base851 0 #26 September 7, 2010 Pilot 150 loaded about 1.5-ish. I've only had it spin up on me once in about 100 jumps on it... and then it just kept flying on straight while I kicked 'em out. Doesn't seem to really care whether you trash pack it or not, opens the same pretty much every time. Front risers on it are a hoot! The recovery arc is so short that you can pretty much dive it until flare time and get a decent little surf out of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronaldo 0 #27 September 7, 2010 Triathlon 160, stable, great openings and amazing swoops! Not the best glide though... WL=1,35lbf/sqft Edited to add wing loadEngineering Law #5: The most vital dimension on any plan drawing stands the most chance of being omitted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #28 September 7, 2010 Sabre2 97 with HMA lines and an RDS loaded at 1.85. Never, ever had a problem with this canopy in well over 2000 wingsuit jumps on it. chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #29 September 7, 2010 Quote Quote after soft and nice openings during the 50 first jumps started being unstable (easily giving a fast 180 deg right or left) just after the end of the opening...weird ! and i am not the only one facing this issue.I even had a cutaway after a fast spinning... Any one else has the same problem? I'll be jumping my new storm 135 next weekend, and it's the first time I hear about that! I use a Storm 135 and have not had any issues like that. Steep glide took a bit of getting used to, but it has a very nice flare.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #30 September 7, 2010 I regularly jump a Sabre 135 &150 and Nitro & Nitron 150. I like the Sabres for the positive opening and the Nitro/n for the flat glide. Both fly nicely even in line twists. If the Sabre had the glide of the Nitron, I would consider the combo the perfect WS canopy.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #31 September 7, 2010 Quote Icarus FX-99 Such a Rebel.... Hahahahaha Hasn't this been brought up 100 times? www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #32 September 7, 2010 My buddy Chris Martin flew a 7 cell cross braced at least 10 SF smaller than mine with wingsuits and tried to talk me into it 8 years ago. And as a bonus it does not have those silly hot dogs on the top skins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aarthus 0 #33 September 7, 2010 Quote Does it happen to one side more than another or does it randomly turn both ways? both ways Quote Does this only happen when you pack it or does it do the same thing when a packer packs it? both. The symptoms are exactly like as if the canopy had 500 jumps with the original lines...tried all kind of tricks to have it right but failed, had the canopy checked by rigger, etc... I already had several emails with our local PD guy in Europe & he advised me to send the canopy back to PD. Thanks ScottPatrick de Guillebon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #34 September 7, 2010 I jump an Electra 150 (semi-elliptical) loaded at 1:0. My canopy is approaching the 1000 jump mark and lately it very often turns a corner wich sometimes evolves in pretty bad linetwists. Looking to get a new canopy now. Preferably Storm/Spectre/Electra in the size range 150/135. I'll keep my Electra and use it for RW jumps since I don't know if I'll be able to sell it anymore."In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frost 1 #35 September 7, 2010 I've used a Triathlon 135 and a Saber 2 120. Currently use Magellan 120 loaded @2:1. Made by Skylark in Ukraine, it's a 9-cell similar to PD Saber 2. Even at a fairly heavy wingloading, Magellan is a very smooth opening canopy with plenty of swoop in it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #36 September 7, 2010 Quote Quote Does it happen to one side more than another or does it randomly turn both ways? both ways Quote Does this only happen when you pack it or does it do the same thing when a packer packs it? both. The symptoms are exactly like as if the canopy had 500 jumps with the original lines...tried all kind of tricks to have it right but failed, had the canopy checked by rigger, etc... I already had several emails with our local PD guy in Europe & he advised me to send the canopy back to PD. Thanks Scott I would contact PD (USA) and have them take a look at it if you've gone through all possible causes already. You can send an e-mail to support@performancedesigns.com and explain your issue and they will instruct you on how to send your canopy back so that it can be looked at. If you need any help, let me know. "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #37 September 7, 2010 Cobalt135 @WL 1.7+, I got bored with my Triathlon160 (WL 1.5). I barely get a boring opening with Cobalt . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCaptain 2 #38 September 7, 2010 I jump a VX109 loaded 2.3 to 1. I am now considering getting something else though. I had my first cutaway due to line twist in a wingsuit and at a boogie recently I noticed that I would break off higher so I would be able to open higher than most due to the constraints of what canopy I fly. I do not like openning below 3000 AGL.Kirk He's dead Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini 0 #39 September 8, 2010 You might find this useful. http://shop.bowlersparadise.com/bowlingballs.aspx?gclid=CPW13rOJ96MCFRN6gwodqWYA3Q Lurch hit the mark right on 'cept for the w/l.Sometimes you eat the bear.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #40 September 8, 2010 Quote You might find this useful. http://shop.bowlersparadise.com/bowlingballs.aspx?gclid=CPW13rOJ96MCFRN6gwodqWYA3Q Lurch hit the mark right on 'cept for the w/l. Thanks for that link, Paul. Nice balls www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmkellett 0 #41 September 8, 2010 I too jump a pilot. I tried a whole lot prior to settling on this canopy. When I bought it I weighed 66 KG and my WL was 1.72 The canopy flew well, opended briskly but always on heading and even when a twist or 2 appeared by leveling my shoulders I could prevent a spinner and kick them out. Then I got fat. Now I weigh 91 KG. My WL is 2.23 The canopy still flies the same, I do not jump in nil wind conditions and realize I'm heading for trouble but cant afford a new one at this time. I am trying to lose weight as I'm scared.... and I cant reach my booties on my new V3 to unzip after opening! But I can attest to a wonderful canopy that flys from 0.9 to 2.23 ( my newbie brother in CO all the way to my fat ass on the 104 ) I will be buying another pilot around the 134 mark when I have kids next year in a risk reduction exercise. They are the best wingsuiting canopy on the market today. And the swoops are great at 2.23 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings-n-Things 0 #42 September 8, 2010 Quote You might find this useful. http://shop.bowlersparadise.com/bowlingballs.aspx?gclid=CPW13rOJ96MCFRN6gwodqWYA3Q Lurch hit the mark right on 'cept for the w/l. I already told you, your mom and I are enjoying it quite a lot. She really knows how to polish my balls. Card carrying member of the Nanny State Liberation Front Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini 0 #43 September 8, 2010 Lame. Like your posts and profile. Edited to add: I just called my mom, she laughed and said you didn't have any. Sometimes you eat the bear.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #44 September 8, 2010 Katana 120 loaded at 1.4. Sweet openings, in fact my WS openings are better than my normal ones.I've recently started jumping a Velocity though, so I have a Safire 119 for wingsuiting. Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH123 0 #45 September 9, 2010 Quote I even had a cutaway after a fast spinning... Had to cutaway my Storm 135 two weeks ago, due to a high twist that turned into a fast spin... Could be related to going from an PdF Atom to a Firebird rig though. Because the rig is smaller, it is not as easy to get the canopy in the POD as before... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #46 September 18, 2010 QuoteMy buddy Chris Martin flew a 7 cell cross braced at least 10 SF smaller than mine with wingsuits and tried to talk me into it 8 years ago. And as a bonus it does not have those silly hot dogs on the top skins. That's absolutely true. Chris made every single one of his over 800 wingsuit jumps under a crossbraced 21 cell canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aarthus 0 #47 September 19, 2010 Just received my new PULSE 135, awesome canopy ! so easy to pack, very soft openings, straight ! much better flare than the Storm Patrick de Guillebon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthias 0 #48 September 19, 2010 Spectre 170. Does everything I need it to do :) so no complaints. Never had any problems on openings with a w/s_________________________________________ trance/house mixes for download: www.djmattm.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hjumper33 0 #49 September 19, 2010 Sabre 1 120 at around 1.6 or so. Sabre 1 is perfect for bigger wingsuits as is still has mildly positive openings, and you can get a decent used one for like $400. With the X-wing i wouldnt want anything opening slower. Nothing id rather be deploying other than a base canopy if I were to uh, lose altitude awareness and maybe smoke it a little low. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #50 September 20, 2010 QuoteWhat canopy do you use? Pilot 150. Best investment in skydiving Ive ever made.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
