akaGQ 0 #1 March 3, 2003 What in your opinion is the best DAMN canopy out there and why?- GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #2 March 3, 2003 The 292 Manta! "Your canopy is sooo biiiig" -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #3 March 3, 2003 Hornet 190. Openings, great flyer, great landings. Just an enjoyable fun canopy. Priced pretty good too.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goindown 0 #4 March 3, 2003 Levitor 880 . . . with the gel filled straps (for more control) better hang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #5 March 3, 2003 Good GOD...duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude thats a big damn canopy. hell it takes up more of the picture than you do....lol - GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 March 3, 2003 I like different canopies for different reasons. If I wanted a canopy for hard-core demos, I'd choose a certain one, if I wanted something for hard-core CReW, I'd choose another. If I wanted a swoop-demon, then that'd be a different one. There's not a single perfect canopy.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #7 March 3, 2003 Im not asking for perfection here MightyMouse but Im asking what in your personal opinion is the best to you I dont care what you use it for but what is the one that you prefer- GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goindown 0 #8 March 3, 2003 I agree 100% with Aggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 March 3, 2003 Well then...I love my Heatwave, that's for sure. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #10 March 3, 2003 There is only one perfect canopy, the C2000! KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #11 March 3, 2003 Damn, I gotta get me some of that.Funny thing is, I seem to be able to go through the ordering. Not that I tried to buy that thing, of course. -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #12 March 3, 2003 QuoteThere is only one perfect canopy, the C2000! Kris What in the hell they on crack or something?- GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #13 March 3, 2003 QuoteThere is only one perfect canopy, the C2000! Kris Uh what the heck? i can't believe that is on their website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #14 March 3, 2003 Quote In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is only one perfect canopy, the C2000! Kris -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Uh what the heck? i can't believe that is on their website what can't anyone take a joke i think it's funny as hell that they have it on there site. and what i thought was even funnier was when my buddy eddie called to find out if he could get one, he's a dumbass later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #15 March 3, 2003 Satire... I'm starting to wonder if skydivers even have a sense of humor anymore.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #16 March 3, 2003 QuoteSatire... I'm starting to wonder if skydivers even have a sense of humor anymore. Hehe. QuoteWind tunnel tests prove conclusively, that you should never try to fly this, or any other canopy for that matter, inside a wind tunnel! However, we did manage to gain extensive field data from the catapulted test pilot who deployed the C2000™ in the wind tunnel. (A) Human Beings can be ripped in half pulling as little as 4.5 G's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #17 March 3, 2003 hey shut up hehehehe I still have a sense of humor It just took me a second to catch on that it was a joke that they were playing but yes Id have to admit your friend is a dumbass,.... me Im just a little slow - GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffGordon 0 #18 March 3, 2003 What kinda S&*@ is this? THe damn thing doesn't even pack itself! At least the Spinetto will occasionally try to pack itself (when you are flying it.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #19 March 3, 2003 Ah, but can I put 18" wheels on it and jack it up so I can land it off-field? Wendy W. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #20 March 3, 2003 Quote Ah, but can I put 18" wheels on it and jack it up so I can land it off-field? From what I've heard, the Aggie kit won't be ready until next year. However, there is the non-listed "bling-bling" option that comes with fake gold trim on the nose, fake gold-chain for the suspension & control lines, a 4" drop, and a riser-koozee that will hold your favorite 40oz malt-liquor beverage of choice. There is also an option to have 10" subwoofers loaded into the nose openings. KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyGuy 0 #21 March 3, 2003 I think I'll get the CX50 and join the pro swooping tour...... Canopy nazis bring it on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #22 March 3, 2003 Quote I think I'll get the CX50 and join the pro swooping tour...... Canopy nazis bring it on! I've yet to jump one of those but that canopy sounds perfect for you. -My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #23 March 3, 2003 Quote Quote Ah, but can I put 18" wheels on it and jack it up so I can land it off-field? From what I've heard, the Aggie kit won't be ready until next year. However, there is the non-listed "bling-bling" option that comes with fake gold trim on the nose, fake gold-chain for the suspension & control lines, a 4" drop, and a riser-koozee that will hold your favorite 40oz malt-liquor beverage of choice. There is also an option to have 10" subwoofers loaded into the nose openings. Kris Sounds good Kris, but what I want to know is does it come with the "East LA" mod? And it so, does it use a true air suspension kit or hydaurlics? If hydraulics, where does the pump go? Where does the little bobblehead dog go? The ball fringe on the lower skin could also serve as turbulence indicators, I suppose. This could bring an entirely different meaning to bouncing... Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #24 March 3, 2003 The Icarus 365 is the canopy I jump the most. Slightly eliptical, sensitive toggles so my shoulders don't rip out of their sockets when flaring and turning, primary and secondary toggles, beautiful long snivel openings, I get paid to jump it too... At 190 pounds I am slightly underloading the canopy but hell... I like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
