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Absolutely solid, easy to use, warning altitudes are changed quickly. Reliable and accurate warnings. Fits nicely inside a helmet due to very flat design. Highly recommend!

Did approx. 55 jumps on Navigators, started my AFF with a Nav 300 (I'm about 210 lbs. exit weight) and then worked my way down through a 260, 240 and finally a Nav 200, which I used for approx. 15 jumps. Cannot complain at all about the canopy, always openend on headings and got me to the ground safely. Very predictable flight characteristics. Glides well. Jumped a different canopy during my AFF for one jump (Balance 280) but didn't like that at all (weak flare,not responsive). Went back to the Navigator straight away.

Jumped a Spectre 190 for the last 5 jumps and in direct comparison with the Nav 200 I like the Spectre 190 better though. Openings are even softer with the Spectre, the Spectre also tends to flare a bit better, while it of course loses altitude faster.
Nonetheless, all in all the Navigator is the perfect beginner / student canopy. I am happier with the Spectre now, but I would not want to have jumped a different canopy to learn on.