Germain's Signature Series

[Islandcool 0]

I'm not very keen on Canopy design. I have a Lotus and I like it a lot. I love the frigging thing. So Brian has come out with a signature series. I don't know enough about these mods to know if it is a gimmick type deal or valid mods. I dealt with Brian in the past and he seems to be a pretty good guy. Also would all canopy pilots benefit from these mods or are they targeted specifically for swooper types?

The Signature Series is a version of the Samurai and Lotus with some product updates that PD is unable to produce at this time. I build them myself.

I have added a cross-bracing reinforcing tape along the airlock panels, running from the "A" line attachment to the apex of the non-loaded ribs. This makes the wing stiffer, and flattens each cell to create a better wing shape. I also increased the contraction of the leading edge tapes on the top and bottom skins, which reduces the drag of the wing in flight as well as softening the openings. This also reduces the front riser pressure. I am now also offering the swoop line-set, which dives longer to allow the pilot to start the dive higher and gain more speed.


Thanks,

Ed

[craichead 0]

Uhh...why don't you ask Brian? Brian isn't the type to push "gimmicks." Email him at bgermain@bigairsportz.com or PM him at BrianSGermain.

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[AndyMan 7]

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Uhh...why don't you ask Brian? Brian isn't the type to push "gimmicks."

What she said.

When I ordered my Samurai last month, Brian didn't push the signature series because he thought the stock canopy would suit me well. Talk to Brian about what you're looking for the canopy to do.


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[Amazon 7]

I love my Siggy Samurai... He treats me well and Brian is the greatest.

[idoru99 0]

I spoke with Brian about this yesterday during a break in his canopy course. He isn't taking signature series orders at the moment. However, I'd recommend the same as the rest, email him and ask. He's a great person, full of great information.

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[Samurai136 0]

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Also would all canopy pilots benefit from these mods or are they targeted specifically for swooper types?

They are valid design modifications which function as claimed. I have a standard Sam 120 and a Signature Series 120, standard line set.
I love them both.

I wouldn't say the mods are specifically for 'swooper types' necessarily. But they do contribute to longer swoops if that in what your interested in.

Ken

"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian
Ken

[Islandcool 0]

Thanks guys. Brian is a great guy. I was looking for an unbias opinion so I thought I'd go to the general population.

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