JumpingBucky 0 #1 September 6, 2013 Does anybody know or have any experience with this brand or the apache model? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #2 September 6, 2013 I have spoken with Terry the owner several times. Aerotech makes the Eiff Classic canopy and other products sold by other companies. I currently have a demo of both the Comanche and Apache in a 150 sf loaded about 1.4. The Apache has the low bulk fabric and Comanche the thicker, less slippery fabric. All newer made canopies will have the low bulk fabric. I have put about 10+ jumps on the Apache and 20+ on the Comanche. Both have a flat glide and great flare. I tried them for WS, and the openings were a bit erratic. Jumped at standard belly to earth and the openings were more consistent. I am use to Sabre quick openings, so a loooong snivel isn't for me, but want something a bit softer for my aging neck. Played with how I pack them and think I am figuring out the sweet spot for nice snivel that isn't too slow. Fun to fly. Very stable in deep brakes. After a long time with toggles buried, eventually would start to stall. Smooth let up on the toggles and it eased back into full flight. I am not a swooper, but do love to play under canopy bumping end cells or dragging a long banner. The riggers I have had look at the canopies say they are well made. A friend who jumped a Sabre2 150 downsized to the Comanche 135 and loves it. Better openings and she was able to get great landings, even at LP with the higher elevation/density altitude. At this point, I am preferring the Comanche over the Apache. YMMV.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
