SuFantasma

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  1. Well, I can tell you I have a Synergy 170 and put over 80 jumps on it so far. My observations are:

    1) It's no Spectre, I have over 150 jumps on the Spectre and NOTHING opens like a Spectre. I owned a Spectre 210 for about 100 jumps and currently own a Spectre 170 with around 60 jumps. Respective load factors are 1.2 and 1.43. Predicatable opening, on-heading and soft on the Spectre.

    2) Synergy: SNAPO ! Highly suceptible to packing technique, however, it flies a hell a of a lot better than the Spectre. SOLID, almost turbulence-immune and plenty of flare at 1.43 load factor. Openings can be terminal reserve ride-like.

    3) Haven't found many people flying Synergy canopies (uh?). So it's hard to compare notes.

    Cheers
    Jorge
    Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo".
    - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia"

  2. Think twice about it. The JVC can hardly take regular use, let alone skydiving punishment. I had to retire my JVC after 6 months.
    Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo".
    - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia"

  4. See Post at :
    http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=564977;search_string=Synergy%20Canopies;#564977
    Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo".
    - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia"

  5. Since my experience is with either Spectre or Synergy, I would like to compare the two and get some feedback.

    To frame the discussion, I guess I start with my other canopy: a Spectre 170 loaded at 1.35 ( prior to this one I had a Spectre 210, loaded at 1.1). The load factor seems to make a difference on the opening. The Spectre 210 used to take around 900 to 1100 feet to open, while the Spectre 170 is a bit snappier opening at 700 to 800 feet. Either canopy opens softly and on-heading with a "mushy feeling" and then full inflation. Toggle pressure to turn is average, with the turn initiating within a two to three inches input. The Spectre can turn very agressively, with toggle input.

    Now, for the Synergy 170. Since the load factor is the same as the Spectre 170, the variations on performace have at least this factor in common. I was expecting the same type of opening as the Spectre, but I was surprise to see how quickly it opens. In fact, I consider the opening rather stiff for a seven cells. I have jumped Sabre 170 and Sentry 170 with softer openings than the Synergy. I normally have the canopy packed by our rigger, and she does a superb job. No mushy opening, but invariably it has end-cell closures followed by slow inflation. The slider gets hung 1/2 way everytime. The previous owner sent it to the factory for a line repair and PA changed the slider to a larger slider. To get the slider down I have to pump the front risers ( and some times the rear risers too). My concern in that the added friction on the HMA lines will make the fail prematurely. I'll write to PA about that. It flies rock-solid, less bouncing on turbulence. Toggle input required is far more than the Spectre, around 6 inches to start a good turn and takes a fair amount of muscle. I did a 10,000 feet opening and I my arms got a workout by the time I landed. The canopy is far more suceptible to cross winds than the Spectre (that was a big surprise, I thought I had a built-in turn and it turned out to be cross winds, It became apparent after six jumps) Flare is superb and at 1.35+ load it comes down pretty fast.

    Overall, the Synergy is a different experience than the Spectre. I haven't quite formulated an opinion, and at 375 jumps, I need far more experience to be a good canopy evaluator.

    Any thoughts out there?

    Cheers
    Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo".
    - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia"

  6. Addictive ? Skydiving ? HELL NO !

    Skydiving is NOT addictive ! I have researched the U.S. Food & Drug admnistration's database and can conclusively tell you that skydiving is not listed as a controlled substance (neither is the nylon from which the parachutes and webbing are made). Yeah, aircraft fuel is HARMFUL to your HEALTH (so is car fuel), so my recommendation is to minimize your exposure to the fuel by leaving the aircraft when the pilot allows you to!


    Blue Skies !
    Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo".
    - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia"

  7. Lets see.... at 351 jumps the statistics are:

    200 lbs - Birthday Suit (top load)
    6 lbs - Birthday Suit Decorations (Shirt Pants Shoes)
    2 lbs - Helmet + Altimeter + Google
    8 lbs - Container + Dirt
    7 lbs - Main Canopy
    7 lbs - Reserve Canopy
    1 lbs - Cypress
    -----------
    231 lbs Exit Weight

    231 lbs / 170 ft^2 = ~1.356 lbs/ft^2:)
    Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo".
    - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia"

  8. Yipee! Puerto Rico here I go ! Counting time, I'll be there by Sunday Morning... a couple of days to take in the heat before I jump into the fire.

    Look forward to seeing all you FREAKS out there :o)

    B|

    Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo".
    - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia"