ScottSmith

I started jumping back in the late 90's and I was talked into buying the popular canopy which was a PD Sabre2. I sold this after 1 season. I am a very neat packer and never take any shortcuts but I would still (more times than not) get off head openings even when I had an experienced packer or the owner pack for me. On a number of occasions I got "popped" with a snap opening. I went with a Pilot by my 2nd season and now here in 2011 I still jump the Pilot. I have tried several canopies and the Pilot blows them all away!! 99.9% of the time it is on head opening that are nice and soft due to me putting the nose up and in when packing. Steers great, perfect flare! When it is time for a new canopy I will be getting another Pilot for sure!! Blue Skies!!

When I started jumping back around 1998 I went with one of the most popular brand which was a Mirage 4. At the time I used a 210' for main canopy and 220' for a reserve. I felt that the Mirage was really big and bulky and if I suited up to meet the plane it really felt uncomfortable after standing there for a few minutes. I decided after 1 season to sell it and after reading reviews on several brands I went with the Icon. THANKS GOD!! This is by far the most comfortable rig ever. Comes with the hip rings and I also ordered the chest rings and it is awesome. Can't say enough about it. I tried several brands at the DZ that others owned and the Icon beats them all!! Put it this way... If I won the lottery I would still buy the rig (and Pilot canopy) first without even thinking about it!! Blue Skies!!