mysky 1 #1 July 9, 2003 Does anybody know what the new PD canopy coming out is? ie Crossbrace Airlock? New twist on an old design? It is driving me nuts! If anyone knows anything about the new canopy please post it up!!!! There are 3 kinds of people in this world, those that know how to count, and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyros1 0 #2 July 9, 2003 There are rumours that its gonna by a new stiletto But dont take it for granted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #3 July 9, 2003 there are several other threads about this... bottom line is that noone knows exactly what it will be (except PD)... but it is likely to be the next generation HP 9-cell (according to certain greenie). JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #4 July 9, 2003 I heard that it wasn't going to be a "new stiletto" but rather a take off from its design, called something else. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 July 9, 2003 He's the rumor (I have a couple *nice* sources). Its a new high performance 9-cell non-crossbraced, non-airlocked. Its NOT replacing the Stilletto, but supplimening PD's line of kick ass canopies. The Stilletto will continue to be produced. Expect to see it in a month to two months.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #6 July 9, 2003 I guess named the "katana" --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 July 9, 2003 Yup, check the other 2 threads going on about it, in Swooping and in G&R.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #8 July 9, 2003 Rumors have it that it'll be similar to the Crossfire2, but I'm not sure I want to wait for PD's new canopy. I'm likely going to start flying a Crossfire2 sometime this fall. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #9 July 9, 2003 The should be available by early August - demos are said to be available at a certain large mid-western boogie... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bclark 0 #10 July 9, 2003 I have been a devoted Stiletto driver for years. 700 jumps on a 135 and 200 on a 120 so far. I have an opportunity to demo a Crossfire 2 109. I will be very interested in seeing what PD comes out with, as my next canopy was going to be a Stiletto 107. I would rather deal with PD as far as quality control and customer service is concerned, as opposed to Icarus, who I have heard less than good stuff about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolla 0 #11 July 9, 2003 Mmm.... PD is brewing up something that smells really sweet, I can definitely confirm that much . As of now, only the test jumpers really know what its going to be like - and it's going to be a little while until we have the new toy ready to play with. However, they keep coming down with big grins on their faces, so it looks like they are having a good time! How long will we have to wait?? I really don't know, but you jumping beans out there can be sure that it doesn't go out on the market until it's been fully tested and is ready to be added to the PD flight line. It will be worth the wait - I never thought I'd part with my Stiletto, but this new thing just might be my next canopy.... Blue ones, KollaBlue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #12 July 10, 2003 Quote. I never thought I'd part with my Stiletto, but this new thing just might be my next canopy.... Kolla you should try a Velocity, Now that is a canopy!!!! Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazy 0 #13 July 10, 2003 Quote I guess named the "katana" Any idea why the sign says "ha" (or yakiba), instead of "katana"?-- Come Skydive Asia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #14 July 10, 2003 it actuall is the kaji for blade (see other threads about this as well) but with the context and the big "K" leaves a handfull of us under the impression that is means katana.. -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazy 0 #15 July 11, 2003 Quote it actuall is the kaji for blade (see other threads about this as well) I just had a look at the other threads and i found only one reference to a page with the actual kanji. It shows both the "ha" and the "katana" kanjis and doesn't tell which one is which. From other sources, this is the kanji for katana (source: kanji of the day). The kanji for yakiba/ha is near the bottom of this iaido page. Almost the same, apart an additional stroke to put the focus on the cutting edge of the blade (it means "cutting edge"). So, apart the big K theory (it looks like an edge cutting into something :-), what makes you think that the kanji on the PD ad means katana?-- Come Skydive Asia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 July 11, 2003 Quotewhat makes you think that the kanji on the PD ad means katana? Try calling and asking.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #17 July 11, 2003 no no no... speculation, WAG and pure BS is much more fun.....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #18 July 11, 2003 look at my sig dude. I am half japanese. I dont speak the language or anything, but the kanji means blade or sword in the context that it is being used... it is mere speculation on my part but because there is a big "K" cut into the page I would say katana, hell for all I know they can call it a watsubashi (which would in my eyes be more suited for a pocket rocket)... apart from the "K" cut into the page it could mean blade, sword, knife, sharp glass, whatever. -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 July 11, 2003 Well, at my DZ we're calling it the "Whhhaaaa" (you know, a good '70s Kung Fu movie noise). "Hi Kolla, yeah, I'd like to order a Whaaaaa 150 please..."--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #20 July 11, 2003 QuoteQuote. I never thought I'd part with my Stiletto, but this new thing just might be my next canopy.... Kolla you should try a Velocity, Now that is a canopy!!!! Ray, I'm pretty sure Kolla can try a Velocity anytime she wants. She sent me 3 different Velocity's to demo before I bought mine (V103...love it) Tim Tennant Maggot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #21 July 11, 2003 QuoteQuoteQuote. I never thought I'd part with my Stiletto, but this new thing just might be my next canopy.... Kolla you should try a Velocity, Now that is a canopy!!!! Ray, I'm pretty sure Kolla can try a Velocity anytime she wants. She sent me 3 different Velocity's to demo before I bought mine (V103...love it) Tim Tennant MaggotQuote I suggest you look up the word sarcasm up in the dictionary. Do you really think I would tell the head demo rep, from PD something like that seriously? Also case you don't know Kolla is a very close friend of mine. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites usskydiver 0 #22 July 12, 2003 Ray, Guess I misunderstood the intent of this forum and only hoped a new jumper would not take misunderstand what your reply to be gospel. The fact of the matter is this...too many of our bothers and sisters are dying under fully open parachutes...and NO drop zone is excluded. Too may are flying parachutes they should not be flying. I apologize for any hard feelings you may have but here is my rationale...many people judge those who post to be absolute authorities...and many who post are not. I will take take Ron Hill's side on many issues no matter how much grief he takes,but like Ron, I will take any and all criticism that comes my way if it educates in any way and prevents them from getting hurt or killed. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rdutch 0 #23 July 12, 2003 Umkay, what part of your original reply to me had anything to do with new jumpers or people making bad decisions? Actually what part of anything in this post series did that happen? Kolla mentioned a new (stilletto like) canopy, which in my opinion should never be jumped by an amateur pilot, velocities included should NEVER! be jumped by someone that cant fly them. Kolla has hundred's of jumps and is a very competent canopy pilot, so based on what I said, she is well capable of flying a Velocity. No hard feelings at all, and I dont see why you would say that. Nothing I said had anything to do with you, Ron Hill or anything you chose to include. I did not mislead anyone that reads this forum, and in anyway try to persuade a person to jump a canopy they cannot fly. I do agree with you that people are jumping canopies they have no reason to be flying. (search my posts about Ron's idea on bsr's, as a matter of fact I have posted many times on the responsability of the jumper, with a small canopy having responsability to himself as well as everyone in the air with him) I have talked about this time and time again, on dz.com as well as with people that come to my dropzone. You are picking on the wrong person. Sorry you think I have hard feelings, I have none, I care for all my skydiving brother's and sister's. Good Jumps to all and be carefull. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #24 July 12, 2003 Guys, guys! Don't argue here. If you want to argue take it to PMs.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites usskydiver 0 #25 July 13, 2003 Ray, Hindsight being 20/20 you are correct on all counts. I was acting like a newbie and didn't do the research I should have before I posted. I'll buy you a beer when I stop in DeLand on the way to Lake Wales for the Nationals in Oct (unless you get the video job in Acupolco that is). Tim Maggot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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 Go To Topic Listing
usskydiver 0 #22 July 12, 2003 Ray, Guess I misunderstood the intent of this forum and only hoped a new jumper would not take misunderstand what your reply to be gospel. The fact of the matter is this...too many of our bothers and sisters are dying under fully open parachutes...and NO drop zone is excluded. Too may are flying parachutes they should not be flying. I apologize for any hard feelings you may have but here is my rationale...many people judge those who post to be absolute authorities...and many who post are not. I will take take Ron Hill's side on many issues no matter how much grief he takes,but like Ron, I will take any and all criticism that comes my way if it educates in any way and prevents them from getting hurt or killed. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #23 July 12, 2003 Umkay, what part of your original reply to me had anything to do with new jumpers or people making bad decisions? Actually what part of anything in this post series did that happen? Kolla mentioned a new (stilletto like) canopy, which in my opinion should never be jumped by an amateur pilot, velocities included should NEVER! be jumped by someone that cant fly them. Kolla has hundred's of jumps and is a very competent canopy pilot, so based on what I said, she is well capable of flying a Velocity. No hard feelings at all, and I dont see why you would say that. Nothing I said had anything to do with you, Ron Hill or anything you chose to include. I did not mislead anyone that reads this forum, and in anyway try to persuade a person to jump a canopy they cannot fly. I do agree with you that people are jumping canopies they have no reason to be flying. (search my posts about Ron's idea on bsr's, as a matter of fact I have posted many times on the responsability of the jumper, with a small canopy having responsability to himself as well as everyone in the air with him) I have talked about this time and time again, on dz.com as well as with people that come to my dropzone. You are picking on the wrong person. Sorry you think I have hard feelings, I have none, I care for all my skydiving brother's and sister's. Good Jumps to all and be carefull. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #24 July 12, 2003 Guys, guys! Don't argue here. If you want to argue take it to PMs.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #25 July 13, 2003 Ray, Hindsight being 20/20 you are correct on all counts. I was acting like a newbie and didn't do the research I should have before I posted. I'll buy you a beer when I stop in DeLand on the way to Lake Wales for the Nationals in Oct (unless you get the video job in Acupolco that is). Tim Maggot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
