John4455 0 #51 October 24, 2003 ***Next, the material. It's the same basic stuff used by PD and Icarus - i.e. it's slippery. All new Aerodyne canopies are built from this material - including the Triathlon.*** What I heard, and this is strictly rumour with nothing reliable to back it up, was that something that was used in making the other,"non slippery" material was deemed "hazardous How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #52 October 24, 2003 QuoteWhat I heard, and this is strictly rumour with nothing reliable to back it up, was that something that was used in making the other,"non slippery" material was deemed "hazardous The 'non-slip' material has been used in making a lot of canopies without a problem. It may be a cost issue, an availability issue, a QC issue, etc. Please don't perpetuate rumors. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites