katzurki 0 #1 August 14, 2006 There was a sale going on, so I upgraded from a tired Hornet 170 on which I'd put 100 jumps to a brand new Vision 168 for about $150. I double-checked with the dealer to see if it was a Vision with the new specs; he claimed Aerodyne said it was. However, after I got the canopy and checked the S/N with Aerodyne, it turned out it wasn't. There was a bit of a hassle to find out whose mistake it really was, but in the end Aerodyne promptly sent me a new lineset, for which I'd like to thank them. Relined, the canopy improved tenfold, most noticeably in the flare department. My landings have improved significantly, to the point I don't have to do any running on hot no-wind days. Before that, no wind meant no graceful landing, and at one point I had concluded I must truly be a poor pilot and considered swapping the canopy for something less hot, but no offer presented itself. Not to say I wasn't / ain't a poor pilot, but seeing how right now I have no issues landing the thing, it couldn't have totally been my fault. I feel the openings have become quicker / firmer, but nowhere near an issue. In a word, I got a brand new canopy of not the ugliest color pattern in the world at below $1000, and a spare lineset. No complaints here anymore, and thanks Aerodyne! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #2 August 15, 2006 Good on them, glad to hear it. How's the Vision fly at 1.3? Aerodyne's website seems to vaguely recommend a 1.6 loading [per the 'canopy selector' chart]. Just curious for curiosity's sake, I've yet to read much about it.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katzurki 0 #3 August 15, 2006 Nothing short of great, for me, at my current level. I can't really give a fair comparison though. I think I'd be equally happy under any other modern 9-cell canopy, Pilot, Sabre2, whatever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #4 August 15, 2006 QuoteNothing short of great, for me, at my current level. I can't really give a fair comparison though. I think I'd be equally happy under any other modern 9-cell canopy, Pilot, Sabre2, whatever. then what are you doing flying a hp 9cell at 140 jumps? ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #5 August 15, 2006 What a hell are you doing under an elliptical canopy with 140 jumps??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohanW 0 #6 August 15, 2006 C'mon guys, he's Russian .. anything goes They do things a little differently over there At least, that's the reasoning I seem to remember from another thread, involving this and another jumper from Russia. Katzurki, I don't know how to get through to you .. but we worry. Please don't end up a statistic.Johan. I am. I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohanW 0 #7 August 15, 2006 QuoteHow's the Vision fly at 1.3? Aerodyne's website seems to vaguely recommend a 1.6 loading [per the 'canopy selector' chart]. Just curious for curiosity's sake, I've yet to read much about it.I really don't know what I'm talking aboutAnd you should not. Nor should he.Johan. I am. I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerodyne 0 #8 August 16, 2006 I have been flying my Vision 124 for the past three years, and still enjoy the canopy, the openings are great (I'm partial to a left turn on opening, but it's me makes no difference what canopy). The general flight characteristics are excellent. Front riser pressure is medium, and it has a good recovery arc, and flies nice on rear risers. The bottom end flair could be a tad better, but maybe I'm getting to old for lazy to take a few steps. In all I think the Vision is a very under rated canopy on the market. PS: I was jumping one before I worked for Aerodyne, so this is a non biased opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katzurki 0 #9 August 16, 2006 Thanks. I appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #10 August 16, 2006 QuoteAnd you should not.Trust me, that's why I was clear that it's for curiosity's sake. I want nothing to do with elliptical canopies for a long time, if ever. I just didn't want to be that low-timer giving somebody else shit for jumping a canopy that they shouldn't be.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katzurki 0 #11 August 16, 2006 Did you know that technically your canopy is more elliptical than a Stiletto, or a Vision for that matter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #12 August 16, 2006 QuoteDid you know that technically your canopy is more elliptical than a Stiletto, or a Vision for that matter? Did you know that ellipticity doesn't really matter? A Velo is just about square I think A Vision is a hp canopy is not for beginners is a hp canopy ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #13 August 17, 2006 Touché. Replace "elliptical" with "unsuitable for my skill and experience levels".I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #14 August 17, 2006 QuoteTouché. Replace "elliptical" with "unsuitable for my skill and experience levels". I somehow think that this jumper is not going to reconsider his canopy choice ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mostly_Harmless 0 #15 August 17, 2006 I would like to know why you are jumping such an advance w/l'ing with so little jumps? If your profile is correct and you take a look at Brian G's w/ling chart you should be on a 230 not a 169._________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
