skymedic 0 #26 February 23, 2004 QuotePutting personal Experiences aside, Doesn't the Spectre Have the best reputation by far?? sure does...but then again ask the fallinwoman about her personal experience with a spectre as it exploded over her head. so much for letting the sunpath boys pack there own demo rigs. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #27 February 23, 2004 QuoteMikey McGown wears about 20 lbs of camera on his head and jumps a stiletto 120 Sorry but Mike jumps a Nitron and I promise its a wee bit larger than a 120Camera flyers out this way are jumping Spectres as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #28 February 24, 2004 Quoteso much for letting the sunpath boys pack there own demo rigs =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbrasher 0 #29 February 24, 2004 My Diablo 150 gets the nod from me. A Sabre 150 w/ a pocket slider comes in second. A while ago a Unit III was really nice, except for the 4 blow ups Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #30 February 24, 2004 Quote"small and fast, what every girl dreams of?!" that's a joke right? No Im very small, and Im fast as hell, (dont last long) Actually its a reference to canopys, skydiving is one of the ony things guys want the smallest toy, and really want to be fast. Either way nothing a few shots of Jager wont fix. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #31 February 24, 2004 My Xaos 21 78sq ft...Always opens Smooth Pro pack it..make sure slider is always up against the stops and leave nose alone.. Never had a problem and it Snivels just a Tad..with beautiful on heading openings.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerbelle 5 #32 February 24, 2004 Has anyone ever had a bad experience with a Safire, I've heard only good about them so far, must try one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerbelle 5 #33 February 24, 2004 Billvon, what is the difference in your safire and pilot so far? Can you compare them for opening, flying, and landing characteristics please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerbelle 5 #34 February 24, 2004 Well Mikey used to have a purple, pink, and white stilletto. I will have to check up on why he changed- probably 'cause people give him stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerbelle 5 #35 February 24, 2004 Has anyone tried a PD Vengence? How does it compare to say a Safire or a Crossfire, or a pilot? I liked it! I especially liked the cushy landings all airlocked & stuff. Is that the same for all airlocked can of pees? How do airlock canopies compare on opening, from other experiences? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb092 0 #36 February 24, 2004 I have a crossfire and a safire, I like the crossfire best. It has a longer snivel then the safire and has a better flare. What could possibly go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerbelle 5 #37 February 24, 2004 You know, if they hadn't come up with softer opening canopies than the Sabre since people started turning upside down going a lot faster with presumably faster residual velocity at opening time, all you upsidedowners would be neckaching about it by now! You all lucked out with the timing in your favor! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites piisfish 135 #38 February 24, 2004 I had 2 bad experiences on my Safire2 139, one hurt my back last july (still hurts, but getting better, nothing on x-rays), second one broke a rib and got my neck a bit sore (due to the camera)... never understood why. but I still love it.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TALONSKY 0 #39 February 24, 2004 Hi have put a little over 300 jumps on a Safire 1 made in Spain and never had a hard opening. I could trash pack my Safire in 5 minutes and it always opened well. If your looking at Safire 1's it is my understanding that a fair number of them that were made by PA open hard and do not flare well. I have never jumped a Safire 2. I have over 200 jumps on a Crossfire 1 129, and a Crossfire 2 130. They both open great and fly even better. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #40 February 24, 2004 QuoteWell Mikey used to have a purple, pink, and white stilletto. I will have to check up on why he changed- probably 'cause people give him stuff. Actually no he purchased this canopy. I can tell you why he changed...but it might be more interesting for you to ask him yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gremlin 0 #41 February 24, 2004 I jumped the aerodyne Pilot and Vision at the Eloy boogie and was extremely impressed. Even with my packing the openings were superb - and I jump a spectre!I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites smiles 0 #42 February 24, 2004 my triathlon to date is the most reliable soft opening canopy I've experienced.... designed to open beauty- 7 cells SMiles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 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
piisfish 135 #38 February 24, 2004 I had 2 bad experiences on my Safire2 139, one hurt my back last july (still hurts, but getting better, nothing on x-rays), second one broke a rib and got my neck a bit sore (due to the camera)... never understood why. but I still love it.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALONSKY 0 #39 February 24, 2004 Hi have put a little over 300 jumps on a Safire 1 made in Spain and never had a hard opening. I could trash pack my Safire in 5 minutes and it always opened well. If your looking at Safire 1's it is my understanding that a fair number of them that were made by PA open hard and do not flare well. I have never jumped a Safire 2. I have over 200 jumps on a Crossfire 1 129, and a Crossfire 2 130. They both open great and fly even better. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #40 February 24, 2004 QuoteWell Mikey used to have a purple, pink, and white stilletto. I will have to check up on why he changed- probably 'cause people give him stuff. Actually no he purchased this canopy. I can tell you why he changed...but it might be more interesting for you to ask him yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #41 February 24, 2004 I jumped the aerodyne Pilot and Vision at the Eloy boogie and was extremely impressed. Even with my packing the openings were superb - and I jump a spectre!I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #42 February 24, 2004 my triathlon to date is the most reliable soft opening canopy I've experienced.... designed to open beauty- 7 cells SMiles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
