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 | | From: | . | | Subject: | Vengeance reviews? | | Date: | Wed, 12 Jan 2005 19:29:22 GMT |
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 | I am getting back into the sport after a four year layoff and would really
like to get on an airlocked canopy this time around. At just under 500
jumps, mostly on a Sabre 120 and maybe 75 on a Jedei 136 I am wondering
where I might start given that I'm going to an elliptical and have put on 25
lbs. I loved the way the Jedei handled on bumpy days and was in the process
of transitioning over to that when I had to leave the sport due to job
travel. Anyway, I am 175 lbs. now compared to 150 then so going up in size
is a forgone conclusion until I feel really current again, but am wondering
what you guys think about this canopy vs. a Jedei. I felt great on the 120
and could and did sink it into some really tight landing areas and off dz
landings, but like I said the size will come later. With that said, what do
you guys think about the performance of the Vengeance? I'm guessing maybe
start with a 150 or maybe 135....I'm in no rush to get a small canopy, but
want to get back to some higher performance fun under canopy at some point.
Thanks for the input....
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| | From: | Alan Binnebose | | Subject: | Re: Vengeance reviews? | | Date: | Thu, 20 Jan 2005 02:48:46 -0600 |
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> I am getting back into the sport after a four year layoff and would really
> like to get on an airlocked canopy this time around. At just under 500
> jumps, mostly on a Sabre 120 and maybe 75 on a Jedei 136 I am wondering
> where I might start given that I'm going to an elliptical and have put on
25
> lbs. I loved the way the Jedei handled on bumpy days and was in the
process
> of transitioning over to that when I had to leave the sport due to job
> travel. Anyway, I am 175 lbs. now compared to 150 then so going up in
size
> is a forgone conclusion until I feel really current again, but am
wondering
> what you guys think about this canopy vs. a Jedei. I felt great on the
120
> and could and did sink it into some really tight landing areas and off dz
> landings, but like I said the size will come later. With that said, what
do
> you guys think about the performance of the Vengeance? I'm guessing maybe
> start with a 150 or maybe 135....I'm in no rush to get a small canopy, but
> want to get back to some higher performance fun under canopy at some
point.
> Thanks for the input....
Demo the Vengeance and see what you think of it. My opinion is that it is
not one of PD's best efforts, with some sporadic opening issues but overall
is a good canopy with PD service and quality. I would also recommend a demo
of the Samurai. It is a much better canopy in my opinion and Brian stands
behind his products in addition to having them made by PD on a contract
basis. I have jumped both canopies and I still have my old Jedei 136 and
jump it every now and then, mostly for demos. I feel the Samurai is the
best over all.
alan
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