jcbfly 1 #51 September 20, 2010 I really like my Pilots. I use a 150 and a 132, both with 500 HMA lines. My exit weight is around 180 pounds. They open great (even in full flight), fly straight no matter how many line twists you get, has a nice flat glide, light toggle pressure and a fast roll rate. I've tried 170 and 150 Spectres and a Storm 135, all of which I liked, but I prefer the flatter glide and smoother openings of the Pilot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyrat 1 #52 October 11, 2010 Aerodyne 124 Pilot. Maybe a little small wing loading wise but it's all I got for this and it is working out great so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvandijck 0 #53 October 11, 2010 First 20 jumps I used my Crossfire 2, 159... never had any issues, but instructors recommended me buying something not elliptical. So I got me a Storm 170.. So far is has given me more spins and twists then any other canopy I've ever owned. The upside is however, even though it spins up on me, I've not had to cut it away yet, it's nice and stable, keeps flying straight etc... I'm sure if I had had 7 twists under my crossfire I'd be facing earth very fast... At MOAB, DSE said it was mostly body position, so I made some changes and haven't had issues since. But it appears that my Storm is 'influenced' more by this wrong body position than my crossfire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bowie 0 #54 October 11, 2010 150 jumps in sabre II 300 jumps in katana 120 200 jumps in velo 103/96/90 100 jumps in comp velo 90/96 3 jumps in storm 107 never had to cut anything.... Swoop is upBo Wienberg vimeo.com/bowienberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saxboy 0 #55 October 23, 2010 Stiletto 135 with RDS.(only the slider) Because of the rds the canopy has a long snivel(soft openings) and ALWAYS on heading.. I have almost 100 jumps with the RDS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
