his way. I've heard they have a long snivel but that is really looonngg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpRu 14 #17 September 28, 2006 800-1000 is from terminal speed. from 2100ft it was subterminal opening. they take less alt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #18 September 28, 2006 With a Spectre, that's not love, that's self preservation. Do NOT go into a low pull contest with one. Quade....why ya tryin' to take the fun out of the sport ? BTW I do it all the time with mine. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #19 September 29, 2006 QuoteDoes she have a sister? Yes.... But she's a 260..... . .Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #20 September 29, 2006 Yes... its not a spectre but I really enjoy piloting my sabre2... I've got about 200 jumps on it... and it only gets more fun to fly everytime I go up... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #21 September 29, 2006 Nooo not Mister Smarty Pants Spectre.... a different one... much prettier tooSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #22 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteDoes she have a sister? Yes.... But she's a 260. 260??? Wow, that is really old... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ugali 0 #23 September 29, 2006 I have a spectre 150 and, yes, it is an absolute joy to fly. one of the best jumps was a hop 'n pop from 10'000, just crusing along.... friggin' awsome1000ft + openings took a bit to get used to, but soft, so soft Tom, Tom Tom, Tommy, Tom Love Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #24 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuade....why ya tryin' to take the fun out of the sport ? BTW I do it all the time with mine. Yeah, but you have a set of brass ones that I don't! quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #25 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuade....why ya tryin' to take the fun out of the sport ? BTW I do it all the time with mine. Yeah, but you have a set of brass ones that I don't! no.....just a higher excitement level maybe. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
