Chrisu 0 #1 September 25, 2001 Got a question for ya.... Is the PISA Heatwave suitable as a first canopy?I have only 25 jumps. I´m also considering Hornet, Sabre 2 and Safire. Wich one do you recommend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #2 September 25, 2001 No, a Heatwave is definitely NOT a suitable canopy for you.. A Heatwave is a high performance full elliptical - quite similar to a Stiletto..The other three you listed are suitable beginner canopies.. Try searching the gear and rigging forum for info on the Hornet, Sabre2, and Safire - they have all received quite a bit of attention in this forum in the past..Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 September 25, 2001 You might want to also consider a Spectre or even an original Sabre. You will be tired of your first canopy by 150 jumps so dont spend your money on new when you can get good used gear for much less money that will serve you fine for a good season or two.Be safe, be smooth, be fast..... and most importantly.... be phree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kirils 1 #4 September 27, 2001 As a Heatwave pilot I would definitely say no to it being your first chute. The Hornet would be a great option. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gravityguy 0 #5 November 8, 2001 HI:I started(afterAFF) on a saphire 189 and love it... had a couple of iffy landings at first, but learned the 2 stage flare. It's a little harder to pack than a square(so the rigger says, but it's all I know). Buy a used 210/190/or whatever gives you a beginners wing load, and spend the extra on coached jumps with radio to also learn canopy control. For a beginner, a malfunction(lineover, etc) could cost you more than you're willing to pay if you react incorrectly with a full eliptical. Don't be in a hurry to downsize. 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
Kirils 1 #4 September 27, 2001 As a Heatwave pilot I would definitely say no to it being your first chute. The Hornet would be a great option. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravityguy 0 #5 November 8, 2001 HI:I started(afterAFF) on a saphire 189 and love it... had a couple of iffy landings at first, but learned the 2 stage flare. It's a little harder to pack than a square(so the rigger says, but it's all I know). Buy a used 210/190/or whatever gives you a beginners wing load, and spend the extra on coached jumps with radio to also learn canopy control. For a beginner, a malfunction(lineover, etc) could cost you more than you're willing to pay if you react incorrectly with a full eliptical. Don't be in a hurry to downsize. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
