PhoenixFire 0 #1 August 4, 2003 Hi I am looking to get myself a semi eliptical or square as my first canopy. I am quite keen on the hornet - but as I am going to purchase second hand, could u please give me some advise on other canopies that are comparable. ThanksPeace Be Da Journey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #2 August 4, 2003 QuoteHi I am looking to get myself a semi eliptical or square as my first canopy. I am quite keen on the hornet - but as I am going to purchase second hand, could u please give me some advise on other canopies that are comparable. Thanks Do a search.... This question has been asked like a 1000 times before. Look also for spectre, silhouette, sabre, safire, triathlon, etc. Also remember, we don't know you, so ask your instructor about which canopies/sizes are suitable for you. Also, try and demo, to see which canopy you like. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metallica 0 #3 August 4, 2003 Hornet used to be manufactured by PISA, but the company's now under Aerodyne Research. The Hornet equivalent now will be the Pilot. The other canopy will be Safire by Icarus. I've more than 200 jumps on a 170 Hornet at a 1:1.1 loading in my earlier days. I actually prefer the Hornet over the original Sabre, but that's just me. You'll find more reviews here http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/gear/review.cgi?ID=65 Speed kills! So does everything else... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #4 August 4, 2003 Well my opinion will fall under the "He's only saying that cause he flies one" but I fly a HOR 150 and love it, (1.19 WL) . I could tell you things I've heard about other above mentioned canopies but I havnt flown them al;l and it would be 3rd party info So I'm just going keep my mouth shut!! jasonFreedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhoenixFire 0 #5 August 5, 2003 I have jumped a Zp EXE and am currently jumping a friends rig with a Hornet 170 - I really like the Hornet, and Am looking for a second hand 150 /170 ( I weight 58KG) But considering that they are very popular canopies in South Africa, I Know it may be difficult, that is why I want something similar if possible Thanks for the Info Peace Be Da Journey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #6 August 5, 2003 You could try Electra by PdF. Excelent canopy. Combination of ZP and F111, semielliptical, sizes 130 and bigger. Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
