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I had a cliff eat my last parachute and I have been out of the game for quite some time. I am looking to buy a new wing. What's the word on the streets for canopies these days?

If you have the time please add why you chose the canopy in the poll.

Thanks in advance for you opinions

How low are you going to go on it?

My answer will vary depending on the lowest altitude.

300+, I'd probably go with the Outlaw. Under 300, I'd probably go with the OSP. I'd be very happy with a Blackjack in either situation, too, though.

Yes, I am a fan of under 300.

Tom,

Why wouldn't you recommend an Outlaw for below 300? I am curious because I am interested in getting an Outlaw.

I wouldn't say I don't recommend it--just that I'd prefer the OSP, which has faster/cleaner slider down pressurization.

The Outlaw has a good bit of sink at opening, which is the trade off for having basically zero forward speed. So it is probably the easiest canopy of all time to avoid an object strike with (huge plus for slider down solid objects) but you don't want to do super low cutting edge stuff with it because it loses more altitude immediately after opening (because it's not moving forward).

That's interesting! I usually don't prefer to freefall anything much under 250 (as low as I will take a delay), but I really enjoy the world that opens up when you static line <150'. So, with that said and considering what you just said, an outlaw would be phenomenal for all the free-fall jumps I'd usually do, but my flik would be better for a nice flare/landing on the low (especially sub 130') static lines?

That makes sense from what I've heard...I just can't wait to get some actual test jumps on an outlaw.

edit: Have you done any testing on the forward speed of the outlaw in shallow brakes with typical slider-down line configuration? I've been considering doing more shallow brake static lines with flare on rears once I get much lower on static lines, but I wonder how much/if it loses more altitude between inflation and flight and how the outlaw would compare.

Tom,
Is your info based on the factory brake setting or specialized "balls deep brake setting?" Just curious. I havent jumped and outlaw or osp.

The Outlaw originally came with a very deep set of factory settings, which we used for our initial testing. We then installed two more (shallower) settings, which are about the same as the updated factory settings for further testing.

As expected, the shallower the brakes the less sink out but the more forward speed at opening. Still, even in the new shallower settings (which are now the factory standard) the canopy has more sink out and less forward speed at opening than basically anything else.

Thanks for the reply. Are either one of these canopies tree proof? I know my flik wasn't :p

If you want tree proof then you're looking for a Troll DW :P

not palm trees with the damn spikes on them.

Mojo, definitely a Mojo.
~J

I have a mojo but I'm looking for vents.

Buy my shit. Pm sent

I want something that opens rad, you know,
like sub 300 feet, brah, but also swoops like
a biker on meth, and yeah, pops dem bottles.

P.B.2.0

Give this a read:

http://extremesports.about.com/...alarkey-Free-Way.htm

I'm leaning towards an Outlaw, will probably order next week, but anyone else want to add anecdotal evidence concerning Outlaw, OSP, or Lobo? I've hardly heard anything on the Lobo.
Which ever canopy Greenmachine is speaking of sounds like a winner, poppin dem bottles yo!

Vented seven. My favorite canopy ever hands down. If I could just convince Marty to put it into full production :(