klingeme 1 #26 December 16, 2005 Whatever was in stock (Teal and purple) because I wanted in NOW. Mark Klingelhoefer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #27 December 16, 2005 Agreed. Back in my ill-spent youth, I bought a second-hand rig with green binding tape. When it was time to replace the main pilot chute and d-bag, I ordered emerald green. My next jump included a bag lock and cutaway with my bagged main landing among some young trees, in the spring time. It took us the rest of the afternoon to find it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #28 December 16, 2005 The first time I got to color my own new custom main I let Chris Martin do it. When he asked what colors I really didn't want, I forgot to mention that I'm a proud member of SAPPS (skydivers against pink and purple shit). Neon pink is bright. Love ya Chris. The second time I got to color my own new custom canopy I went with "my" colors - bright blue with a black center cell and silver ribs. It was time for all my stuff to match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #29 December 16, 2005 QuoteThat is a wise choice! Most of the surface is white. Its going to be grey from packing/wear and it will have a bad visibility on clouds. a grey cloud with blue stripes(ribs) and two black bars on it? If you can't see that scooting around the sky even with clouds..........I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #30 December 17, 2005 I was advised by the knowledgable to not get white on a canopy if you jump at Perris or Elsinore...just won't stay white long...even if you hit the grass every time.Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeepDiver 0 #31 December 17, 2005 Honestly, I don't know what the hell I was thinking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate_1979 9 #32 December 17, 2005 QuoteI was advised by the knowledgable to not get white on a canopy if you jump at Perris or Elsinore...just won't stay white long...even if you hit the grass every time. Yup, my canopy got more crap on it in my few jumps at Elsinore than it did the other 50+ at skydive san diego... I have a white canopy w/ black ribs, I still love it though .... My new container (which just showed up last week and I have not seen yet) also has some white in it, should be interesting to see what it looks like a year down the road since it sounds likeI might be jumping Elsinore and Perris more than I have been.... FGF #??? I miss the sky... There are 10 types of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #33 December 17, 2005 I chose my canopy for the canopy, and the colors came with it! I buy used.... :) linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #34 December 18, 2005 ok so i thought about it and redid the design.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #35 December 19, 2005 I liked the first one better. Get white if you want white. It's a cool design. ================= As for my canopy What colors: Red Black Neon Yellow Why: I liked themMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #36 December 19, 2005 My first new canopy was an white Safire2 169 with red ribs and 2 offset black cells. I will never again get a white canopy. It looked great in the air if you could see it. I know get the brightest most standout dont kill me colors I can. Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salsa_John 0 #37 December 20, 2005 mine is Flourescent orange and yellow with white. I chose it for visibility. My reserve is flourescent orange. I thought this would be a good Idea since I jump at a flight school. It did pay off once... "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper596 0 #38 December 21, 2005 I just ordered my new canopy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kingbunky 3 #39 December 21, 2005 my new lotus! ooops, forgot to say why i picked the colors i did. simple, it will match the rest of my gear!"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 ngawang01 0 #40 December 21, 2005 NICE AVATAR, Bro! "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RMURRAY 1 #41 December 21, 2005 QuoteThe first time you bought your own brand-spanking-new canopy, what color scheme did you choose, and what was your inspiration? (Note: I'm not looking for recommendations, here--just interested in hearing the stories!) make sure others will like it because you will (most likely) be selling it. on canopy colours in general - don't waste too much time on it. rm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumper596 0 #42 December 22, 2005 Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sabre1Lucke 0 #43 December 22, 2005 These are the colours of my new canopy. I think they look hot and fast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites strop45 0 #44 January 4, 2007 Bump. Given the recent fatalites at Eloy, what colors provide best visibility against the ground and improve chances that a higher jumper will see you?.The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." -- Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites headoverheels 333 #45 January 4, 2007 QuoteBump. Given the recent fatalites at Eloy, what colors provide best visibility against the ground and improve chances that a higher jumper will see you?. Visibility was a major consideration when I got may last canopies. I was doing a 180 to final one day, and did not immediately see a friend below with a low-vis canopy. Another time, someone had a lot of difficulty finding a chopped main (black and dark blue) when searching from the air. I want to be seen, and to be able to find a wayward main if necessary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 9 #46 January 4, 2007 I'm vein. It's hard not to be when I look so good. I found a stock Sabre2 150 with all blue except for cells 2 & 8 being yellow (you've all seen it...) - every dropzone has a canopy just like mine... Anywho, It matches my Racer2k3 (all Blue and Grey), my Helmet (Blue and Silver/Grey) and my jumpsuit (Blue and grey) Pretty sharp if I might say so myslef.....=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adobelover 0 #47 January 4, 2007 Didn't like the color at first...but it grew on me...and nobody else has those colors at my dz. 4 Purple cells and 3 Gold cells...it is highly visable...and it was the last 190 Triathlon that Aerodyne had in stock for $700 I LOVE my canopy!_________________________________________ Old age ain't no place for sissies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #48 January 4, 2007 Solid royal blue. Why? It's my favourite colour, and I've always liked solid colour canopies. EDIT: It also stands out on the ground. Might be slightly tough to see FROM the ground though.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jarrodh 0 #49 January 4, 2007 Mine is silver and black. Itd be cooler If I was a Raiders fan. (except they're horrible)2 BITS....4 BITS....6 BITS....A DOLLAR!....ALL FOR THE GATORS....STAND UP AND HOLLER!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bofh 0 #50 January 4, 2007 My crossfire2 (ordered at december 29th) gets the same colours as my safire2 have: T7-8, L6-7, R13-15 in gold, the rest in blueberry. I've never seen it from above so I've got no idea how easy it is to see. The colours were chosen purely for looks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 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. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
kingbunky 3 #39 December 21, 2005 my new lotus! ooops, forgot to say why i picked the colors i did. simple, it will match the rest of my gear!"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
ngawang01 0 #40 December 21, 2005 NICE AVATAR, Bro! "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #41 December 21, 2005 QuoteThe first time you bought your own brand-spanking-new canopy, what color scheme did you choose, and what was your inspiration? (Note: I'm not looking for recommendations, here--just interested in hearing the stories!) make sure others will like it because you will (most likely) be selling it. on canopy colours in general - don't waste too much time on it. rm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre1Lucke 0 #43 December 22, 2005 These are the colours of my new canopy. I think they look hot and fast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strop45 0 #44 January 4, 2007 Bump. Given the recent fatalites at Eloy, what colors provide best visibility against the ground and improve chances that a higher jumper will see you?.The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." -- Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 333 #45 January 4, 2007 QuoteBump. Given the recent fatalites at Eloy, what colors provide best visibility against the ground and improve chances that a higher jumper will see you?. Visibility was a major consideration when I got may last canopies. I was doing a 180 to final one day, and did not immediately see a friend below with a low-vis canopy. Another time, someone had a lot of difficulty finding a chopped main (black and dark blue) when searching from the air. I want to be seen, and to be able to find a wayward main if necessary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #46 January 4, 2007 I'm vein. It's hard not to be when I look so good. I found a stock Sabre2 150 with all blue except for cells 2 & 8 being yellow (you've all seen it...) - every dropzone has a canopy just like mine... Anywho, It matches my Racer2k3 (all Blue and Grey), my Helmet (Blue and Silver/Grey) and my jumpsuit (Blue and grey) Pretty sharp if I might say so myslef.....=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adobelover 0 #47 January 4, 2007 Didn't like the color at first...but it grew on me...and nobody else has those colors at my dz. 4 Purple cells and 3 Gold cells...it is highly visable...and it was the last 190 Triathlon that Aerodyne had in stock for $700 I LOVE my canopy!_________________________________________ Old age ain't no place for sissies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #48 January 4, 2007 Solid royal blue. Why? It's my favourite colour, and I've always liked solid colour canopies. EDIT: It also stands out on the ground. Might be slightly tough to see FROM the ground though.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jarrodh 0 #49 January 4, 2007 Mine is silver and black. Itd be cooler If I was a Raiders fan. (except they're horrible)2 BITS....4 BITS....6 BITS....A DOLLAR!....ALL FOR THE GATORS....STAND UP AND HOLLER!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bofh 0 #50 January 4, 2007 My crossfire2 (ordered at december 29th) gets the same colours as my safire2 have: T7-8, L6-7, R13-15 in gold, the rest in blueberry. I've never seen it from above so I've got no idea how easy it is to see. The colours were chosen purely for looks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
