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Has anyone jumped all three of these canopies? Two of these canopies? Can you offer your impressions/opinions?
Thanks

the trango kicks ass! get it and you will be happy

The feather is bad ass. Flies very similar to the seven, packs ridiculously small. Probably about the same size as similar trango if not slightly smaller. Never seen a flik ultralite in person.

ok, to follow with the pattern of replies :

The "only one of those canopies that I jumped" is bad ass. You won't be disappointed.

Christ, again?
The Feather is DEFINITELY the best!!!!
BUY IT and you will LOVE IT!!!

ok... slightly more seriously... I have jumped both the Trango and the Feather. I like the Feather better because it is better (anyone who has actually landed them both knows the feather's flare is far superior to the trango's), and because Marty is awesome and takes good care of me and I'd rather deal with him than just about anyone else in the industry. How's that for a compelling argument? he provides the most professional and considerate service... this canopy probably won't be the last piece of BASE equipment you need.

Longevity comparison? I kind of got the impression that these may not last quite as long as some other canopies...

I have jumped the Flik Ul and Tarango both are nice I would trust either to save my life, but I prefer the Flik mine has about 500 jumps on it. It is currently in the shop for an inspection they are testing the wear and tear on it and doing some porosity tests, I'll post the test back here when I get the details. There is not a single reason I like the Flik more it is a combination of reasons that make up my decision. I am on the road for a few days but when I return home I will post a review and maybe the test results if they are done.

Probably would depend on what you're using it for. The overall majority are buying ultra-lites for alpine WSbase. Apex offers both the Flik and the Fox in the UL fabric with every option you can usually get with the regular canopies so you can can set the canopy up to your specific needs. Sizes and options are some what limited with both Atair and Asylum. Like what has been said before it all comes down to personal preference.

Although the toggle pressure is a little high, I love my Flik 354 UL . Like Marta said, "Nobody would ever guess that you had a canopy that large in a DP-7". A DP-7 is built to hold a 293.

500!!! cumm on!!! HOW many skydives?????? how many BASE jumps. HOW many slider up BASE jumps, HOW MANY slider dowm BASE jumps?? and HOW many WS BASE jumps????

alot of jumps on such a new style canopy! but i believe u. anyway the type of jumps wood help me to understand the llongvity of yur tarp!

When you get a chance, I'd love to hear more about the Flik UL vs the Trango.

hey man,, has it a few day's or what?

are u sponsered in anyway with Apex?

jsut curious?

but u wer suposed to say som e stuff but haven't!

did u go in? or what.

love to here your thoughts n stuf?