spencer 0 #1 April 22, 2011 In a nut shell what differences would I notice in flying the storm to a Spectre both same size canopys 135s as i have done over a 1000 on a spectre. Id like to stick with the 7 cells. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEREJumper 1 #2 April 22, 2011 http://www.performancedesigns.com/docs/StormCFStormFAQFlightCharacteristics.PDFWe're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencer 0 #3 April 22, 2011 Thanks a interesting read, sounds like a perfect upgrade from my old Spectre. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain1976 0 #4 April 24, 2011 QuoteIn a nut shell what differences would I notice in flying the storm to a Spectre both same size canopys 135s as i have done over a 1000 on a spectre. Id like to stick with the 7 cells. Thanks. The Storm sounds like it might be nice, but the snappy opening bothers me. I love the soft snivel openings I get with my Spectre and I find the flare sufficient.You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #5 April 24, 2011 QuoteQuoteIn a nut shell what differences would I notice in flying the storm to a Spectre both same size canopys 135s as i have done over a 1000 on a spectre. Id like to stick with the 7 cells. Thanks. The Storm sounds like it might be nice, but the snappy opening bothers me. I love the soft snivel openings I get with my Spectre and I find the flare sufficient. 1Kplus jumps on Storms...."Snappy openings?" I don't have em'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 April 24, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteIn a nut shell what differences would I notice in flying the storm to a Spectre both same size canopys 135s as i have done over a 1000 on a spectre. Id like to stick with the 7 cells. Thanks. The Storm sounds like it might be nice, but the snappy opening bothers me. I love the soft snivel openings I get with my Spectre and I find the flare sufficient. 1Kplus jumps on Storms...."Snappy openings?" I don't have em'. I would compare the Storm's openings to a Katana opening, but with much better heading control. That different looking "high speed snivel" that just open smooth. For the flight characteristics, the easiest comparison would be that the Storm is like a 7-cell Sabre2. It has the ability to have an incredible range. I jumped one right when they first came out and thought "wow, this canopy is going to be really popular..."--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voilsb 1 #7 April 24, 2011 QuoteQuoteIn a nut shell what differences would I notice in flying the storm to a Spectre both same size canopys 135s as i have done over a 1000 on a spectre. Id like to stick with the 7 cells. Thanks. The Storm sounds like it might be nice, but the snappy opening bothers me. I love the soft snivel openings I get with my Spectre and I find the flare sufficient.My Storm averages 600-700 foot terminal freefall openings, and I pull out the center cell and spread it nice and wide, and push the slider to the back to expose the nose, in an attempt to get quicker openings. I also have a smaller-than-stock slider on it. I don't think snappy openings are a problem with this canopy. On wingsuit jumps I routinely get a stuck slider.Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #8 April 24, 2011 Quote On wingsuit jumps I routinely get a stuck slider. Interesting! This is also a problem I don't see. I'm loading my Storm 150 at 1.5, no hard openings, no stuck sliders. Takes approx 500' to open. A lot of jumps on Spectre's too; Dave hit the description nicely. It opens smoothly and usually on heading, it's a sporty fly at my wingloading. I push the nose in, quarter the slider, and slightly roll the tail. Both wingsuit and non-wingsuit jumps are soft and consistent (for me). If you're in the Elsinore area, I have a couple Storms for demo purposes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voilsb 1 #9 April 24, 2011 QuoteQuote On wingsuit jumps I routinely get a stuck slider. Interesting! This is also a problem I don't see.I think it's because I have the dacron lineset, which is more line bulk in the grommet. My new slider has 1-1/8" diameter grommets instead of the standard 1" ones, which solved the issue on freefall jumps and reduced the frequency from every wingsuit jump to about every other wingsuit jump I have trouble reaching the slider.Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 79 #10 April 24, 2011 Had two Spectre's, 170 then 150... Liked um both. Demo'd the Storm and loved it. Much like a Spectre, but one on steroids. Real quick toggle input reaction and much better wind penetration.Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
