lazyfrog 0 #1 September 19, 2003 hi there, just wanted to know what you use for video/photo... I only jumped my Saphire2 for this purpose...---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivanrockon 0 #2 September 19, 2003 I used to fly a Vengeance 97. But for the last two months I've been using my new Velocity 79. Ivan "Rock On" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 388 #3 September 19, 2003 Xaos 98 loaded 2.3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #4 September 19, 2003 Stiletto at 1.6 _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chachi 0 #5 September 19, 2003 Stiletto 120 loaded at 1.7. ~Chachi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #6 September 19, 2003 my primary is a velocity 103 (2.2:1), and my backup rig is a x-fire 119 (1:9:1). JAll 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
Deuce 1 #7 September 19, 2003 Spectre [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoym 0 #8 September 19, 2003 Diablo 135 @ 1.4 (primary rig) Triathlon 160 @ 1.2 (second rig for doing back to back when needed) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #9 September 19, 2003 P D Spectre 210.... @ 1.0... nice consistant openings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czechbase 0 #10 September 20, 2003 I like my 7 cell www.motavi.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #11 September 20, 2003 I use my Xaos21 for video, it opens like a dream every time.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingfrog 0 #12 September 22, 2003 currently I'm on a spectre and awaiting my new crossfire 119 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teamhypoxia 0 #13 September 22, 2003 Alpha 94 and Viper 120 both with beautiful consistently smooth, soft openings that I trust my neck to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jussi 0 #14 September 22, 2003 Xaos 21, 93sqft, beautiful openings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freekflyguy 0 #15 September 22, 2003 Jonathan 150 loaded at 1.7 Nice soft openings, also have a Sabre 170 but dont use it for camera due to the odd rogue opening. Looking to go to a Spinetto 150/135, or maybe even a Katana, just as soon as I can get a 300 ft swoop from my Jonathan. BuzzIt's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcalandra 0 #16 September 22, 2003 Sabre 120 loaded from 1.33:1 to 1.5:1 depending on weights etc. I've had 99.9% soft and on heading openings, although I did get slammed so hard it ripped my helmet right off once! I got lucky and caught it though, you should see the video of my crotch ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ffejdraga 0 #17 September 23, 2003 Yep, Xaos 21 120 loaded at 2.2 I have two of these sweet opening canopies...sometimes a little wild, but never hard. Save the neck! jeff D-16906 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #18 September 23, 2003 Icarus 85 fx at 2 to one, the openings are firm, but not brutal.They say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayhawkJumper 0 #19 September 23, 2003 I've used a Safire, Spectre, Stiletto, and Nitron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimoke 0 #20 September 23, 2003 stiletto loaded 1.7 spectre loaded 1.5The ground always, remembers where you are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGarcia 0 #21 October 2, 2003 Damn, I haven't posted in a long time! Here's my canopy situation: Primary rig, jumping a Velocity 90, loaded at 2.0:1. Second rig has Xaos-27 93. Both open GREAT, and love to fly and land them both. I used to jump my girlfriend's Spectre 135 before I got a second rig, until my neck couldn't handle the openings anymore. I know, I know, Spectre's are supposed to be the camera flyer's dream canopy. Well, there was something wrong with this Spectre: sent back to PD twice, relined, re-engineered. Never solved problem...although they termed openings as "acceptable." They were right, the openings were acceptable if you weren't jumping 2 top-mounted cameras and you didn't mind getting whiplash on openings. I love PD products, love my Velocity. Girlfriend gave up on the Spectre and bought a Vengeance 120. However, that particular Spectre, regardless of packing method or body position, was not right. Cheers! --JairoLow Profile, snag free helmet mount for your Sony X3000 action cam! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver51 0 #22 October 3, 2003 I use an Omega 7 cell because of it's nice snivel. When packing I don't have to roll the nose or push it back in. I just let it hang. I also pull the center of the slider up to the gromets. All this to cut the snivels down to 500 ft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #23 May 11, 2004 Bump.... Will be considering video camera in a few jumps... What canopy would be better than my Sabre 150? I am thinking of going to a Sabre 2 150, would this be advisible? I don't get what I would call slammers on my Sabre, but I do get some brisk ones. What canopy, other than Sabre 2 would be recommended? I would like to go elliptical to some extent, is this OK?...FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #24 May 11, 2004 Diablo 170 @ ~1.2 for me.My other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #25 May 11, 2004 I jump a Sabre2 150 loaded at 1.5. I get nice consistent openings on it. If you're on a Sabre right now, the Sabre2 would be a nice replacement, or the Spectre, depending on what you are looking for. Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites