ramon 0 #1 August 23, 2001 I am now the proud owner of a Vengeance 135light blue,red,red,red,red,red,red,red, lightblue,light blue airlocksit is uglier than it soundsMy friend trey just got a 120purp/blu/pink/orng/yell/orng/pink/blue/purpwith lime green airlocksWe are tied for ugliest Who else has an ugly(er) canopy.ramondisclaimer: in the closet I have a neon green FX109 with purple cross bracing, it is beautiful...but too fast ha ha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #2 August 23, 2001 I dont have an ugly canopy (or any), but an older guy at our DZ has a brown and beige canopy. I have not seen an uglier one since. I am SURE that his would take the cookie on this.--------------Drop on in...leave a message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #3 August 23, 2001 There are a few Crossfires floating around out there that are overall black with gold ribs.. Hell, I almost bought one.....then I really realized how hideous it looks.. It's a stock color for Icarus - I guess for those wannabe GK's..Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #4 August 23, 2001 i say that the ugliest canopy around are some old paracommanders i saw at eagle flight last year! yikes! not only are they like, gold, red and brown, and are rounds AND they have big holes cut in them for "steering" purposes. I admire anyone who learned to fly on PC's or T-10s or anything else, but those damn things were freakin' UGLY!!Hugs,SisI don't want the meaning of life, I want the experience of being alive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #5 August 23, 2001 Quotei say that the ugliest canopy around are some old paracommanders i saw at eagle flight last year! yikes! not only are they like, gold, red and brown, and are rounds AND they have big holes cut in them for "steering" purposes. I admire anyone who learned to fly on PC's or T-10s or anything else, but those damn things were freakin' UGLY!!I think they would be SWEET! Nothin is more styling then a round, right?? --------------Drop on in...leave a message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZBone 0 #6 August 23, 2001 We used to have a student ParaCommander we lovingly referred to as the "puke chute". I'll let your imagation fill in the details, and advise you not to hold back!I was talking to the guy who used to be our rigger there (still is for most of us), and he says he still has it and jumps it once a year or so!Ewwww! Gross on so many levels! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 August 23, 2001 "I admire anyone who learned to fly on PC's or T-10s "I am such a stud!"Don't give a F$#ck if I'm comin or leavin"-Pappa RoachClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #8 August 23, 2001 F111 blk-rainbow-black 280 ugliest canpoy I've seen yet!!Blue Skies!http://www.geocities.com/scollins77057/index.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #9 August 23, 2001 Quotethe "puke chute"Mmmm.....at least you'll never have to worry about getting your chute stolen by anyone.--------------Drop on in...leave a message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBTECH 0 #10 August 23, 2001 Round parachutes are like tail draggers--they never die!Dave BrownellC-180 jump pilot/skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #11 August 23, 2001 My canopy is not much to look at on the ground (orange and lemon colored) but it's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen when it's open nicely above my headI'm sure it will be a long time before I actually get to pick what colors I'd ideally want but when that time comes, I want a dark purple, royal blue, and then baby blue canopy.Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #12 August 23, 2001 QuoteRound parachutes are like tail draggers--they never die!That is cuz they just kill whoever is piloting them. I hear the planes are damn hard to land and taxi. Is that true??--------------Drop on in...leave a message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #13 August 24, 2001 There is one canopy at my DZ that is ok up close- pink and light blue ribs and a print that is the same colors on top and bottom. From the ground it just looks dull brown, almost pukey. My baby wouldn't qualify...she's a beauty!Blue skies,anne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phatcat 0 #14 August 24, 2001 One of my JM’s said it won’t open if it isn’t pretty, is that true? Personally, given my limited experience, any canopy that inflates correctly is the most beautiful thing that God ever created since the beginning of time as far as I’m concerned. Josh"One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar" - Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #15 August 24, 2001 Quote That is cuz they just kill whoever is piloting them. I hear the planes are damn hard to land and taxi. Is that true?? Just like parachutes, they normally only kill the stupid pilots.. Taildraggers are easy to takeoff, land, and taxi if you know what you're doing.. For somebody that has never flown a taildragger it may be tough, but just like anything else, with a little experience....it's not at all hard..Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #16 August 24, 2001 Quote One of my JM’s said it won’t open if it isn’t pretty, is that true? That's exactly right.. If a canopy doesn't open for ya, it's the ugliest damn thing ever.. It it does open, it's the most beautiful canopy you've ever seen.. This is ESPECIALLY true when it comes to reserves..Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #17 August 24, 2001 Just thought I would add my .02...I love my new Heatwave 150...blk/blu/wh/wh/blk/wh/wh/blu/blkI love it!!!! A HELL of a lot better than my old Raven "reserve"...and the rigger doesn't give me such a hard time about it....my container is another story, however!!!!LOLKahurangi e Mahearangi,Pyke NZPF A - 2584USPA C- ????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #18 August 24, 2001 Quoteany canopy that inflates correctly is the most beautiful thing that God ever created since the beginning of time as far as I’m concerned. Damn... God must drink a lot of beer . I mean think about it all those canopies he created. Then add the number of openingss in a day times 365 days times how ever many years this sport has been around. Damn... the parties in heaven. 5.00$ entrance fee at the door of coarse!!jason(maaaannnnn I'm going to hell for that one) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #19 August 24, 2001 If you hate purple, my new gear that I just ordered will get your ugly award but I think she's gonna be beautiful:Heatwave 190: Neon purple top & bottom skin with neon green ribs & sliderMirage G3: Entirely purple with white trim tape, white embroidery & silver accents. Now my old Sabre 210 was ugly as hell on the ground but damn pretty in the air: Navy/Turquoise/Lime/Lemon/Lemon/Lemon/Lime/Turquoise/NavyKrisThree weeks until my new rig... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #20 August 24, 2001 QuoteI admire anyone who learned to fly on PC's or T-10s or anything else, but those damn things were freakin' UGLY!!Went to a boogie last year where some guy jumped a PC. All the "young folk" stood around ooooh and ahhhing until he got on the ground (literally) and then started clapping. Brought a tear to my eye. "Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana."flyhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #21 August 24, 2001 You get first place, for simply owning an ugly canopy and telling me what it looks like (what the original post requested)Your Sabre sounds pretty ugly so it will count...I hate Rainbow patternsFirst prize to Kris is one of the follwing;1. Free fun jump with me at Spaceland...or2. Free freefly coach jump with me at Spaceland (with video)..or3. Free jump ticket at Spaceland (and I'll hook you up w/ the RW folks).bloo skiesRamonP.S. Ugliest parachute I ever saw was a brown yellow and red BatWing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #22 August 24, 2001 QuoteFree freefly coach jump with me at Spaceland (with video)..Are you a freefly coach there?? Just curious on how much you do with it.--------------Drop on in...leave a message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #23 August 24, 2001 I have a full time job and I skydive on the weekends. I am a fun jumper, but am good enough to coach beginners (sometimes I'll do it for free, when I'm trying to fun jump with my friends and someone wants me to coach them and they want video , I ask for my slot and a pack job for my time.) I think you post something in every thread multiple times...Do you have a job?ramon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #24 August 24, 2001 How about a nice MC-1-C with a MIRPS reseve. Now your talkin stylish! And! You can do those cool swoops where you drag your entire body across the ground to scrub off the speed."Don't give a F$#ck if I'm comin or leavin"-Pappa RoachClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #25 August 24, 2001 QuoteI think you post something in every thread multiple times...Do you have a job?I am still in college, but right now I am student teaching at a school. Really just observing, but I post all day on here while she teaches. Pretty nice, really. But I have to do this, so hey.Sounds pretty awesome on the coach job though! You'll have to post some pics if Kris claims the price...also get the canopy. hehehe--------------Drop on in...leave a message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
