rhys 0 #1 April 15, 2008 I have just acquired an Jyro (brand) Icarus (model) 105 built in 1993, for a spare canopy. Only having been in the sport for 6 years I had no idea about skydiving in 1993 From what I have learned, a 105sq/ft zp 9cell parachute must have been quite 'Gnarly' back then so to speak. What was the smallest/fastest canopy that any of you old farts can remeber from 1993?"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 April 15, 2008 Quote I have just acquired an Jyro (brand) Icarus (model) 105 built in 1993, for a spare canopy. Only having been in the sport for 6 years I had no idea about skydiving in 1993 From what I have learned, a 105sq/ft zp 9cell parachute must have been quite 'Gnarly' back then so to speak. What was the smallest/fastest canopy that any of you old farts can remeber from 1993? I dunno about smallest, but I believe there were already 99 sq ft Stilettos out when I started in '96. I tried a friend's 99 sq ft Icarus Extreme when I had 600 jumps. Scared the fuck out of me. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 262 #3 April 15, 2008 Quote What was the smallest/fastest canopy that any of you old farts can remeber from 1993? I notice the 1993-1994 Para Gear catalogue does show Glide Path Nova's down to 99 in size, and PD Sabres were down to a 97 minimum. Stilettos were advertised but must have been brand new as no sizes were listed yet. I don't know what time of year the Para Gear catalogue is published, but it suggests a few small canopies were available in 1993. Others would know better how rare it would be to actually find people flying such small canopies at the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 37 #4 April 15, 2008 I remember back in 1995 buying a Jonathan 105 (deciding to stay bigger and not buy the Jonathan 92 that was available.) I know Stilletto 107's were available then as well because PD wouldn't sell me one because I didn't have 500 jumps :-) (Even tho I only weighed 110 at the time!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #5 April 15, 2008 Remember the Icarus Ridicarus? Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoobrothertom 5 #6 April 15, 2008 I do remember calling it the Ica-cide because they were so damn small and fast. ____________________________________ I'm back in the USA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
