kitof1976 0 #1 August 7, 2004 Does anybody know why Aerodyne discontinued this canopy. I own one and I think it's a pretty cool and quite sporty canopy. With some serious inputs it can become quite radical and really fun. So why did they discontinue a seemingly good canopy? "We see the world just the way we are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #2 August 7, 2004 Aerodyne Research and Parachute Industries of South Africa 'merged' and the 'old' parachutes are not being manufactured now. They are still replacing linesets and repairing them, but, new designs and new canopy names have replaced them. Same for the Tempo and Pilot at P.I.S.A.. Check-out some of Aerodyne's new products. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #3 August 8, 2004 I have one and my suspicion is because the canopy is in a class by its self: 7-cells, low aspect ratio, straight leading edge, sharply tapered trailing edge. The result is a canopy that can get really wild on opening, so it's not for low-time jumpers. But it doesn't have the glide of a 9-cell or x-braced canopy, so it isn't good for swooping, therefore the hook-turn crowd doesn't want it. I like mine for the super-soft openings. I usually use it for camera jumps. The low aspect ratio also makes it good for steep accuracy approaches, which is an odd characteristic for an elliptical. I once met a guy who was on a demo team that used Diablos for this reason."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
