Raves

• Skydive Rainbow Beach, Queensland, Australia - 21 April 2007
• North London Parachute Centre, London, UK - 22 Mar 07
• Skydive Cornwall, Cornwall, UK - 7 Mar 07
• Headcorn Parachute Club, Cambs, UK - 6 Jan 07
• NZONE Queenstown, New Zealand - 20 Apr 06

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Skydive Rainbow Beach, Queensland, Australia - 21 April 2007

"We're a small tandem only dropzone that uses exclusively HOP tandem canopies and couldn't be happier with them. Soft, reliable openings, good performance, light toggle pressure and an excellent flare. A lot like flying around a big Stilletto. We highly recommend them."

Rob Carberry
Chief Instructor
Skydive Rainbow Beach
Australia, 21 April 2007

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North London Parachute Centre, London, UK - 22 Mar 07

We first tried a demo Hop tandem canopy to see what they were like. At the time we had a mixed bag of various canopies some we liked more than others. The hop performs well as a Tandem workhorse for us. Our centre is busy on Tandem and last year we did just over 5000. The openings are slow and to start with take some getting used to. Our tandem instructors like this as its easy on the back. The canopy is lively and makes for a great ride down with very light toggle pressure. The best feature is the flare power of the design. We get good landings and my instructors are reluctant to fly other canopies if the hops are available. Most of the canopies are hops now and as they are good value it makes economic sense as well. Initially I had concerns about the ability of the parachute in turbulent conditions. However having done at least 1000 Tandems on the hop myself and having watched many other descents I have no quams to fly the canopy in all conditions. Occasionally you may loose and end cell when its warm and bubbly but the canopy continues to fly through the turbulance well. The back up from the factory is good and getting parts such as line sets is no problem. I would recommend the Hop to others who run a Tandem operation.

Mike Rust
CCI
North London Parachute Centre
England UK, 22 March 2007

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Skydive Cornwall, Cornwall, UK - 7 Mar 07

“Some people lie through their teeth when writing testimonials, anticipating they may get cheap deals in the future. This isn't one of those testimonials. Everything these guys write about the HOP330 is 100% correct.

I would not have purchased one without even asking for a discount if they weren't the best Tandem Canopy on the market by far. I have had the pleasure of doing over 750 tandems on the HOP300 over the past 5 months and my only complaint is that I would have liked to do over 1000 jumps in that period… HOP should stand for Huge Overall Performance - no exaggeration. They’re quality through and through.”

Chris Ivory
Skydive Cornwall
England UK, 7 March 2007

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Headcorn Parachute Club, Cambs, UK - 6 Jan 07

" We have been jumping Hop Tandem canopies at Headcorn for about 5 years and have found the soft openings, easy handling and gentle landings better than anything else we have tried.

We started off with just a couple of canopies, then a couple of instructors got their own. But every time I went to pick up a rig all the Hops were being used, so in order to prevent fighting amongst the Instructors, and so that the Boss can get to play with one, we are awaiting delivery of another five canopies!

We have relined our oldest Hops and they are absolutely fine, and we expect a lot more service from them."

Peter Sizer
Chief instructor
Headcorn Parachute Club, January 06, 2007

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NZONE Queenstown, New Zealand - 20 Apr 06

" Our company started jumping HOP 330 canopies in 2001. We had jumped many other types and were looking for the best for our company and conditions. The demo HOP 330 canopy gave predictable and consistent soft openings, easy toggle pressure and reliable landings.

We ordered a few canopies and found that our instructors would line up for the HOP 330s and other canopies would sit on the rack unless there was no choice. All of our canopies are now HOP 330s and we have completed in excess of 30,000 jumps on them.

Our malfunction rate on HOP 330s is virtually non-existent and I don't believe we have had even one hard opening. HOP 330s operate well in stronger winds and although they react to turbulence, overall they handle turbulence well.

We have been impressed with the low maintenance, the life of the canopies and have been recently trialing a 170 and 120 Sports version. "

Lindsay Williams >Managing Director
NZONE 'The Ultimate Jump'
Queenstown, New Zealand.
www.nzone.biz

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