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(R-Max 188)This reserve rocks, it saved my life and was fun to ride. No problem with the flare. I just had a bigger canopy to ride. Past experience was a Para-Flite swift plus 225. I will definitely by another one.

I love this picture!

Thank You! To every one who posted an answer! I will try this example, and repair my turbo-Z.

The latter will probably cost you just as much as paying someone to do it right in the first place. And meanwhile, you don't have a canopy to jump for a long time. I am a senior rigger and would like to gain his knowledge for myself.The manufacturers use professional seamstresses to construct parachutes. Is this the type of experience I need. Must I de-construct an old parachute( my example is one).

Requiring specific knowledge may even be counter productive when more people "think" they remember how something is supposed to work (they did pass the test) and then do it wrong based on their faulty memory instead of reading the instruction manual because they know they don't remember. I believe that the USPA would be in a better position to enforce their regulations hen the FAA. When is the last time you saw a representative of the FAA? The USPA is also more current on parachute equipement.

How do I get some Canopy sewing experience? Not just patches. I have a turbo Z which needs a whole top-skin panel replaced. I also need to repair one of the ribs. How do I acquire the skill/technique to do this type of repair?

At the time of this review, I have 200 jumps. I’ve jumped a mix of demos throughout my time skydiving. I have jumped a Manta, Sharpshooter, Cruislite, Falcon 235, PD 9 cell (210), Turbo Z (225), Sabre (210), Sabre 2 (190), Fusion (190), and Stiletto (190) . I bought a Nitron 170 (loaded at 1.3) to have a lot more fun, and learn swooping. I custom ordered my Nitron from the Skydive Store. I hooked it up, and set the brake lines with an extra inch of slack. Flight impressions (Comparison to a Stiletto 190): My first jump was a terminal opening at 7500ft to check it out. The openings on this canopy are wonderful, nice and soft, heading on every jump. Toggles turns are very responsive. I performed various control tests at altitude on toggles and risers, practised some flares, and intentionally stalled it a few times. Front riser pressure was very similar to a Stiletto. Recovery arc is just a bit longer than a Stiletto as well, and speed at neutral full flight is faster. Overall, it reminds me a lot of a Stiletto.

many of those "dragons" are PARAFOILS which is what we jump. The main shape of the kite is a "wing" the extra fabric is what makes it "look" like a dragon.

I have started jumping my new Precision Aerodynamics Nitron 170. I can not believe the range of flight this canopy has. Slow, to super fast. My last canopy was a Fusion 190. Does anybody have any helpful comments. I love this canopy and would love to become an expert at flying it.

I disagree, is there one manufacturer out there that uses robots? The auto industry does. With my solution the number of patterns is reduced to enable "robotic laser cutting". People would then inspect and add the variations to the canopy to make it the desired model. This would reduce costs.

The goal is to reduce the costs of manufacture. To make Skydiving for novices/ intermediate more affordable and easier to choose. Spimplifying production could yeild as high as a 50% cost reduction. Hwoever if the canopy "sucks" no one will buy it.

lands better opens better yup - because it's got 1500 jumps on it yours for $500 - because it's got 1500 jumps on it I only have one, but it is for sale! it's a Xaos-21 (100 sq.ft.) QuoteThis is exactly what I am talking about.Make a canopy model, call it the Acme for name sake. One plan form, i.e. smei elliptical. Make different "tuned" versions. Acme "main" would be Zero-p, "cross braced" and have a "steeper" trim. Acme reserve would be f111 "small pack" , Tso C23d (250 mph 300lbs). The canopy would offer different "options" for crw.

Look at kites, they still fly, yet they look like anything you can imagine, from dragons to building. What if your canopy could look like a Dragon?

Hi, I was just wondering, if you could design any parachute you wanted? What would it be like? How about a Zero-P, "7 cell", tapered, semi cross braced (a la neos), student canopy that any Skydiver could enjoy?

I greatly appreciate your information. I have decided to rent gear in TSO C23 Category D (300 175 knots) until I loose weight.

My reserve is a Para-Flite Swift plus 225 (231 sq. ft.)

I have an exit weight of 300 lbs. (includes gear) I am jumping a 1990 telesis. Is there anyone out there who is doing the same. I have already done 8 jumps and have had no problems . Am I pushing my luck? This is TSO C23c Category B ( 254 lbs 154 knots)

QuoteJust my opinion, but I don't think new people with low numbers should be using old canopies that have gone out of production. Para Flite used to be THE premier sport canopy company in the business. Their decline and eventual exit from the sport market leads me to conclude that their products just couldn't cut the mustard. We see a lot of people still jumping the original Sabre canopy, which is basically the canopy that drove Para Flite into their tailspin. But the Sabre's a proven design, one that's since been improved on, but even the original is still widely used. If you buy the Turbo, you're comitting yourself to a canopy you won't be able to sell for any kind of a decent price. A Turbo might be fun for a canopy collector with the experience to enjoy its flight characteristics. But for you, start with something that's widely used, accepted, and understood. There are oodles of used Spectres and Sabres out there for great prices. And even a brand new Pilot can be had for some great discount prices. If you were just learning how to fly, would you rather learn in a Cessna or a Curtiss Jenny ?Quote How can you make these comments when you have never jumped one?

Experience: I have jumped a Sharpshooter, Cruislite, Manta, Falcon 235, PD 9 cell (210), and Sabre (210). Canopy: Fusion 210, loaded at about 1.43, demo for 10 jumps. Excellent first canopy, or as a second canopy using a higher wing loading. Packing: My demo was as new as it gets. The theme song was "Slip sliding away". I used a simple PRO-Pack with the nose exposed normally..I was getting openings in the 500 to 600 foot range. For all jumps I deployed at 4K and was under canopy performing a control check by 3,000. Openings: Slow and smooth. Not once did I have line twists. Predictable without having to worry about getting slam dunked or wound-up one way or the other. Glide: The glide was phenomenal, you could hear the wind noise pick up when you let off the brakes. It helped me make it back from some long spots downwind. Landings: Swinging forward and planning out was easy. I had the chance to land in 0 mph, and 15-20 mph winds some turbulence, - I did not feel any problems with the canopy. Every landing was extremely consistent and low speed. Plenty of manageable energy at the bottom end of the flight. Turns: Responsive smooth and "snappy" turns. Predictable and easy front riser control. Customer Service: What can I say other than, wow! I called Precision on a Wednesday about possible getting a demo, on the following Wednesday - it's arrives at my house. George Galloway himself answered my questions about the canopies' flight characteristics.

Thank You! I will!

Thank you for your comments. Ditto I have never had a problem with gear I have packed myself. I truely believe the QUALITY (i.e. newness) of the gear is an issue.

I do. You pays your money and you takes your chances!1

I love this sport!, I have been Skydiving on and off since 1988. I have owned my own gear, and do now. I have been to a variety drop zones. I have done night jumps, exits over lakes with land far out of sight, and multi-plane exits. I have had your variety of low speed partial malfunctions. Collapsed end cells, extremely slow openings(scary), severe line twists, one one un-stowed toggle...etc. I have even seen stars on one opening where my slider blew out.... I have 130 jumps. I do not however feel like a true Skydiver. I have never had to cut away. Sometimes I wonder....., what will it be like my first time. How will I react. Will I beat my AAD. I have promised myself if I ever have an AAD fire I will quit. I only bought one recently (2 jumps ago). Is this normal ????????????????