peek 20 #1 June 3, 2004 "modern flying styles" A recent ad from a canopy manufacturer lists a (quote from someone?) stating that a canopy is "very suited for modern flying styles". And what do you suppose that would that be? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #2 June 3, 2004 Gary, Can you link to the ad so we can better understand the context? Please PM it to me if you're not comfortable sharing details here.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #3 June 3, 2004 I think ya gotta assume they mean swooping, but without the legal ramifications of saying so.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #4 June 3, 2004 Quote"modern flying styles" A recent ad from a canopy manufacturer lists a (quote from someone?) stating that a canopy is "very suited for modern flying styles". And what do you suppose that would that be? Flying with titanium rods and plates implanted?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsrulz 0 #5 June 3, 2004 I assume Gary is talking about the katana. see: http://www.performancedesigns.com/katana.asp I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #6 June 3, 2004 "Modern flying styles" means "loaded at 1.5 with 50 jumps." ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #7 June 3, 2004 I believe that quote is refering to the fact the Katana takes a long time to recover from a dive.Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #8 June 3, 2004 QuoteI believe that quote is refering to the fact the Katana takes a long time to recover from a dive. I can imagine this being viewed as "Very Bad" in the past and "Very Good" now... "Modern Flying Styles"... makes sense to me. My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites