trippin 0 #1 September 24, 2006 Looking for first canopy for my wife, need something with light toggle pressure , she has a hard time flaring the student canopys. She will probably get a 210 at a .9wl if that makes any difference. Thanks.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 September 24, 2006 The best way to figure out what canopy is right for her is for her to jump a number of different canopies and decide for herself. I'd suggest putting off buying a main for her until after she has done so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #3 September 24, 2006 QuoteThe best way to figure out what canopy is right for her is for her to jump a number of different canopies and decide for herself. I'd suggest putting off buying a main for her until after she has done so. What she said. I have recently switched from a Spectre 230 to a Pilot 210 and my experience has been that the toggle pressure on the Pilot is lower. But her experience may be different at a different WL. Like Lisa said, trying out canopies is a great idea. If you can't get to a DZ where there are demos available, contact the manufacturers about their demo programs and/or borrow/rent from another jumper or DZ."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmcvey 0 #4 September 24, 2006 Yeah demo's are the way to go.... A few possibles at a light wing loading could be... PD Spectre PD Sabre 2 PD Silhoette (Cant comment on others as only have experience with these.) There are lots out there! Have fun choosing..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #5 September 25, 2006 Just out of curiosity, why did you choose such a light wing loading? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trippin 0 #6 September 25, 2006 w/l would be between .9-1.0, were older ,40, will look into the demo thing,thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #7 September 25, 2006 Have you talked to instructors at your drop zone in regards to canopy choices? Sometimes in an effort to be conservative, you may go too far on the other side. Too light of a wing loading can leave you vulnerable to gusty wind conditions and/or turbulance. On some canopies too light of a wing loading can even be less stable. Toggle and riser pressure may also be a factor. Food for thought. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ateg92 0 #8 September 25, 2006 I love my Icarus Safire2. Very soft openings and nice flare. Demo. Demo. Demo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerodyne 0 #9 September 25, 2006 Mike The best is to get in touch with the various manufactures and see about the demo program they run, and after advise from your Instructors on the best size. Get some demo sent out and fly them, do a few jumps on each. We have a great demo program and your more than welcome to contact us for a canopy. Chat to Sandy Kimball she runs our demo program info@flyaerodyne.com Hope that gets you started. Karl Meyer Sales Representative Aerodyne Research Office: 1 813 891 6300 Mobile: 1 813 841 2149 karl@flyaerodyne.com www.flyaerodyne.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aubsmell 0 #10 September 25, 2006 http://performancedesigns.com/silhouette.asp I like the silhouette, it is a very forgiving canopy, that opens nice and flies very well. It is of hybrid construction and therefore packs a little easier, and it that size will pack up a little smaller than all ZP. Also the price is a little better than most all ZP canopies. I is a great canopy for what you are looking for. A"Those who say it cannot be done, should not interrupt those who are doing it" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #11 September 26, 2006 QuoteI like the silhouette, it is a very forgiving canopy, that opens nice and flies very well. The best kept secret in canopies today.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #12 September 26, 2006 QuoteThe best kept secret in canopies today.Smile Nowadays choosing a canopy is not based on technical details most of the time....its fashion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #13 September 26, 2006 Quote...Nowadays choosing a canopy is not based on technical details most of the time....its fashion. All too true. 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
ROK 0 #14 September 28, 2006 Hey!!!!! 40 isn't old! I am sore after about seven jumps though I'm at about a 1:1 right now and will be creeping down a bit real soon. My Tri 190 has done me justice... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
