jumper1986

I started jumping a Stiletto 135 at 40 jumps loaded at 1.3:1. Soft openings and really quick turns were my favorite atributes about the canopy. It also had good shut-down power at the end of the flare. 9 times out of 10, I didn't have to take a step when I touched down after a little turf surfin'.

At 160 jumps I snagged a Stiletto 107. With a wing loading around 1.8:1, I started having a little more fun. Harness turns are really responsive, toggle turns are smokin' fast, and the front riser pressure is low. This canopy also has a quick dynamic stall, so don't hang on to the rears for too long on your swoops. (My ass is still sore... haha)

In conclusion, this is a sweet canopy, and the "spinetto" callsign isn't true.

My first canopy was a new Fusion 170 loaded at about 1:1. It has a very short recovery arc, and glided well from those bad spots. I had long snivels with soft openings, but I found myself constantly on the rears trying to keep it from turning during the snivel. Could have been body position or pack job. Overall I think it is a great canopy for beginners who don't mind steering sniveling canopies.