madamfinch 0 #1 April 1, 2008 Hi, I've been given an Esprit 150, its too worn to make out the Manufacturer even though it is airworthy. Does anyone know anything about these canopies and their flight characteristics. Blue Ones All. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites in2jumping 0 #2 April 1, 2008 Quote Hi, I've been given an Esprit 150, its too worn to make out the Manufacturer even though it is airworthy. Does anyone know anything about these canopies and their flight characteristics. Blue Ones All. This was the canopy that replaced the Nova from GlidePath now known as Flight Concepts. Had a friend that owned a Nova and GlidePath gave him the Esprit to replace it. He had to put a pocket slider on it to tame the openings. I never jumped it nor the Nova (thank god Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #3 April 1, 2008 Quote Quote Hi, I've been given an Esprit 150, its too worn to make out the Manufacturer even though it is airworthy. Does anyone know anything about these canopies and their flight characteristics. Blue Ones All. This was the canopy that replaced the Nova from GlidePath now known as Flight Concepts. Had a friend that owned a Nova and GlidePath gave him the Esprit to replace it. He had to put a pocket slider on it to tame the openings. I never jumped it nor the Nova (thank god I know Charlie Mullins was swooping an Esprit way back when... before the Icarus Extreme showed up on the market. I haven't read the name Esprit in a long time though. But if given the opportunity to jump one, I'd decline."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billeisele 130 #4 April 2, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Hi, I've been given an Esprit 150, its too worn to make out the Manufacturer even though it is airworthy. Does anyone know anything about these canopies and their flight characteristics. This was the canopy that replaced the Nova from GlidePath now known as Flight Concepts. Had a friend that owned a Nova and GlidePath gave him the Esprit to replace it. He had to put a pocket slider on it to tame the openings. I never jumped it nor the Nova (thank god I know Charlie Mullins was swooping an Esprit way back when... before the Icarus Extreme showed up on the market. I haven't read the name Esprit in a long time though. But if given the opportunity to jump one, I'd decline. The Esprit was/is a good canopy, similar to a Sabre, I never had any issues with the opening on mine, if it is properly sized for you then jump it and have fun. Also have a ton of jumps on a Nova with no problems.Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites michaelmullins 81 #5 April 2, 2008 Quote Hi, I've been given an Esprit 150, its too worn to make out the Manufacturer even though it is airworthy. Does anyone know anything about these canopies and their flight characteristics. Blue Ones All. The Esprit, from Glidepath, replaced the ill-fated Nova. The Nova tended to collapse in turbulence, especially the smaller ones. As a result of the Nova problems, the Esprit was designed to be rock solid in turbulence. They are excellent canopies and perform better than their contemporaries, the Sabres. Mike Mullins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kimblair13 0 #6 April 2, 2008 I remember having an Esprit 170 when I first started jumping. I thought I was the coolest kid on the block. It was a nice canopy, good openings, good landings. But it's old and there are alot better choices out there. (PD!) If it was given to ya...sweet...jump it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
in2jumping 0 #2 April 1, 2008 Quote Hi, I've been given an Esprit 150, its too worn to make out the Manufacturer even though it is airworthy. Does anyone know anything about these canopies and their flight characteristics. Blue Ones All. This was the canopy that replaced the Nova from GlidePath now known as Flight Concepts. Had a friend that owned a Nova and GlidePath gave him the Esprit to replace it. He had to put a pocket slider on it to tame the openings. I never jumped it nor the Nova (thank god Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #3 April 1, 2008 Quote Quote Hi, I've been given an Esprit 150, its too worn to make out the Manufacturer even though it is airworthy. Does anyone know anything about these canopies and their flight characteristics. Blue Ones All. This was the canopy that replaced the Nova from GlidePath now known as Flight Concepts. Had a friend that owned a Nova and GlidePath gave him the Esprit to replace it. He had to put a pocket slider on it to tame the openings. I never jumped it nor the Nova (thank god I know Charlie Mullins was swooping an Esprit way back when... before the Icarus Extreme showed up on the market. I haven't read the name Esprit in a long time though. But if given the opportunity to jump one, I'd decline."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #4 April 2, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Hi, I've been given an Esprit 150, its too worn to make out the Manufacturer even though it is airworthy. Does anyone know anything about these canopies and their flight characteristics. This was the canopy that replaced the Nova from GlidePath now known as Flight Concepts. Had a friend that owned a Nova and GlidePath gave him the Esprit to replace it. He had to put a pocket slider on it to tame the openings. I never jumped it nor the Nova (thank god I know Charlie Mullins was swooping an Esprit way back when... before the Icarus Extreme showed up on the market. I haven't read the name Esprit in a long time though. But if given the opportunity to jump one, I'd decline. The Esprit was/is a good canopy, similar to a Sabre, I never had any issues with the opening on mine, if it is properly sized for you then jump it and have fun. Also have a ton of jumps on a Nova with no problems.Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelmullins 81 #5 April 2, 2008 Quote Hi, I've been given an Esprit 150, its too worn to make out the Manufacturer even though it is airworthy. Does anyone know anything about these canopies and their flight characteristics. Blue Ones All. The Esprit, from Glidepath, replaced the ill-fated Nova. The Nova tended to collapse in turbulence, especially the smaller ones. As a result of the Nova problems, the Esprit was designed to be rock solid in turbulence. They are excellent canopies and perform better than their contemporaries, the Sabres. Mike Mullins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #6 April 2, 2008 I remember having an Esprit 170 when I first started jumping. I thought I was the coolest kid on the block. It was a nice canopy, good openings, good landings. But it's old and there are alot better choices out there. (PD!) If it was given to ya...sweet...jump it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
