Artykuł PD LINE SET KATANA pochodzi z serwisu wingstore.aero.

Science has shown that exercise, proper sleep, and reduced caffeine intake can drastically lower stress. 

Or, you could just fly a Pulse.

With soft, consistently on-heading openings, and a shorter snivel, it’s stress-free fun from opening to landing–perfect for novice to experienced jumpers, and even wingsuiters. 

It’s very flat glide takes the stress out of long spots, and landings are easy-breezy thanks to its short recovery arc and easy flare-timing. The reduction in pack volume alone is enough to lower your cortisol levels.  Thanks to the combo of our well-known ZP fabric and proprietary low-bulk fabric, it packs up to one whole size smaller than a similarly sized full-ZP canopy.

Sounds like you can keep your coffee after all.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Sizes 107, 120, 135, 150, 170, 190, 210, 230, 260
• 9-cell canopy
• Zero Porosity (ZP) top skin with PD’s proprietary low-bulk fabric bottom skin
• Vectran lines
• Packs up one size smaller than similar-sized Zero Porosity (ZP) canopy
• Ribs and Bottom panels are only available in White

CHARACTERISTICS

• Soft openings with short snivel
• Forgiving openings
• Very flat glide
• Short recovery arc
• Easy to pack
• Easy to time flare
• For Novice to Experienced jumpers
• Ribs 2R-18R and Bottom panels 1B-9B are only available in White

GREAT FOR

• Novice to Experienced skydivers
• Wingsuiting
• Getting back from long spots
• Individuals who are learning or who have issues packing
• Individuals looking for a canopy that has a low pack volume
• Flat packing

PULSE WING LOAD CHART

Artykuł PD PULSE pochodzi z serwisu wingstore.aero.

A truly dynamic wing, the Sabre3’s range is as wide as the spectrum of jumpers it’s sure to excite. Whether your goal is to have fun and land safely, experience thrilling flight, or cultivate the skills necessary to one day move onto higher performance wings, the Sabre3 is the perfect tool for the job.

The Sabre3 is capable of beast-mode when flown aggressively in the hands of an expert. It also allows for seriously fun flight, that’s downright gentle when sized conservatively. The immediate, crisp, predictable response from any input makes this wing feel comfortable and intuitive.

And those tail ribs aren’t just for turning heads, they bring more power across a wide range of flight modes and increase the efficiency of the wing.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Sizes 89, 97, 107, 120, 135, 150, 170, 190, 210, 230
• 9-cell, w/advanced shaping
• All Zero Porosity fabric
• Tail Ribs
• 700 HMA Standard 89-210
• 1000 HMA Standard on 230

CHARACTERISTICS

• Long recovery arc
• Progressive & manageable front risers
• Steep glide
• Spectacular rear riser performance
• Powerful bottom-end flare
• Redesigned and refined openings

GREAT FOR

• Advanced to Expert skydivers at moderate to heavier wing loads
• Novice to Intermediate skydivers at moderate wing loads
• Learning or perfecting high performance canopy piloting (under appropriate supervision)

SABRE3 WING LOAD CHART

Artykuł PD SABRE 3 pochodzi z serwisu wingstore.aero.

Thanks to improved canopy control techniques since it’s introduction, the Stiletto is no longer a canopy only available to a select few, but has evolved into an exceptionally popular choice for experienced jumpers across many disciplines. 

While the sought-after, high-performing flight characteristics of this fully elliptical 9-cell remain the same (responsive handling, snappy turns, flat glide, and a short recovery arc), the intermediate and experienced jumpers of today are more well-equipped canopy pilots than ever! 

After all these years, it’s still a cutting edge canopy that’ll give you a fun flight (you didn’t really think we wouldn’t sneak a knife pun in there? Wait, you did know the Stiletto is a type of dagger and not a ladies’ high-heeled shoe, didn’t you?

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Sizes 89, 97, 107, 120, 135, 150, 170, 190
• 9-cell canopy
• All Zero Porosity fabric
• Vectran, HMA, Microline, or Dacron
• Highly tapered

CHARACTERISTICS

• Flat glide
• Short recovery arc

GREAT FOR

• Intermediate to Experienced jumpers
• Getting back from long spots
• Individuals looking for a step up from the Pulse
• Individuals looking for a fun-to-fly canopy with extremely responsive toggle input

STILETTO WING LOAD CHART

Artykuł PD STILETTO pochodzi z serwisu wingstore.aero.

Life is like a plane full of new students: sweaty and unpredictable!  Well that’s not wholly true. Student canopy pilots make some very predictable mistakes, namely flare timing and improper body position on deployment.

Not only is the Navigator incredibly forgiving of these errors, it’s incredibly durable, and offers unparalleled performance, providing a dependable platform for progressive student canopy training. And while we can’t guarantee antiperspirant results, it’s docile enough there’s no reason to sweat the canopy flight.

The Navigator…strong enough for a Jetman, but made for a student.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Sizes 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300
• 9-cell canopy
• Combination Zero Porosity (ZP) and low porosity fabric
• Dacron lines (recommended for student use) or Microline (not recommended for student use)

CHARACTERISTICS

• Easy to pack
• Forgiving of common student mistakes such as improper body position on deployment, and early/late flare

GREAT FOR

• Students and Novice jumpers
• Individuals looking for a docile and forgiving canopy
• Demonstration jumps when carrying extra weight
• JetCat P400 Fixed Wing Aircrafts (Jetman Dubai)

NAVIGATOR WING LOAD CHART

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Artykuł PD NAVIGATOR pochodzi z serwisu wingstore.aero.

Got your attention because it’s named after a cool samurai sword, didn’t we? 

More than just a flashy name, the Katana boasts ideal specs for any experienced canopy pilot who’s not quite ready for a cross-brace, but itching for a more aggressive flight. 

A step-up from our Sabre2 and Stiletto (yeah…we like swords), it’s a fully elliptical 9-cell designed for soft, smooth openings, a long control range, a steep dive (‘cause we know you wanna go fast), light front riser pressure, and a powerful flare.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Sizes 83, 89, 97, 107, 120, 135, 150, 170
• 9-cell canopy
• All Zero Porosity (ZP) fabric
• HMA lines
• Highly tapered
• Long snivel openings

CHARACTERISTICS

• Long recovery arc
• Long snivel openings
• Very steep glide
• Wide speed range
• Very light front riser pressure
• Long dynamic flare

GREAT FOR

• Advanced to Expert skydivers
• Experienced canopy pilots
• Camera flyers
• Individuals who are actively working on their canopy piloting skills
• Canopy pilots who aren’t competitive
• Individuals who want an aggressive canopy but are not interested in or ready for a cross-braced canopy

KATANA WING LOAD CHART

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Artykuł PD KATANA pochodzi z serwisu wingstore.aero.

The Hybrid Valkyrie – everything you love about the Valkyrie but more. We incorporated sail fabric into the ribs to give her more power, more responsiveness, and longer swoops than a standard construction Valkyrie.

Think of her as a “Valkyrie on steroids” with more sensitivity in the harness and more stopping power than ever before. The sail ribs are a great addition for either a seasoned or first time Valkyrie owner.

When choosing between the All ZP and Hybrid Valkyrie, keep in mind that the sail ribs will increase pack volume by about a half size in comparison to the All ZP Valkyrie. The overall lifespan of the canopy is similar to that of an all-ZP wing.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• 7-Cell Canopy
• Sizes 67, 71, 75, 79, 84, 90, 96, 103, 111
• Inflatable stabilizers/wingtips
• Tail ribs
• Zero Porosity (ZP)
• Hybrid Sail Material
• Orange Vectran lines
• Collapsible Channel Slider, RDS slider or Collapsible RDS slider

CHARACTERISTICS

• NOT intended as a first cross-braced canopy
• Highly responsive to all inputs
• Powerful rear riser performance
• Great stopping power/shut down
• Smooth openings

GREAT FOR

• HIGHLY experienced cross-braced canopy pilots
• Expert canopy pilots
• Getting back from long spots
• Camera flyers
• Terminal and Sub-terminal deployments
• Individuals looking for a high performance canopy for competition
• Individuals who have mastered their current cross-braced canopy and are looking for the next step in performance

VALKYRIE WING LOAD CHART

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Artykuł PD VALKYRIE HYBRID VERSION pochodzi z serwisu wingstore.aero.

We’re not here to re-invent the wheel (bet we could, though), but we’re absolutely here to innovate newer, better options for our canopy pilots. 

Jimmy Hayhurst–national champion, accuracy canopy expert, and acclaimed coach

Cheryl Stearns–world renowned accuracy competitor and multiple world champion medalist

We absolutely name-dropped and we’re absolutely not sorry. When we endeavored to deliver an amazing, highly capable canopy with modernized aerodynamics to the sport accuracy world, we enlisted the knowledge of its best athletes.  We spent three years revising prototypes and test jumping, and we totally nailed it.

The Zero.  

Whether you’re aiming for the podium, or landing on a dime in front of awed spectators on a demo, the Zero provides exactly the precision you need to hit your target dead-center. 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Sizes 205, 215, 225, 235, 245, 255, 265, 275, 285, 295, 305, 315, 325
• 7-cell accuracy canopy
• Dacron lines
• Dual Mode Pocket Slider (D.M.P.S.)

Common modifications that are pre-installed for easy customization:

• Tapes for soft cell ports
• Customizable steering line geometry
• Tapes for wingtip C-vents & D-vents
• Risers optional (choice of hard or soft toggles)

GREAT FOR

• Competition use for experienced accuracy skydivers
• Beginner accuracy skydivers under proper coaching
• Demonstration jumps

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Artykuł PD ZERO pochodzi z serwisu wingstore.aero.

Technical Information:

• Sizes 99, 106, 113, 126, 143, 160, 176, 193, 218, 235, 253
• 7-cell reserve canopy
• PD’s proprietary low bulk 30 denier fabric
• Microline
• Packs one size smaller than most traditional fabric reserves
• Available only in Orange

Characteristics:

• Incredible flare and stopping power
• More forgiveness on landing
• Prompt, yet smooth openings even at terminal deployment speeds
• Enhanced aerodynamics for reduced opening forces
• Great flight characteristics, flies more like a main

Great for:

• Anyone!
• Individuals seeking a low pack volume reserve
• Individuals looking for a docile, predictable reserve with outstanding flight characters and a powerful, easy flare

OPTIMUM WING LOAD CHART

*Numbers are the Recommended Maximum Exit Weight in pounds / (KG) for that skillset

Artykuł PD OPTIMUM pochodzi z serwisu wingstore.aero.

The L-beam construction makes the canopy in regard to maximum suspended weight and speed limit more endurable as it actually would have to be.

PD reserves open fast and safely and have outstanding flight and landing characteristics.

Technical Information:

• Sizes 99, 106, 113, 126, 143, 160, 176, 193, 218, 235, 253, 281
• 7-cell reserve canopy
• F111 type fabric
• Microline or Dacron
• Available in Yellow, White, or Light Blue

Characteristics:

• Highly capable reserve
• Responsive, predictable handling
• Excellent glide in brakes and outstanding landing
• Better flare power and openings than previous canopies
• Subtle aerodynamic aspects of the design make it more powerful and more forgiving than anything built before

Great for:

• Anyone!
• Individuals looking for a reserve with a strong reputation and a 25+ year track record

PD RESERVE WING LOAD CHART

*Numbers are the Recommended Maximum Exit Weight in pounds / (KG) for that skillset

Artykuł PD RESERVE pochodzi z serwisu wingstore.aero.