Supergeil 0 #1 October 19, 2003 Just curios to now all about the Katana,had a look at PD home page but there`s not much info there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymick 0 #2 October 19, 2003 From what I've heard it has'nt been released yet, I think they are still test jumping it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolla 0 #3 October 19, 2003 The Katana is still in beta testing, but every day we are getting closer to releasing it I have only gotten a little sneak preview of the canopy a while back, but the Katana is going to be awesome (ok, so I might be slightly biased here ). This canopy is an elliptical and thus intended for the more experienced canopy pilots out there - it's definitely not a canopy for a beginner! Blue ones, KollaBlue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supergeil 0 #4 October 19, 2003 Beta testing. What`s that? I talked with PD at the Freeflaj festival in Sweden at week 29, at that time he said two week`s or so before we release it. I have a freind in Ohio and he`s coming home to Denmark in January and it would be nice if he could take a Katana home with him....thats why I hardly can`t wait Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazzle 0 #5 October 19, 2003 I'm sure this will get a "when it's ready" reply but any chance of it being ready for demos by the time I get to US for thanksgiving? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolla 0 #6 October 19, 2003 Beta testing for PD means that the design of the canopy is fairly well squared away, and is now being polished and fine tuned to do perform the way we dreamed of I'm not sure your friend in Ohio will be able to bring one home for Christmas, but I'd be fairly optimistic. Oh, and there must have been a lot of beer at that freefly festival in Sweden, if the PD rep said two weeks - it wasn't quite ready even for beta testing back then And Dazzle: QuoteI'm sure this will get a "when it's ready" reply but any chance of it being ready for demos by the time I get to US for thanksgiving? - I'd say chances are slim, but not impossible at all - keep your fingers crossed! I'll PM you my e-mail so you can keep in touch for Thanksgiving! Blue ones! kollaBlue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #7 October 19, 2003 i keep hearing it's just like another stelitto then again what do i know? nothing really haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #8 October 20, 2003 Unless it's a PD source I'd put NO FAITH in those kinds of statements. It's still in PD's hands, no-one else is jumping it. Wait until it's out before passing judgement. FYI - Kolla works at PD. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirils 1 #9 October 20, 2003 I hope PD's "beta testing" isn't anything like Microsoft's! "Slow down! You are too young to be moving that fast!" Old Man Crawfish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #10 October 20, 2003 Quote It's still in PD's hands, no-one else is jumping it.Quote That's not entirely correct. The brittish 4-way was jumping them at Gap last month. Or maybe they were just beta testing them for PD. Anyway, I don't think there will be any dramatic performance differences between the Katana and other "regular" 9-cell elllipticals. Although PD's marketing tactics are admirable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Supergeil 0 #11 October 20, 2003 ***Oh, and there must have been a lot of beer at that freefly festival in Sweden, if the PD rep said two weeks - it wasn't quite ready even for beta testing back then Yep there was a lot of beer at the freeflaj festival Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #12 October 20, 2003 Quote Anyway, I don't think there will be any dramatic performance differences between the Katana and other "regular" 9-cell elllipticals. Although PD's marketing tactics are admirable. I can hear Kolla laughing at that one; a quote from a 200 jump test pilot. I know a few sponsored pilots who jump for the competition and they all say this canopy is hot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kolla 0 #13 October 20, 2003 The Brits have proven a very valuable Beta testing tool - and so have a few other sponsored teams & individuals And Kirils, QuoteI hope PD's "beta testing" isn't anything like Microsoft's! - nope, nothing like it - that's probably a big part of the reason it isn't out yet Blooos! kollaBlue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jimbo 0 #14 October 20, 2003 Quotethat's probably a big part of the reason it isn't out yet In your best guestimation, how many test jumps are on the Katana at this point? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jerry81 10 #15 October 20, 2003 Quote I can hear Kolla laughing at that one; a quote from a 200 jump test pilot. I know a few sponsored pilots who jump for the competition and they all say this canopy is hot. Me, a test pilot? I'm not quite there yet, although I wouldn't mind having a beta version of the Katana. (I do, however, study marketing, so at least in that part of my post I know exactly what I'm talking about) I've no doubt the canopy will be "hot", but will it be the absolute shizznit among non-crossbraced ellipticals? (Hats off to PD if the answer actually turns out to be yes) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jimbo 0 #16 October 20, 2003 Quotebut will it be the absolute shizznit among non-crossbraced ellipticals? Why wouldn't it be? Someone has to end up with the best non-crossbraced elliptical, right? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jerry81 10 #17 October 20, 2003 Quote Why wouldn't it be? Someone has to end up with the best non-crossbraced elliptical, right? LOL, good point. But by "absolute shizznit" (and also "dramatic differences") I meant something that leaves competitors far behind. The way regular ellipticals are already performing now, I personally don't believe such an improvement is possible. But that's just my 200-jump-wonder opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kirils 1 #18 October 20, 2003 Until the Katana flies, my vote is for the A-MAX. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jonsmann 0 #19 October 25, 2003 You know what I'm going to say. You are not ready yet! Be careful! - Jacques Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Supergeil 0 #20 October 26, 2003 Nope not yet... that's right. But my plan is about 350-450 jumps next year. David and me are going to the land of vodka for a month. And by that time I think I have a Katana in my container. (what you don't want to now is that it's going to be a bit smaller) And no the Sabre2 isn't going to be sold. But yes you can stil try it for a jump if you like? By the way...it's quite some time scince we had a talk about wingload etc. it's always nice to hear others opinion. And you now me I'm always careful See you. Torben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FreeFlyFridge 0 #21 October 26, 2003 Torben, I dont know you, but you probably should´nt go any smaller than your 5sqft Sabre that you´ve stated in your profile! A wl of 41,80 is fairly high for your jump-no.! I wanna see your container!! Ride on!------------------------------------------------------ ROCK ON,.....HARD! Proud European!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Supergeil 0 #22 October 27, 2003 Okay 5spft isn't much...about the size of a handkerchief so im have no container im just holding it in my hand And I did make some changes in my profile after I read your post....Thanks Torben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Supergeil 0 #11 October 20, 2003 ***Oh, and there must have been a lot of beer at that freefly festival in Sweden, if the PD rep said two weeks - it wasn't quite ready even for beta testing back then Yep there was a lot of beer at the freeflaj festival Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #12 October 20, 2003 Quote Anyway, I don't think there will be any dramatic performance differences between the Katana and other "regular" 9-cell elllipticals. Although PD's marketing tactics are admirable. I can hear Kolla laughing at that one; a quote from a 200 jump test pilot. I know a few sponsored pilots who jump for the competition and they all say this canopy is hot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolla 0 #13 October 20, 2003 The Brits have proven a very valuable Beta testing tool - and so have a few other sponsored teams & individuals And Kirils, QuoteI hope PD's "beta testing" isn't anything like Microsoft's! - nope, nothing like it - that's probably a big part of the reason it isn't out yet Blooos! kollaBlue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #14 October 20, 2003 Quotethat's probably a big part of the reason it isn't out yet In your best guestimation, how many test jumps are on the Katana at this point? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #15 October 20, 2003 Quote I can hear Kolla laughing at that one; a quote from a 200 jump test pilot. I know a few sponsored pilots who jump for the competition and they all say this canopy is hot. Me, a test pilot? I'm not quite there yet, although I wouldn't mind having a beta version of the Katana. (I do, however, study marketing, so at least in that part of my post I know exactly what I'm talking about) I've no doubt the canopy will be "hot", but will it be the absolute shizznit among non-crossbraced ellipticals? (Hats off to PD if the answer actually turns out to be yes) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #16 October 20, 2003 Quotebut will it be the absolute shizznit among non-crossbraced ellipticals? Why wouldn't it be? Someone has to end up with the best non-crossbraced elliptical, right? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #17 October 20, 2003 Quote Why wouldn't it be? Someone has to end up with the best non-crossbraced elliptical, right? LOL, good point. But by "absolute shizznit" (and also "dramatic differences") I meant something that leaves competitors far behind. The way regular ellipticals are already performing now, I personally don't believe such an improvement is possible. But that's just my 200-jump-wonder opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirils 1 #18 October 20, 2003 Until the Katana flies, my vote is for the A-MAX. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonsmann 0 #19 October 25, 2003 You know what I'm going to say. You are not ready yet! Be careful! - Jacques Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supergeil 0 #20 October 26, 2003 Nope not yet... that's right. But my plan is about 350-450 jumps next year. David and me are going to the land of vodka for a month. And by that time I think I have a Katana in my container. (what you don't want to now is that it's going to be a bit smaller) And no the Sabre2 isn't going to be sold. But yes you can stil try it for a jump if you like? By the way...it's quite some time scince we had a talk about wingload etc. it's always nice to hear others opinion. And you now me I'm always careful See you. Torben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyFridge 0 #21 October 26, 2003 Torben, I dont know you, but you probably should´nt go any smaller than your 5sqft Sabre that you´ve stated in your profile! A wl of 41,80 is fairly high for your jump-no.! I wanna see your container!! Ride on!------------------------------------------------------ ROCK ON,.....HARD! Proud European!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supergeil 0 #22 October 27, 2003 Okay 5spft isn't much...about the size of a handkerchief so im have no container im just holding it in my hand And I did make some changes in my profile after I read your post....Thanks Torben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
