lilchief 1 #26 February 10, 2009 saw it in the order form now. Thanks =)"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you long to return." - Da Vinci www.lilchief.no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NexGenSkydiver 0 #27 February 10, 2009 Does anyone know if it is scott roberts slider or the knock off one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyZ 0 #28 February 10, 2009 Competion Velo is ONLY $3200... It does come with an RDS though... Still seems about $200 high though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #29 February 10, 2009 What i dont understand is why would they show the landing of the Pulse compared to the Katana if the pulse is more tords the lower performance braket. Why wouldnt they compare its landing to the Sabre 2 instead?Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #30 February 10, 2009 QuoteWhat i dont understand is why would they show the landing of the Pulse compared to the Katana if the pulse is more tords the lower performance braket. Why wouldnt they compare its landing to the Sabre 2 instead? Honestly, I don't know. It's very obviously more docile based on the video. Maybe the KA just illustrated the point better? Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #31 February 10, 2009 Where's the order form? Didn't see it on the site. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #32 February 10, 2009 Doh - nmPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilchief 1 #33 February 10, 2009 under the specs to all the different sizes, you have the "Order forms" field. =)"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you long to return." - Da Vinci www.lilchief.no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packing_jarrett 0 #34 February 11, 2009 snaps on the slider.... very old school. Nice way to go back a couple decades. http://performancedesigns.com/docs/Comp_Velocity_Flight_Characteristics.PDF (half way down) Edited for the packer Na' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #36 February 11, 2009 Would have been nice to see some no wind landings in the video too. Both landings seemed to be in pretty good winds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr33flyr 0 #37 February 11, 2009 are there any changes the the velo's design or is it just an original velo with the smaller hma and an rds? _______________________________ I like life....It's something to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #38 February 11, 2009 Quote are there any changes the the velo's design or is it just an original velo with the smaller hma and an rds? There are definitely changes to the design. It is a different canopy Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #39 February 11, 2009 The comp velo and the big Optima gets me really excited. The Pulse I have no idea what its for, so I guess I'll have to get a demo to see what the canopy is about.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 19 #40 February 11, 2009 Pulse seems to be a Pilot replacement or even a side step for the Stiletto.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #41 February 11, 2009 A step between a Katana and the Sabre2?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 19 #42 February 11, 2009 Reading the docs on it PD states the front risers dive less then a Sabre2 so I doubt that is the intended market for it. I am wondering what is means for the Silhouette in its future since its market seems shared with the Pulse. My take on it is in levels of aggressiveness: 9 Cells: Navigator Pulse Sabre2 /Stiletto Katana 7 Cells: Storm / Spectre Velocity Comp VelocityYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #43 February 11, 2009 I'll still have to get a demo and try it out. First I need to get my $$$ together for an Optima, a comp Velo and maybe a new rig?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #44 February 11, 2009 QuoteReading the docs on it PD states the front risers dive less then a Sabre2 so I doubt that is the intended market for it. I am wondering what is means for the Silhouette in its future since its market seems shared with the Pulse. My take on it is in levels of aggressiveness: 9 Cells: Navigator Pulse Sabre2 /Stiletto Katana 7 Cells: Storm / Spectre Lightning Velocity Comp Velocity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flee 0 #45 February 11, 2009 QuoteMy take on it is in levels of aggressiveness: 9 Cells: Navigator Pulse Sabre2 Stiletto Katana My initial estimate is aligned with yours... However, it would be nice to get some kind of confirmation. Looking forward to some kind of a review... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivingbreed 0 #46 February 11, 2009 Looks like the pulse is a step back from the stiletto. Similar glide characteristics in a less high-performance package. Seems to be an alternative to the Sabre2-Katana progression, filling in the gap behind the stiletto in performance. I recently got an email from John Leblanc about the stiletto not being a good progression canopy to the Katana and then Velo. They seem to consider it under a different branch. I was asking PD in general why there was no literature comparing the Sabre2 to the Katana since it seemed a more logical step, and one I've just made recently. Customer service kicked it up to him, and he replied that they hope to come out with new documents soon on the Katana flight characteristics compared to a Sabre2 because he felt that was a safer progression to the Katana than from a Stiletto. "The Stiletto is not really a step between the Sabre2 and the Katana, but it is a different animal altogether. Different strokes for different folks." Apparently there is a seminar he has given based on this idea titled: “The Two Paths of Canopy Progression.” To me, the Pulse would seem to be a step back in performance, ideal for those who want the glide of a Stiletto, but are not ready for an elliptical yet. In other words, a less swoopy version of a sabre2, with better glide characteristics. Progression lineup looks more like this? Swooping oriented: Sabre2 Katana Velo Not-swoop oriented: Pulse Stilletto I realize that I do not post often on these forums, so this may seem out of the blue, but I felt it was information I should share. I haven't included any of the other canopies because, frankly, I know very little about them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herckydude 0 #47 February 11, 2009 I just compared the line trims of the VE90 and the VC90 and to me they are the same. So, what is the difference between the two canopies, apart from the WL chart and the removable slider (off course). 300's or also things inside the canopy? Curious! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #48 February 11, 2009 Quote So, what is the difference between the two canopies The wing is a different design. The line trim, I believe, is identical. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #49 February 11, 2009 Quote The comp velo and the big Optima gets me really excited. The Pulse I have no idea what its for, so I guess I'll have to get a demo to see what the canopy is about. Not Me. I'm very depressed. I'm gonna sit in the corner and eat contaminated peanut butter products."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #50 February 11, 2009 Quote Pulse seems to be a Pilot replacement or even a side step for the Stiletto. Sure! It would quite hard to replace something you have not ever produced.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
