TheCapt 7 #1 Posted January 21, 2024 I haven't jumped for a while but am thinking of jumping again. I am generally in great shape, but because I had a new aortic valve installed, I am worried about hard openings, so I write seeking opinions on what canopies have a reputation for long snivels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,527 #2 January 21, 2024 The Spectre, particularly larger ones (I.e. lower wing loading for you) is widely selected for its docile openings. But there are no guarantees; any canopy can spank you. Wendy P. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCapt 7 #3 January 23, 2024 Thanks, Wendy. The Spectre was my first canopy, and now that you mention it, I don't remember any hard openings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #4 January 24, 2024 (edited) Please jump: Spectre. With slider one size larger (ask PD). Dacron lines (they stretch, which makes a HUGE difference in case of hard opening). Edited January 24, 2024 by skydiverek 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCapt 7 #5 January 27, 2024 That sounds like good advice. Nylon lines would stretch even more, but I don't think there is such a thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #6 January 28, 2024 20 hours ago, TheCapt said: That sounds like good advice. Nylon lines would stretch even more, but I don't think there is such a thing. Correct. Dacron is the most stretchy material available now. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
