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Performance Designs Storm
Sizes
97, 107, 120, 135, 150, 170, 190, 210, 230 sq ft (9.0, 9.9, 11.1, 12.5, 13.9, 15.8, 17.7, 19.5, 21.4 m²)
Source: Performance Designs — Storm product page ↗Designed for (manufacturer wording)
- Novice to Intermediate skydivers at lighter wing loads
- Advanced to Expert skydivers at heavier wing loads
- Wingsuiting
- Individuals looking for a casual CReW canopy
Keywords: Soft openings with long snivel · Steep glide · Long recovery arc · Long control range · Powerful bottom-end flare
Your wing loading on each size
| Size | Wing loading | PD chart category |
|---|---|---|
| 97 ft² | — | — |
| 107 ft² | — | — |
| 120 ft² | — | — |
| 135 ft² | — | — |
| 150 ft² | — | — |
| 170 ft² | — | — |
| 190 ft² | — | — |
| 210 ft² | — | — |
| 230 ft² | — | — |
Wing loading = exit weight (lb) ÷ size (ft²). PD's chart lists the MAXIMUM exit weight per skill category — the category shown is the lowest one whose maximum covers your weight, by PD's own rule.
Performance Designs chart — maximum exit weight per category
| Size | Student | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Expert | Maximum (never exceed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | N/S | N/S | N/S | 116 lb · 52.6 kg | 150 lb · 68 kg | 175 lb · 79.4 kg |
| 107 | N/S | N/S | N/S | 128 lb · 58.1 kg | 166 lb · 75.3 kg | 193 lb · 87.5 kg |
| 120 | N/S | N/S | 120 lb · 54.4 kg | 144 lb · 65.3 kg | 192 lb · 87.1 kg | 216 lb · 98 kg |
| 135 | N/S | 122 lb · 55.3 kg | 149 lb · 67.6 kg | 169 lb · 76.7 kg | 216 lb · 98 kg | 230 lb · 104.3 kg |
| 150 | N/S | 143 lb · 64.9 kg | 173 lb · 78.5 kg | 188 lb · 85.3 kg | 225 lb · 102.1 kg | 240 lb · 108.9 kg |
| 170 | N/S | 170 lb · 77.1 kg | 196 lb · 88.9 kg | 213 lb · 96.6 kg | 238 lb · 108 kg | 255 lb · 115.7 kg |
| 190 | 133 lb · 60.3 kg | 190 lb · 86.2 kg | 209 lb · 94.8 kg | 228 lb · 103.4 kg | 247 lb · 112 kg | 266 lb · 120.7 kg |
| 210 | 158 lb · 71.7 kg | 210 lb · 95.3 kg | 221 lb · 100.2 kg | 242 lb · 109.8 kg | 263 lb · 119.3 kg | 273 lb · 123.8 kg |
| 230 | 173 lb · 78.5 kg | 230 lb · 104.3 kg | 242 lb · 109.8 kg | 253 lb · 114.8 kg | 276 lb · 125.2 kg | 299 lb · 135.6 kg |
N/S = not suggested by the manufacturer for that category. Weights are maximums, not recommendations. Confirm on performancedesigns.com.
Flight characteristics — in Performance Designs's words
| Opening | Soft, on heading and very forgiving to minor inconsistencies in body position during deployment; compared to a Spectre, a slightly shorter snivel and ever so slightly quicker inflation. |
|---|---|
| Recovery arc | Long recovery arc (product page); will dive longer and lose more altitude in a turn than a comparable sized Stiletto or Silhouette, but not quite as much as a Sabre2. |
| Glide | Steep glide (product page); great slow flight glide when the brakes (or rear risers) are applied. |
| Speed / dive | Flies somewhat similar to the Spectre but has a much larger speed range; in full flight greater speed than the Spectre (qualitative; no figures published). |
| Flare | Lower flare point than Silhouette or Stiletto; flare point similar to the Spectre, but quite a bit more powerful; powerful bottom-end flare. |
| Front risers | Front riser pressure slightly higher than the Spectre, but requires less input to receive the same response. |
| Rear risers | Very maneuverable using the rear risers as a very useful tool in extending the glide or turning with less tail deflection. |
| Harness response | not published |
| Toggle response | First one half of the toggle stroke seems less responsive than a Silhouette or Stiletto; past that you'll see just how sharp it can turn. Extremely agile in deep brakes. |
Frequently asked
Performance Designs lists the Storm in 97, 107, 120, 135, 150, 170, 190, 210, 230 square feet.
In Performance Designs's words: Novice to Intermediate skydivers at lighter wing loads; Advanced to Expert skydivers at heavier wing loads; Wingsuiting; Individuals looking for a casual CReW canopy.
Wing loading = exit weight in pounds (you plus all your gear) divided by the canopy size in square feet. The manufacturer's chart then shows which category that loading falls in. It is information, not approval to fly a size — decide with your canopy coach.
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