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    Re: Canopy color selection...

    A lot of people that I've talked to, have actually said that colors don't matter. The guy from apex said that he believes its more of the sound of a canopy smacking open that compromises people than the color. Is the color of a canopy something to put a lot of thought into? Or is the whole idea of having dark, and flat colors just too much effort for something that doesn't matter?

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    Quote Originally Posted by debaucherordrgz View Post
    A lot of people that I've talked to, have actually said that colors don't matter. The guy from apex said that he believes its more of the sound of a canopy smacking open that compromises people than the color. Is the color of a canopy something to put a lot of thought into? Or is the whole idea of having dark, and flat colors just too much effort for something that doesn't matter?
    Whatever helps you get off that exit point, man.

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    Re: Canopy color selection...

    Quote Originally Posted by bam View Post
    lightweight canopy for mountain jumps: as much neonorange as possible
    Exactly. For when your ass is stuck on a wall somewhere and the rescue chopper needs to be able to locate you easily.

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    i know that it is definitely a good idea to have the center cell a different color for us inexperienced folks but having the mid cells different colors might be weird. im gonna stick with royal blue outer and maybe a maude, possibly mustard or even salmon center cell. or fuschea............

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    Quote Originally Posted by Uberchris View Post
    and maybe a maude, possibly mustard or even salmon center cell. or fuschea............
    My stomach turned a couple times just now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tyrion View Post
    Exactly. For when your ass is stuck on a wall somewhere and the rescue chopper needs to be able to locate you easily.
    maybe carry some distress pyro on you at all times as well............
    some red pencil flares could work well if really needed

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    Quote Originally Posted by Uberchris View Post
    maybe carry some distress pyro on you at all times as well............
    some red pencil flares could work well if really needed
    Light your canopy on fire!

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