Aerodyne Zulu vs Crossfire 3

[DemolitionDarby 0]

Hey guys,

I'm just wondering what the characteristics and differences are between an Aerodyne Zulu and Crossfire 3. What do you think is better, or worse, and why?

[TommyBotten 0]

Better or worse is hard to answer. They are different canopies with different characteristics. In my experience (on a zulu 122/xf3-119 at about 1.7) the zulu has a lighter and more responsive toggle stroke and almost feels a bit twitchy whereas the XF3 has a longer recovery arc and much more input responsiveness and power on the rear risers.

[skow 6]

Is Zulu an elliptical canopy?

[t1mb0b 0]

Yes, elliptical, short recovery arc.

[skow 6]

So would Zulu vs Stiletto be more relevant comparison?

[CrashProne 4]

I've only got about 25 jumps on the Zulu, and 4 on a Stilleto (both 170 size) and I wouldn't think to compare the two. The Zulu was better (for me) in every aspect, from opening, handling and landing. Huge difference.

I think the Zulu is trimmed flatter, which makes it considerable more responsive to steering inputs, in turn making it way more fun (to me). I felt the same about Zulu vs. Sabre 2.