diablopilot

The information I listed was taken from the Canopy comparison chart in the Para-Gear Catalog, however the report to the PIA from which much of that information was collected is avaliable on the PIA website. www.pia.com look under the documents section for "TS-104" (I think.) Blue Skies, -jp-

Precision Aerodynamics claims to use the measuring standards created by the PIA (Parachute Industry Association) Performance Designs uses another method. At the PIA Symposium 2000 in San Diego, CA Simon Mundell stated that in order to be more competitive in the High Perfomance Canopie market, Icarus Canopies USA would change which measuring method the used. Examples of PIA Standards: A PDR 126 measures 137 sq ft. A Micro Raven 135 measures 134 sq ft. A Sabre 135 measures 143 sq ft. A Monarch 135 measures 140 sq ft. Unfortunately the newer models of canopies are not listed yet. In the end, manufactures can measure any way they choose because there is no regulating body to enforce standards in sizing. Blue Skies, -jp- ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Go with the best of both, and get a 2 Piece Bomber Freefly from Flite Suit. www.flitesuit.com Quality, and a guarantee! Blue Skies, -jp- ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

I find the Xaos flies a bit "smoother" than the FX, but that could be biased but my opinion of the openings. Another option if you're looking for new/more performance from your FX might be to send it to Precision Aerodynamics, and have them perform the Stabil-Rib rib convresion. Anyway I think that's what they are calling it. They will replace the end panel of the end cells, put a continuous HMA linset one it and I thin it includes a new slider. About $400USD. We had that done for a former DZO here and he loves it. Blue Skies, -jp- ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Welcome to the world of the Stiletto. The way the canopy flies is worth it tho... -jp- PS you could try to carry a little bit of foward motion in your deployment......(used to work for me) ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

38 hmmm.... ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.