PD Silhouette: Your Everyday Joy Machine
The Performance Designs Silhouette is designed for skydivers who prioritize stress-free, easy, fun flight every single day. This lightly tapered 9-cell canopy provides responsive handling even at the lower wing loadings often preferred by more conservative pilots, making it the perfect choice for relaxed, enjoyable skydiving.
Key Features:
- Lightly Tapered 9-Cell Design: Balanced performance without aggressive tendencies
- Responsive at Light Wing Loadings: Great handling even when sized conservatively
- ZP Top Skin / F-111 Bottom: Optimal balance of performance and pack volume
- Microline or Dacron Lines: Line material options for different preferences
- Available Sizes: 135-260 sq ft | Recommended Wing Loading: 0.8-1.4
Who Should Fly the Silhouette: Perfect for intermediate pilots who’ve outgrown student canopies, conservative jumpers who prioritize safety and comfort, larger or heavier jumpers needing bigger canopies, or anyone seeking reliable, predictable, enjoyable flight without aggressive tendencies.
Flight Characteristics: Soft, reliable openings with plenty of snivel for comfort. Flat, efficient glide for making it back from long spots. Progressive, predictable handling—no surprises. Smooth, powerful flare even at lighter wing loadings. Forgiving of technique variations.
Philosophy: The Silhouette embraces the joy of skydiving without the pressure of progressive downsizing or aggressive flying. Every jump is meant to be stress-free, easy, and fun—exactly what the Silhouette delivers.
For pilots who jump to enjoy the sky, not to push limits. Stress-free, easy, fun—every day.
Use the link below to design your own or pick a stock canopy. You can share the design in the form below:
After you submit the ‘request a quote form’ we’ll contact you for more information. If you need any advice please send contact us!
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