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Nope. You have just gained more experience on packing. Correct and a Pilot isn't as slippery as a PD canopy when its new. So it is easier to pack ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

I'm jumping a Icon and i set the brake lines just like in the picture. Never had any problem, maybe it gets "stuck" because you hold it down on the ground??? I'd stick to the manual if i were you. Later F ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

1) Take a canopy control course as soon as possible. 2) Don't buy a new (or used) canopy until you've had a chance to demo a few. Stick with more conservative types - Safire1 or 2, Sabre2, Pilot... and even though you think you want a 9 cell this time, I'd suggest demoing a Spectre as well. 3) Keep your wingloading light (1.0-ish) until you know you've got your landing issues worked out. i'll second that.Demo,demo and than demo some more untill your happy about the canopy. good luck & welcome back F ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

this photo shows the risks a TM has to take to do his job. Enjoy!?!?!?!?! F ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

Here's some more Pilot colors Royal Bleu & Red ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

I also want to ad an I luv myself photo. So here's me ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

I,ve had a Turbo ZX 185, put about 350 jumps on it. It wasn't al that bad for a first canopy, but yes the openings can be a lets say: not that great for camera jumps. I think these days there are way beter canopies in the market like the Pilot, or a saf 2. I always say try it before you buy it!!!!!!!!! PS: made a cut-a-way twice. ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

That is the only right thing to do, demo them and than make up your mind. The same here i've never jumped a Mirage of my size so its difficult to compare the two. good luck. F ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

I don't know what your problem is. In my opinion the best way to choose a canopy and rig is to jump it. I demod al of my Aerodyne gear and than bought it. The I-4 i jump is not to big for my Pilot 124, so there is no problem even if it is not in the chart on the Aerodyne site. So go to a dealer or contact Aerodyne they will help you out. Later F ps: is this the same way you pick your car, without driving it, just on what the brochure tells you? ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

Couldn't have said it any beter! ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

Go for the Pilot you will not be sorry! ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

Try to get in contact with Aerodyne and test jump the Pilot, you'll love it. I've got a Pilot 124 myself (about 230 out the door) and have gotten the nicest openings, soft & onheading. After opening it's great fun to fly. Also you can fly it in deep breaks and wait for the team to land or make it back from a long spot. later F ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

Why don't you try them on for size. To me that would be the most important thing i'd like to know when i'm buying a harness. Thats way more important than colors or DOM. Later F ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)

ICON : great rig i love my I-4, very comfy, great fit, lots of "options" are standard. Pilot: Perfect canopy, great soft, on-heading openings and powerful flare, nice swoops. Smart; good to know its my plan-B, jumped a Smart 150 demo, it flies like a 7-cell should. later F ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it)