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  1. DocPop
    Still, $90 for a canopy is not bad. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    Dude - you sound like a whuffo! "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    That seems to be a common theme. Thanks. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    To you and the others who pointed out the same thing. I guess that is the risk. I actually know someone who just had the exact same experience as you - got a good deal and said it was going in the basement for another season or so and 2 weeks later was selling his Katana! Looks like it could be an itchy season! "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    Thanks, mate. The plan is to stick with this wing for some time now and get coaching. I am itching to jump Velo, and I may well borrow one for a couple of jumps to scratch that itch, but in terms of long term gain it seems that building up my consistency on the 120 is going to be my best investment. I started jumping Katanas at 150 jumps and have had a downsize in the middle there, so there is plenty more I can do. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    They will be TSOing it to carry 4,000lbs. It will be called the "Buffalo Wings". "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    That is eerily graphic in it's simplicity. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    How many spins can you get in from a grand? A GREAT pilot would get one more after the bounce. I flared after the bounce - does that make me a great canopy pilot? "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    Oh for sure! It is REAL desert - not like that scrub they have in AZ! They have to chase the camels off the landing area. It's a great experience with super-talented skydivers and very welcoming. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    When I was there rumour was that it would be reverting to B soon in the new year. But it was just a rumor. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    True. I do like Indian food too.... "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    Gold. Thank you. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    Oh yeah!! I know that feeling! Got myself some legpad covers and Nomex underwear! "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    I interpreted this as sarcasm because of the quotation marks, but if it's not it's (not least because down-winders are fun!) "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    I am not sure why you would say this. The brake lines deflect the tail, but have no effect on the A and B lines It might change the attitude of the entire canopy - where you will hang under it/angle of attack. Certainly that's what happens from full flight, but during the opening sequence there is little forward speed (assuming we're not talking tracking or wing suit) so I can't see that happening. However that's just my opinion and I prepared to be proved wrong! "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    That's what I have been striving for. Yep, coaching is what's needed here. Thanks to all for keeping this thread constructive. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    That sounds like pure jealousy! "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    I am not sure why you would say this. The brake lines deflect the tail, but have no effect on the A and B lines "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    Thanks - I hadn't even considered the freestyle moves. I have not ventured anywhere near them (apart from an enforced "switchblade" due to a dislocated shoulder!!). "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    I try to do this. I am using 700' as my IP altitude for my 270. How does this sound for a 1.7 WL Katana? (@ 750' MSL) I struggle to keep it in the dive the whole time, but I know it's possible so the times when it doesn't work must be down to bad technique. That's what I mean by poor consistency on my part. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    Thanks again. You always make a bunch of sense. I'd like to try to get to one of your courses if things work out. As tempting as it is to buy a faster wing, I guess being a better pilot is a much more desirable state which will transfer to any wing. I just need to control the "instant gratification" part of my brain! "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    Thank you, Ian. Maybe I'll spend this year's canopy money on coaching to nail those elusive 270s....
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    No, not mastered it 100%, I want more speed. Hence.. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    That's a fair question. I've been reading on here and some people have voiced the opinion that under 2.0 a Velocity is a waste of money. Just casting my net a little wider for information, but you're right, I put a lot of weight behind PD's advice. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA
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    I don't have any, and anyway I am not asking for opinions on my swoops. I want to know what the best next step is given the parameters I have listed. If/when I want canopy coaching I'll go to Alter Ego or Flight-1. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA