nic 0 #1 February 18, 2003 I have finally narrowed my choices of mains to a spectre 210 and a turbo zx 205 I can find both used for resonable prices both are full perosity and 9-cells any input would be greatly appreciated thanks-nic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #2 February 18, 2003 Quote I have finally narrowed my choices of mains to a spectre 210 and a turbo zx 205 I can find both used for resonable prices both are full perosity and 9-cells any input would be greatly appreciated thanks-nic hey man, a spectre isn't a 9 cell but get the spectre, it is a great canopy, even if it is a 7 cell. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #3 February 18, 2003 Hey nic - here's what I think you should do. Spend a little time talking to some experienced jumpers and/or riggers at your DZ. No offence dude, but your info on these two canopies is a bit off. You say both are "full perosity" when in fact they are both "zero perosity." The Spectre is 7 cell, the Turbo ZX is 9. The Spectre is a current canopy, the TZX is a few years out of date. The Spectre will have a way better resale value in 100 jumps. Don't rush that first rig purchase. I remember the feeling well - you think it's the only good deal that you're gonna find. IT'S NOT!!! There are always great deals on second hand rigs. Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #4 February 18, 2003 Talk to Mike Pintamo at Mile-Hi. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, but he's also one of the nicer instructors there. If you don't know who Mike is, he's a very big guy who's often seen doing tandems but is also an AFF instructor and he's usually there most weekends. Or just ask for the tandem cutaway king. LOL Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #5 February 19, 2003 Ah I'd say Specter.....Its newer, and opens the best I have ever seen.... And do some more homework...I the ZX is a hybrid as far as I remember. Ron"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #6 February 19, 2003 I think you need a bit more of information before buying your first rig. The spectre is a 7 cell, 0 porosity. The Sabre is the 9 cell. Post your exit weight and the price of the spectre with the number of jumps it has. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #7 February 20, 2003 I demo a Spectre 150 @ Rantoul. Holly crap if it snivels! Great canopy. It flew "bigger" than the hornet 150 I was jumping at the time. On the second jump I, on purpuse, made a very, very bad trash pack and the thing just opened dandy! If I get a birdman suit that is the canopy I want to have.Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #8 February 20, 2003 Quote. It flew "bigger" than the hornet 150 I was jumping at the time. . Anyone know if PISA uses PD's way of measuring?Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #9 February 20, 2003 I don't know but there are many variables that might have given me that feeling. 7 vs. 9, less tapered, more tapered, line trim, nose... That's the canopy every student should get!Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #10 February 20, 2003 I have jumped a TurboZX 145 for a couple of hundred jumps, and I also have a couple dozen jumps on a Spectre 150, so here's my take on the comparison: Spectre -Zero-porosity -7 cells -slightly elliptical -handles well with a wide range of wingloadings -more difficult to pack than the TZX(but don't make your decision on this...) Turbo ZX -Hybrid(dual-fabric: top skin ZP, bottom skin 0-3cfm fabric) -9 cells -rectangular with cut rear corners -lands like a rock -easy to pack because of the hybrid construction I recommend the Spectre. I only jump the TZX because I got it so cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JFC3 0 #11 February 20, 2003 As I'm sure someone has mentioned by now spectres are only 7 cells but a really great canopy. I had over 250 jumps on mine before i changed up and would recommend it to anyone. fun to fly. great openings. great control. if you choose the spectre I'm sure you will have tons of great jumps on it. "Five days? But I'm angry now!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #12 February 20, 2003 The Turbo ZX is a hybrid ZP top and f111 bottom skins and is a 9-cell Specter is a zp 7-cell tapered or slightly elliptical canopy. Best comparison to the Turbo is the PD Silhouette which is a 9-cell square with a zp and f-111 combination construction. The Silhouette is also a very nice canopy. Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mewing120 0 #13 February 21, 2003 Go with the Spectre for sure. I own a Turbo Z and yes it is a Hybrid. Fun to fly but Lands like $@*% in no wind. You have to run like Carl Lewis to slow it down. Ora Vivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiPinkChrissy 0 #14 February 21, 2003 I own a Turbo ZX as well. And I would definately go with the Spectre. My Turbo opens like a box a cracker jacks, I never know what I am going to get. I can usually land my alright, but they usually aren't graceful. ~La La Gang Member #2~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mewing120 0 #15 February 21, 2003 cracker jacks is right! I can pack it the same way 100 times, and get a 100 different results. Always have to be ready with those rear risers! Ora Vivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiPinkChrissy 0 #16 February 21, 2003 Good to hear you get the same results. I didn't think I was THAT bad of a packer. ~La La Gang Member #2~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
