soccerguy 0 #1 March 8, 2005 I have a hornet 150, and I am considering a heatwave 135. Can any one tell me differences in the two canopies? Is the heatwave a safe and controlable canopy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #2 March 8, 2005 You might want to check out the reviews here: http://www.dropzone.com/gear/Detailed/64.html"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #3 March 9, 2005 hornet = square (more or less) heatwave = eliptical (more or less) downsizing and changing 'shapes' at the same time is generally not reccommended. keep in mind i'm just a 100 jump wonder repeating some advice i've seen here in the forums, over and over... "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #4 March 9, 2005 The Heatwave is a fine canopy, definitely a step up in performance from the Hornet. The canopy itself is safe, as to whether or not you would be flying it, that's not something I can't answer. Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #5 March 9, 2005 Quote...definitely a step up in performance from the Hornet. I believe by "step" he means "BIG STEP". That's my first cent. My second cent is about a person downsizing at the same time as going from slightly tapered rectangular planform to full-on elliptical (as the review page for the heatwave said), in the sub-150 square foot range, with an unknown weight, unknown number of jumps, two years in the sport, and a "B" license. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #6 March 9, 2005 QuoteI have a hornet 150, and I am considering a heatwave 135. Can any one tell me differences in the two canopies? Is the heatwave a safe and controlable canopy? i have a few jumps on heatwaves (500 on a 120, and about another 200 on 135's and a 100). i have about 300 jumps on a 170 hornet and about 25 on a 150. the heatwave turns much faster and has a much shorter toggle stroke. the heatwave has more squily openings, or well can get a lot more squily a lot faster. the dive is pretty similar, but the heatwave does dive more after a hook. the heatwave in a great canopy, i loved my old 120, i wish i never would have sold it, one of the best canopies i've ever owned. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #7 March 9, 2005 i have done 1000 on a heatwave 120. it is a great canopy need to pack it well for it to open well (i jump camera)but once it is open it is very nice. never once had a collapse(in turbulance) when others did. i relined it myself and the lineset was a foot longer than the old ones on the 1 and 10 lines. i emailed aerodyne to see what was happening (yes i know spectra shrinks with age but not by 10%) i received no answer after 3 emails so i have lost some confidence in them. great canopy though. still has good flare and it has 1800 jumps now. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
