Yossarian 0 #51 January 4, 2007 just ordered mine in navy blue with cell 2 in white with a white slider. i chose this for a number of reasons, it looks pretty swish, i like blue, darker colours are the most visible in the sky (black being the most easy to see, all about contrast apparently, and also why alot of training aircraft are black) and i chose the white slider for some contrast when packing (on the advice of the rep) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeD10834 0 #52 January 4, 2007 My canopy is solid royal blue, with #2/#8 cells orange with white ribs. ...But I've been a Gator too long to enter any 12 step program. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #53 January 4, 2007 Visibility in all light conditions. My Pilot 150 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EddieJ710 0 #54 January 4, 2007 all tangerine with 2 and 8 cells white...bright and beautiful... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCapt 7 #55 January 4, 2007 I used to work as a deckhand on freighters delivering general cargo to Vietnamese ports during the war. Later Congress authorized a special ribbon for such merchant seaman, similar to the military Vietnam War ribbon, except our ends were blue instead of green. So I just bought my very first rig (arrived from Mirage two weeks ago!) originally with a Spectre the same colors as my ribbon - three red stripes separated by yellow panels with blue stabilizers - but .... I got a little worried about packing brand new ZP, so at the last minute I switched to a used Spectre PD had in stock. Many of you have seen it on some of their videos - three lemon panels in the center, flanked by purple, then blackberry. When I downsize, then I'll get my true colors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #56 January 4, 2007 First (custom) canopy was Silver, Black and Red (because my suit and helmut and container were Charcoal, Black and Red). And the canopy was not symmetrical just because I wanted it to be easy to ID in the sky and all the rest were. Then I thought - you don't see the canopy until it's out of the container so why match to the other junk? My colors are now Dark Green, Charcoal and Black, but my last custom canopy is Lemon, Tangerine, White and all the ribs are white. I like it, it's VERY visible in the sky and if I cut away will be much easier to find. And the contrast to the other colors appeals for some reason to me. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #57 January 4, 2007 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!) Well, I was going to get pink, but aerodyne doesn't make pink canopies, and I wanted the Pilot, so it's red for me. With two white stripes. Solid colors are fo reserves. I like bright colors on a canopy, and it's also easier for others to see me and easier for me to find my cutaway main.Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #58 January 4, 2007 geez, i had a real nice pink sabre for sale awhile ago..."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
ZigZagMarquis 9 #59 January 4, 2007 Well... the last three main's I've bought, I chose my favorite canopy colors... IN STOCK... because I get the canopy in 2 to 3 business days after purchase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yossarian 0 #60 January 4, 2007 im havin to wait 10-16wks for mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #61 January 4, 2007 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!) My canopy colours are in the picture here <===== Stock colours readily available and I like Blue and Red, always have. My first rig and canopy was Blue and Red, purchased in 1976."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
flygirl1 0 #62 January 5, 2007 My canopy is black-black-white-royal-royal-royal-white-black-black. I actually chose those colors for my boyfriend because the canopy was originally his and he gave it to me when he down sized. I chose those colors because I thought they looked good on him and I picked the pattern because I hadn't seen to many canopys with the same one. I chose Turquoise, silver and black for all the rest of my gear because I liked they go with my skin tone.Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #63 January 5, 2007 Red on top with a white bottom....I WANT people to SEE me under canopy.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #64 January 5, 2007 QuoteSolid 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. Not sure how visible it'll be in low-light conditions... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #65 January 5, 2007 QuoteQuoteSolid 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. Not sure how visible it'll be in low-light conditions... True enough. Hopefully it won't end up being something I ever have an issue with.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #66 January 5, 2007 Quotegeez, i had a real nice pink sabre for sale awhile ago... Well, I hear the openings are better on a Pilot anyway. Can't choose something as important as my main only based on color.Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brabzzz 0 #67 January 7, 2007 Just for the sake of argument: 1) I'd consider the 'bright neon eyesore of a canopy' factor as pretty important when chosing a canopy. Sure, it shouldn't ever be an issue, but we live in the real world. It's never been close enough to be dangerous, but i've turned somewhere i could have sworn was safe only to find myself staring at a navy blue and teal canopy. And i've had the same happen to me from the other perspective. the orange and yellow ones though (not to everyones taste, and the bugs love them) don't have that problem... 2) As long as it opens, turns and lands 'ok', that's all i really care about in a main canopy. Unless you're swooping, i think most people live far away from the outer limts of their canopys performance envelope -and whether you jump a Sab2, Spect, Pilot or any of the equivalents, it makes dick all difference if we really think about it. They all work just fine. Some finer than others, but all fine. So the colour is as much of a safety factor as anything. It'll minimise the chances of someone else killing ya - then all you have to do is not bounce yourself! --------------------------------------- Ex-University of Bristol Skydiving Club www.skydivebristoluni.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #68 January 7, 2007 Color scheme: Neon green center cell, the rest of the cells are alternating hot pink and neon blue. Why? So that people would see me. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #69 January 8, 2007 QuoteDidn'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! So YOU"RE the one who got the last one...the one that robbed me of getting one because I was a slow-assed dumbass in ordering. I hope you enjoy it, dog. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adobelover 0 #70 January 8, 2007 QuoteQuoteDidn'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! So YOU"RE the one who got the last one...the one that robbed me of getting one because I was a slow-assed dumbass in ordering. I hope you enjoy it, dog. Yep...that'd be me! That was a kickass deal and I almost passed it up too! I'm enjoying the shit out of flying her...NOT the packing of that slickassed bitch! Thank you for passing up that deal. _________________________________________ Old age ain't no place for sissies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeepDiver 0 #71 January 8, 2007 I have been very very happy with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohanW 0 #72 January 10, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteDidn'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! So YOU"RE the one who got the last one...the one that robbed me of getting one because I was a slow-assed dumbass in ordering. I hope you enjoy it, dog. Yep...that'd be me! That was a kickass deal and I almost passed it up too! I'm enjoying the shit out of flying her...NOT the packing of that slickassed bitch! Thank you for passing up that deal. One night I woke up at 2:00 AM and was like 'I got to get me one of those Tris. I'll regret it if I don't.' So I got one of the Tri 120s @ $700 Mine is Jade-Silver-Silver-Jade-Silver-Silver-Jade. There was one more left in stock, but I liked the looks of this one better. No problems at all packing it though .. a 120 in a container that used to hold a 170 Johan. I am. I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
