Squeak 17 #1 November 30, 2004 Is the Katana designed to superceed the Stiletto (i.e. are they stopping production of the Stiletto soon) or is the Katana designed as a stepping stone from the Stiletto to the Vengence/Velocity canopies? And therfore the Stiletto is going to remain in production for some time yet? I'm aware the Katana is only produced up to a 120 but they are apparently testing a 135 at present, and possibly others in the future.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 November 30, 2004 QuoteIs the Katana designed to superceed the Stiletto (i.e. are they stopping production of the Stiletto soon) or is the Katana designed as a stepping stone from the Stiletto to the Vengence/Velocity canopies? And therfore the Stiletto is going to remain in production for some time yet? I would say neither. The Katana is as far different from the Stiletto as the Velocity is from the Sabre 2. They are different beasts. as for them being stepping stones, well some people may go that progression, others may find another progresion to be sutible. Point being that they are all very unique canopies. Don't fall into someone else's "formula" Quoteare they stopping production of the Stiletto soon Based on the numbers still sold, I'd doubt it. QuoteI'm aware the Katana is only produced up to a 120 but they are apparently testing a 135 at present, and possibly others in the future. I think openings are going to be needed to be dialed in a bit more.....and that is one of the harder things to adjust for without changing the flight characteristics.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #3 November 30, 2004 QuoteIs the Katana designed to superceed the Stiletto (i.e. are they stopping production of the Stiletto soon) or is the Katana designed as a stepping stone from the Stiletto to the Vengence/Velocity canopies? And therfore the Stiletto is going to remain in production for some time yet? I'm aware the Katana is only produced up to a 120 but they are apparently testing a 135 at present, and possibly others in the future. From what I have learned working closely with PD the Katana is a step after the Stiletto then the Velo. I have heard nothing of the Stiletto being discontinued. I was informed that the 135and 150 Katana are in the works. The challenge is geting the larger sizes flying like the current production sizes. Thats my .02$ worth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #4 November 30, 2004 check your PM's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #5 November 30, 2004 ***Vengence/Velocity ============================= Those two canopies don't belong together. I don't think that the Katana and Vengeance should be in the same sentence either. Many people seem to underestimate the Katana. I wouldn't be surprised if one of the PD team guys could put one in the top ten at a PST meet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
