New PD ... something

[riddler 0]

I think it's a canopy. Last page of July Parachutist. Some Kanji(?) symbol. Quote reads "designed to slice up the competition". Go to their website, clicky on it, and it says "Be patient, you will be flying one very soon". How did they know that??

Anyone have the inside scoop?

If I were PD, I might be tempted to make a 27 or 36 cell canopy. Just speculating ...

[Jimbo 0]

Or...

You might be tempted to make the next generation 9 cell elliptical, something that might compete with the Crossfire2. Just maybe you might.

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=552634#552634

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[riddler 0]

Aha! I did a few searches, but was looking for Performance Designs, rather than PD. Now I know better.

[Clownburner 0]

That's the Kanji symbol for "Blade" by the way. Interesting.. I wonder what the canopy will be called.

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[quade 3]

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That's the Kanji symbol for "Blade" by the way.

Let's see . . .

Stiletto
Sabre

My guess is it's going to be some sharp pointy thingy, maybe starting with the letter "s", but slightly mispelled for trademark purposes.

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[Yoshi 0]

if interested check out the posts in swooping and canopy control titled new from pd...
jsut thought I would redirect


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[Shark 0]

There's probably another contest, this time to guess the name of the new canopy.

[CrazyIvan 0]

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That's the Kanji symbol for "Blade" by the way.

Let's see . . .

Stiletto
Sabre

My guess is it's going to be some sharp pointy thingy, maybe starting with the letter "s", but slightly mispelled for trademark purposes.

Maybe Katana (Ninja sword)

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[ChileRelleno 0]

It will be called "KATANA". The ad say's "Destined to slice up the competition" and the cuts are in the shape of a "K"... Get it?

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[CrazyIvan 0]

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It will be called "KATANA". The ad say's "Destined to slice up the competition" and the cuts are in the shape of a "K"... Get it?

So...will I be getting a FREE one for guessing the name?

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[AggieDave 6]

If you go look in Swooping, you'll see a link I posted that gives the definition(s) of the Kanji in the ad. It means Katana.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[fundgh 0]

you have to start jumping first, young jedi. Then you may progress to this canopy.

Maybe the Kanji means... Light Sabre! Then you may progress!

...FUN FOR ALL!

[VectorBoy 0]

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you have to start jumping first, young jedi. Then you may progress to this canopy.

Maybe the Kanji means... Light Sabre! Then you may progress!

or Sabre light, less filling

[Shark 0]

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If you go look in Swooping, you'll see a link I posted that gives the definition(s) of the Kanji in the ad. It means Katana.

You're a smart guy, but the characters mean Ginsu.

[tbrown 26]

You might be tempted to make the next generation 9 cell elliptical, something that might compete with the Crossfire2. Just maybe you might.

[AggieDave 6]

It does make sense, but even as it stands now, the Stilleto is still one kick ass canopy in the hands of the right canopy pilot.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[kmfreefly 0]

Crossfire 2 came out because the manufacture was trying to recover from the Crossfire 1 disaster.

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[skymedic 0]

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Crossfire 2 came out because the manufacture was trying to recover from the Crossfire 1 disaster.

ummm....say's who? Simon? just wondering how you would know this...or is this just more rumour and inuendo???

Marc
otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

[freekflyguy 0]

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Crossfire 2 came out because the manufacture was trying to recover from the Crossfire 1 disaster.

I dont jump an Icarus canopy, or have anything to do with Icarus.

BUT

"The Crossfire disaster" was due to the Crossfires that were built in America and not Spain.

Ive noit jumped a xfire but i know people that do and they swear by them.

Still what do I know? I fly a 10 year old Jonathan which is far better than than the year old Stilleto ive demo'd.

Buzz

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[RichM 0]

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Crossfire 2 came out because the manufacture was trying to recover from the Crossfire 1 disaster.

ummm....say's who? Simon? just wondering how you would know this...or is this just more rumour and inuendo???

I don't think Icarus could have gone from concept to production of a brand new canopy in the short space of time between the xfire1 being suspect and the xfire2 coming out - it was already in testing. I jump a xfire1 that was on the recall list and has had the line trim done, it's a beautiful canopy with and efficient wing that allows my 119 to fly alongside 170's, responsive front risers and a very powerrful flare.

Rich M

[skybytch 259]

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My guess is it's going to be some sharp pointy thingy, maybe starting with the letter "s", but slightly mispelled for trademark purposes.

Swiss Armie Knife? Follows the cutlery theme, and it's also small and foldable.

[CrazyIvan 0]

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you have to start jumping first, young jedi. Then you may progress to this canopy.

Maybe the Kanji means... Light Sabre! Then you may progress!

Oh yeah..I'm in no rush my friend, no rush at all, I like to have fun, but also to be SAFE.

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[bobsled92 0]

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My guess is it's going to be some sharp pointy thingy, maybe starting with the letter "s", but slightly mispelled for trademark purposes.

>>Swiss Armie Knife? Follows the cutlery theme, >>and it's also small and foldable.

Isn't that canopy called a Triathalon-doesn't cut too much but, it supposed to "do it all" (without batteries too)

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[Yoshi 0]

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It will be called "KATANA". The ad say's "Destined to slice up the competition" and the cuts are in the shape of a "K"... Get it?

echo...echo...echo...echo

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[Remster 24]

Still think that the name Scalpel would have been better....

Remster