bkoch 0 #1 May 19, 2005 What are the softest opening canopies on the market today? Brad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #2 May 19, 2005 My Safire has NEVER spanked me, not even a little bit. Spectres also have a great reputation, I have jumped a few and have no complaints.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #3 May 19, 2005 QuoteMy Safire has NEVER spanked me, not even a little bit. Spectres also have a great reputation, I have jumped a few and have no complaints. Amen on the Safire. The only spanking I got was because I failed to slow down after a sit. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #4 May 19, 2005 We've had good luck with the Pilot by Aerodyne. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #5 May 19, 2005 My Triathalon opens extremely soft every jump. (well, except for 1, but i believe that was an error on my part). Almost too soft, I'm trying to speed up the openings, since they usually take 7-800 feet+ to complete Edit: But I only have about 20 jumps on it, so perhaps wait untill somebody else (who has more jumps on one) can tell you better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #6 May 19, 2005 QuoteAlmost too soft, I'm trying to speed up the openings, since they usually take 7-800 feet+ to complete My omega is like that. If I don't push the nose into the center before wrapping the tail, it tends to open quickerI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efex 0 #7 May 19, 2005 It can have alot to do with your packing (completly canopy dependant, something that does one thing on one canopy can do the completely opposite on another). I have a pilot and I never pack it too tightly, just a few rolls in the tail is all it needs and it opens sooo softly, its incredible, like falling through butter. Means I can make 10-13 jumps a day and not feel ive just played 3 hours of rugby. Note (so that everyone is aware): NEVER EVER push the nose into the canopy, I know its been perpetuated quite severely, but going on the advice of Alan Hewitt (top BPA rigger examiner, probably one of the guys who knows the most about gear), you are severly increasing your chance of a lineover, by disturbing the packjob. Warwick University Skydiving Club Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #8 May 19, 2005 Quote Quote Almost too soft, I'm trying to speed up the openings, since they usually take 7-800 feet+ to complete My omega is like that. If I don't push the nose into the center before wrapping the tail, it tends to open quicker judge a man not by his answers, but by his questions why not allow for the fact your canopy opens slower and dump a little higher. triathilons have caused injury from very hard openings although they seem to open slowly most of the time. trying to speed up the opening could have a disasterous effect. do a searc on hard openings and you will see. crossfires are also a soft opener, i can vouch for that. it seems nz areosports like to suss the openings as well as the flight."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 phoenixlpr 0 #9 May 19, 2005 I love it too. I don`t need tips and tricks to pack it for soft opening. I have not demod it before buying, but I think it was an excellent choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sid 1 #10 May 19, 2005 QuoteWhat are the softest opening canopies on the market today? Brad After many many jumps on a Sabre 190 that spanked me into submission many times, my Firebolt 164 opens sweetly and on heading - and has done for 200 jumps. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No, really! I love it (is that wrong.......)Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chopchop 0 #11 May 19, 2005 Quote I have a pilot and I never pack it too tightly, just a few rolls in the tail is all it needs and it opens sooo softly, its incredible, like falling through butter. Means I can make 10-13 jumps a day and not feel ive just played 3 hours of rugby. Ditto on the pilot. 10 jumps a day on weekends lately.. soft, on-heading..no bruises, feeling fine on Monday.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JumpRu 14 #12 May 19, 2005 crossfire opens very soft and you don't have to do nothing special to make it open like this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites badlock 0 #13 May 19, 2005 QuoteWhat are the softest opening canopies on the market today? Brad That's impossible to answer in generally. The trend in the market is that almost every new canopy is designed to open very soft. But it depends on size of the canopy, jumpers weight & speed and many other factors how soft a canopy opens. Caonpies which are known for its sweet openings are: Spectre Sabre 2 Sillhouette Safire (2) Firebolt Pilot Nitro(n) Rage (Paratec) Crossfire (2) Katana Blade And some others I've forgotten Don't be a Lutz! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #14 May 19, 2005 I can't believe no one mentioned the Stiletto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenixlpr 0 #15 May 19, 2005 Spinletto? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #16 May 19, 2005 My stilleto opens great...and only has spun up on me once...that was due to my own fault. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #17 May 19, 2005 QuoteMy stilleto opens great...and only has spun up on me once...that was due to my own fault. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> My Spinetto used to open like sh!t and spin up - before I replaced all the lines. Now it opens gracefully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BETO74 0 #18 May 19, 2005 Nitron has a more softer opening than my crossfire.http://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mattjw916 2 #19 May 19, 2005 I can't believe the Sabre2 is on there... I have jumped 4 or 5 different ones in a couple sizes and found them to be searchy and open off-heading (but not hard) randomly.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Canuck 0 #20 May 19, 2005 QuoteI can't believe no one mentioned the Stiletto. Compared to basically everything else on the market when the Stiletto was released, it opened really nicely, but by today's standards, it's not that impressive. I much prefer the openings of my Velo to the openings of my Stiletto. And nothing, and I mean nothing, compares to my old Crossfire (1) openings... Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lummy 4 #21 May 19, 2005 Quotewhy not allow for the fact your canopy opens slower and dump a little higher. triathilons have caused injury from very hard openings although they seem to open slowly most of the time. trying to speed up the opening could have a disasterous effect. do a searc on hard openings and you will see. yeah, I was actually wondering if this was good advice for a Tri or if I should nto have said anything.I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #22 May 19, 2005 Quote Compared to basically everything else on the market when the Stiletto was released, it opened really nicely, but by today's standards, it's not that impressive. I much prefer the openings of my Velo to the openings of my Stiletto. And nothing, and I mean nothing, compares to my old Crossfire (1) openings... Canuck Trust me...My Stiletto is the smoothest opening one out there right now. it is sweet. it's a Norman Kent canopy so it has big fat Dacron lines on it. opens like butter. opens better than my Safire that I sold to Matt above. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #23 May 19, 2005 Quote My Safire has NEVER spanked me, not even a little bit. That thing used to pop the fuck out of me before I got the mod done....after the mod...it's like falling into warm ice cream...yummy. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #24 May 19, 2005 QuoteQuote My Safire has NEVER spanked me, not even a little bit. That thing used to pop the fuck out of me before I got the mod done....after the mod...it's like falling into warm ice cream...yummy. psst...you forgot to tm that. Which is exactly how my crossfire 1 opens, the poor little baby has been sitting in my closet for way to long.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites spoons 0 #25 May 19, 2005 after jumping a Safire 149, a Safire II 139 and a Sabre2 135 i can say that the nicest opening one out of them all has to be the Sabre2...although the Safire II was pretty soft too. The Sabre2 was just nicer in my opinion EDIT: Sabre2 does search a bit, but as long as you have a good body position then it seems to open just fine...the two i jumped did anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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phoenixlpr 0 #9 May 19, 2005 I love it too. I don`t need tips and tricks to pack it for soft opening. I have not demod it before buying, but I think it was an excellent choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #10 May 19, 2005 QuoteWhat are the softest opening canopies on the market today? Brad After many many jumps on a Sabre 190 that spanked me into submission many times, my Firebolt 164 opens sweetly and on heading - and has done for 200 jumps. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No, really! I love it (is that wrong.......)Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #11 May 19, 2005 Quote I have a pilot and I never pack it too tightly, just a few rolls in the tail is all it needs and it opens sooo softly, its incredible, like falling through butter. Means I can make 10-13 jumps a day and not feel ive just played 3 hours of rugby. Ditto on the pilot. 10 jumps a day on weekends lately.. soft, on-heading..no bruises, feeling fine on Monday.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpRu 14 #12 May 19, 2005 crossfire opens very soft and you don't have to do nothing special to make it open like this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badlock 0 #13 May 19, 2005 QuoteWhat are the softest opening canopies on the market today? Brad That's impossible to answer in generally. The trend in the market is that almost every new canopy is designed to open very soft. But it depends on size of the canopy, jumpers weight & speed and many other factors how soft a canopy opens. Caonpies which are known for its sweet openings are: Spectre Sabre 2 Sillhouette Safire (2) Firebolt Pilot Nitro(n) Rage (Paratec) Crossfire (2) Katana Blade And some others I've forgotten Don't be a Lutz! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #14 May 19, 2005 I can't believe no one mentioned the Stiletto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #16 May 19, 2005 My stilleto opens great...and only has spun up on me once...that was due to my own fault. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #17 May 19, 2005 QuoteMy stilleto opens great...and only has spun up on me once...that was due to my own fault. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> My Spinetto used to open like sh!t and spin up - before I replaced all the lines. Now it opens gracefully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BETO74 0 #18 May 19, 2005 Nitron has a more softer opening than my crossfire.http://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #19 May 19, 2005 I can't believe the Sabre2 is on there... I have jumped 4 or 5 different ones in a couple sizes and found them to be searchy and open off-heading (but not hard) randomly.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #20 May 19, 2005 QuoteI can't believe no one mentioned the Stiletto. Compared to basically everything else on the market when the Stiletto was released, it opened really nicely, but by today's standards, it's not that impressive. I much prefer the openings of my Velo to the openings of my Stiletto. And nothing, and I mean nothing, compares to my old Crossfire (1) openings... Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #21 May 19, 2005 Quotewhy not allow for the fact your canopy opens slower and dump a little higher. triathilons have caused injury from very hard openings although they seem to open slowly most of the time. trying to speed up the opening could have a disasterous effect. do a searc on hard openings and you will see. yeah, I was actually wondering if this was good advice for a Tri or if I should nto have said anything.I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #22 May 19, 2005 Quote Compared to basically everything else on the market when the Stiletto was released, it opened really nicely, but by today's standards, it's not that impressive. I much prefer the openings of my Velo to the openings of my Stiletto. And nothing, and I mean nothing, compares to my old Crossfire (1) openings... Canuck Trust me...My Stiletto is the smoothest opening one out there right now. it is sweet. it's a Norman Kent canopy so it has big fat Dacron lines on it. opens like butter. opens better than my Safire that I sold to Matt above. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #23 May 19, 2005 Quote My Safire has NEVER spanked me, not even a little bit. That thing used to pop the fuck out of me before I got the mod done....after the mod...it's like falling into warm ice cream...yummy. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #24 May 19, 2005 QuoteQuote My Safire has NEVER spanked me, not even a little bit. That thing used to pop the fuck out of me before I got the mod done....after the mod...it's like falling into warm ice cream...yummy. psst...you forgot to tm that. Which is exactly how my crossfire 1 opens, the poor little baby has been sitting in my closet for way to long.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spoons 0 #25 May 19, 2005 after jumping a Safire 149, a Safire II 139 and a Sabre2 135 i can say that the nicest opening one out of them all has to be the Sabre2...although the Safire II was pretty soft too. The Sabre2 was just nicer in my opinion EDIT: Sabre2 does search a bit, but as long as you have a good body position then it seems to open just fine...the two i jumped did anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
