RSG 0 #1 October 24, 2002 What was the smallest canopy you have ever seen? _________________________________________ R S G = Ready Set Goooooooooo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonic 0 #2 October 24, 2002 A VX-80 I think. Although if you go to the Icarus website, they have video of the VX-46----------------------------------- It's like something out of that twilighty show about that zone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3fLiEr 0 #3 October 24, 2002 Recently saw (here in the UK) a guy flying a 60 something VX - Good skills........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #4 October 24, 2002 When I was about 4 years old our grand parents had a nice and long staircase. At least 3 meter drop. Always when we wisited our grandma and grandpa I made REALLY small canopies (round ones) from thin plastic bags. I tied a LEGO-man to the harness and watched him fly... Those canopies were about 15cm diameter so I guess they were the smallest I have ever seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #5 October 24, 2002 i just sent a cobalt 25 to eric butz.(with the condition that he will not try to land it.....he reluctantly agreed)sincerely, dan www.extremefly.com Daniel Preston atairaerodynamics.com (sport) atairaerospace.com (military) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #6 October 24, 2002 My GOD Dan! Did you send along the Atair data gathering thing too? So now I'm wondering, has that canopy been jumped before? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPO 0 #7 October 24, 2002 I think we have a winner! Got any pictures of that 25 ft parachute? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #8 October 24, 2002 I know a certain person on these forums that flies a VX-60... ...in Colorado! I think he really impressed my husband when he came to our DZ...Mr. BikerBabe has never seen swooping like that before! Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpHog 0 #9 October 24, 2002 The Cobalt 25 is the smallest canopy I've ever personally seen. I was drooling over the thing wanting to take it up for an intentional cutaway. I hope Eric has some fun with it. Blue Skies, Paul Eriksmoen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #10 October 24, 2002 pic: trade show booth with heather. the 25 is yellow and purple and was reinforced for 500# exit weight (i would tell you why but then i would have to kill you) i call it my tracking parachute. dan Daniel Preston atairaerodynamics.com (sport) atairaerospace.com (military) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPO 0 #11 October 24, 2002 NICE! That is one very scchhwwweeeet parachute! .. if I were only about 180 lbs lighter... Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #12 October 24, 2002 So the smallest canopy landed(successfully...) is still the VX46? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #13 October 24, 2002 i call it my tracking parachute. ...I'd call it a DrogueDave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #14 October 24, 2002 smallest x-braced ever landed is an icarus 46 smallest 9 cell ever landed is a cobalt 65Daniel Preston <><> atairaerodynamics.com (sport) atairaerospace.com (military) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonic 0 #15 October 24, 2002 How long are the lines on this thing? How long is the control range on the toggles?----------------------------------- It's like something out of that twilighty show about that zone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #16 October 24, 2002 ROFL, Big Eric from Hawaii,? Did he agree not to jump it? Or just that he wouldn't land it... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #17 October 24, 2002 Yes, Big E from Hawaii. Yes, the 25 is a real parachute, not a toy, and no, I don't want to try and land it either. Though, the CC and even standard Cobalt 65's are a joy to fly. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #18 October 24, 2002 Yes that would be our own Hooknswoop (aka Derek). The sound his canopy makes as he comes in and flares is pretty distinctive (it's hard to describe unless you've heard it). He is very skilled (3000+ jumps), but all I can say is be safe Derek. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #19 October 24, 2002 when i was out at elsonor, during PIA 2 years ago, i saw lugi land the vx 46, and watch it be pack. damn that thing if fuckin tinny. i want to jump it later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eames 0 #20 October 24, 2002 A few people were jumping it out at Perris when I was there earlier this month. I kept telling Luigi, "You can just set it down over next to my container, I wanna jump it next..." He kept saying, "I don't know... I don't know...." I just couldn't seem to convince him that a 5.1 was okay! Jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coho21 0 #21 October 24, 2002 I've seen Kites at the beach bigger than that!!cool.. J YSD#0009 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #22 October 24, 2002 i think chuck could handle a c 50 ! dan<><>Daniel Preston <><> atairaerodynamics.com (sport) atairaerospace.com (military) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonic 0 #23 October 24, 2002 I've seen sliders bigger than that (almost) - how big is the slider just out of interest?----------------------------------- It's like something out of that twilighty show about that zone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #24 October 24, 2002 I had to look at the pic 5 times before i FOUND it. The 25 is on its way out here you say? The smallest I've seen anyone land (in my extremely limited experience) is a 69 and I'm not even sure what it is, just that it looks like a hanky. Its a smallish guy jumping it though. It makes this fantastic sound. I love to watch people swoop. Someday... Jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #25 October 24, 2002 I saw Luigi landing the VX46 out at Perris. I was pretty sure he was gonna die, but of course he pulled off a beautiful landing :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
