Frenchy68 0 #1 June 12, 2004 I am heading to France next week. The dropzone nearest to where I will be (Corbas) only has Silhouette & Electra for rent. I have been jumping a Pilot 188sqft (9 cells) and Spectre 190 (7 cells) lately. Any tips as to how the Silhouette ad Electra differ (piloting wise) from the canopies I am used to fly (assuming similar size/WL)? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Same for packing tips on the 2 types (long and smooth is best, I will be opening high!!!). Nick "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #2 June 13, 2004 The silhouette is a 9 cell. I fly a silhouette, and I've found it has a shallower glide ratio than the spectres I demoed. I pack it the same way I pack the spectre. I love the openings on my sil. its a nice canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,116 #3 June 13, 2004 Silhouette is a nice canopy. Flies a bit like an older Sabre 1. Same flare; most of the flare is in the first half of the toggle stroke. Easy to pack since it's half F111. Doesn't need any extra attention during packing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
