plholmes

I jumped all three at least 10 times each thanks to my DZ's demo program. At about 60 jumps total I had narrowed it down to the Pilot 168 and Safire 2 169. I found the Pilot had more power at the top end of the flair, while the Safire 2 held its power at the lower end of the flair. A big difference for the first 6 or 7 landings only. I finally settled on the Safire 2 and have a few more weeks to wait for my new canopy to arrive. I found it was faster, and I love the way it carves a turn. The soft openings of the Safire 2 are because of a slightly longer snivel. I have appreciated that when my body possition was less than perfect as I deployed. I really enjoyed both canopys and I don't think there is a wrong decision between them.

Love Love Love my new G4. I only have about 20 jumps on it, but I already know I made the right choice. Thanks to my DZ's demo program I tried 4 or 5 different containers before I purchased my Mirage. I agree with FFAdict, the engineering is what impresses me the most.

I don't have a lot of jumps, but I have experience in 5 or so different rigs including Talon & Mirage, thanks to the Demo program at my DZ. After about 60 jumps covering these containers and various mains I kept going back to the Mirage. Safety and Comfort were my priority, in that order. The riser flaps on the Mirage are incredibly well engineered, as is the rest of the container. I ordered the G4 with the new freefly hacky after doing some research. It does take some getting use to, but no more than flying a new canopy does. Both are excellent, and I don't think there is a wrong choice. If you have a chance to Demo both I highly recommend it, it helped me a lot. Blue Skies Paul