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i have made many jumps on the lotus both before and after the new modification. the new trim makes a great parachute into a fabulous one!!! David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com
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If you can find a used cypres for a good price buy it, otherwise buy a cypres2. new batteries are a hastle and the cypres 2 is water resistant. David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com
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I laid a katana on top of a BigAirSportz Samurai and it is almost identical. it flies like a samurai without airlocks. so why bother with it, i would rather have a samurai!!! David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com
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I would strongly recommend the Lotus by Big AirSportz. The airfoil is very similar to the sabre2 but it has airlocks which will maintain the internal pressure in the wing. i have jumped all the comparable canopies and the lotus is better in terbulence and is less likely to collapse. see the BigAirSortz website for furhter info on airlocks. David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com
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I do not think you can go wrong with any of them. If you are purchasing a first rig i would try to buy a used one. if you need to purchase a new one then i would suggest a Wings or an Infinity because of the low price. you will end up selling it in a year or 2 any way. David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com
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Most of the hard openings i have had or witnessed were on the 190 and larger sabres. also the hard openings frequently occur when the slider is not packed all the way up to the stops. David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com
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Totally do-able. Just be sure to get a packer and drink lots of water. Eating bananas is an extremely good idea too. David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com
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David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com
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This is the best canopy I've jumped for it's slot in the marketplace. It's similar to the Sabre 2 in general, being a little eliptical. The turns seemed about the same as well as the landings, but the steadiness in rough air was the big difference. The airlocks really do their job keeping the wing from jelly-fishing. Brian showed me a cool way of grabbing it after landing to make it easier to carry in. Basically, you pull the front risers in about two feet before pushing the slider back op. This keeps the canopy pointed into the wind, and keeps it from dragging you all over the place. These guys have their shit together!