freebird 0 #1 February 6, 2003 I like the 7 cell and I want to knoew which canopy is more widely used between the 7 cell Triathlon and the Spectra? Thank you Tiff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 February 6, 2003 Worry less about which is more popular and more about which is right for you. The only way to really figure that out is to jump both of them. The big difference between the two is in shaping. The Tri is rectangular shaped, the Spectre is "tapered" or "semi elliptical." The taper on the Spectre makes it turn a bit faster than the same size Triathlon will turn. They are both nice canopies. Get demos from the factories and fly both of them before you sell your current canopy and buy a new one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #3 February 6, 2003 I have actually jumped a 135 Triathlon and long time ago, I wish I would of ordered that. I think I will this time.I want a complete square canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 February 6, 2003 The taper on the Spectre is most noticed in the last half of each end cell. Its more of a rounded corner then the square corner of the Tri. Ever since Aerodyne released the 4.0 model of the Tri I thought the Tris started being able to compete on turn speed and recovery arc.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
