pop 0 #1 September 30, 2002 Just downsized from a Sabre 170 to a Stiletto 150. All I can say is WOW!!!!! Stilettto freakin's rocks What a bad ass canopy. Super responsive and flies like a champ. I feel like a little kid who got a new toy.7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #2 September 30, 2002 Right on POP. I have been a Stiletto addict for quite a while now. The past few weekends though I have demo'd Vengeance 97. 107, and 120. I think the 120 was my favorite. I really really really like the Vengeance which seems just like a Stiletto just a bit more twitchy. Swoops were phatty!! Be safe on that thing my friend, be safe period. Lookin forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagar 0 #3 September 30, 2002 Did almost the same a couple of months ago (from Turbo ZX 205 to Stiletto 170). Have not looked back since. Had a permagrin for days after the first flight.--- PCSS #10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 September 30, 2002 QuoteBe safe on that thing my friend, be safe period I keep hearing suggestions that I should jump a 119 Xaos. It sounded like a pretty cool idea until I figured out that the wing loading was going to be about 1.9.... I really would like one just because the openings look SOOOOO pretty on video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #5 September 30, 2002 QuoteHad a permagrin for days after the first flight. I know EXACTLY what you are talking about7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #6 September 30, 2002 I think I want to demo a Xaos also but I just think that super super highly loaded cross braced rockets are too impractical. If I had the money I'd have one of everything for when the mood fit me. I am trying to figure out the best all around canopy. I think the Stiletto is one of those all around great canopies. They're easy to pack, soft openings(most of the time) zippy with good swooping abilities and also able to hang out in sky and not drop like a rock. Still I wanna try a Xaos too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aufreefly 0 #7 September 30, 2002 Who says you have to overload them to get good performance. I went from a cobalt 135 to a Xaos 120 and I have never looked back. The openings are 500% better on the Xaos. If you hang in the brakes you can also keep it in the air for quite a long time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #8 September 30, 2002 Good lord... Sabre170 to Stilleto 150? That's like trading your Mustang LX in for a Viper! Drive safe! ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,068 #9 September 30, 2002 >Just downsized from a Sabre 170 to a Stiletto 150. All I can say is > WOW!!!!! Stilettto freakin's rocks What a bad ass canopy. Super > responsive and flies like a champ. I feel like a little kid who got a > new toy. Cool! Be careful on it until you get the hang of it, then start learning flat turns and flare turns. Knowing them will both give you better landings and might just save your life if something unexpected happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #10 September 30, 2002 i would compare a sabre less to a mustang and more to a honda :)7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #11 September 30, 2002 I have never jumped a sabre myself but I do like the ride of my civic EX CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #12 September 30, 2002 Quotei would compare a sabre less to a mustang and more to a honda :) At least it's not a Nova. (Nova en Español == "doesn't go") ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #13 September 30, 2002 QuoteNova en Español == "doesn't go" Nova in English=Collapsible parachute Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #14 September 30, 2002 QuoteQuoteNova en Español == "doesn't go" Nova in English=Collapsible parachute More like collapsed.. and it ain't gonna open! ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #15 September 30, 2002 QuoteNova in English=Collapsible parachute Although you know that I think about it... are there ANY Novas that HAVEN'T been turned into hot rods? ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #16 September 30, 2002 Quotei would compare a sabre less to a mustang and more to a honda :) i think we was refering to one of those shitty 82 rustangs with an inline 6 in it.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
nws01 0 #17 September 30, 2002 Quotemore to a honda So your girlfriend rolls a honda plays work out tapes by Fonda But Fonda ain't got no motor in back of her honda My ananconda don't want none unless you've got buns hun You can do side bends or situps but please don't lose that butt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #18 September 30, 2002 I have one thing to say.. Crossfire2 BABAY!!!!! Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawphx 1 #19 September 30, 2002 Hey, I liked my Nova 150. It only collapsed on me once out of about 100 jumps, and I was only like 2 feet above the ground. Someone happened to catch that landing on video, and it shows the three outer end cells collapsing. I managed to slide through the pea gravel and save the landing though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #20 September 30, 2002 QuoteI managed to slide through the pea gravel and save the landing though You were lucky!!! Use your other 8 lives wisely... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,068 #21 September 30, 2002 >More like collapsed.. and it ain't gonna open! Oh, they opened quite quickly. actually. Keeping them open was the issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawphx 1 #22 September 30, 2002 hmm.... I landed my round reserve parachute on a power line pole in a residential neighboorhood due to 20 mph winds when I was 16. Maybe I only have 7 left Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
