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So you’ve decided to step it up from your Sabre2… The Katana is a fully elliptical nine cell canopy that is the ride of a life time for the experienced canopy pilot. Warning: this canopy is not for the faint of heart. Soft smooth openings, long control range, steep dive, light front riser pressure and powerful flare make the Katana an excellent choice for those looking for the engine to push their limits. Whether you’re considering an 83 or a 170 square foot wing, the Katana can provide the canopy enthusiast with the ride they are looking for now, and will continue to challenge their piloting skills for years to come. The Katana may look similar to a Stiletto at first glance, but beneath the surface they are two completely different machines!
The Katana is a highly elliptical 9-Cell. It has a long snivelly opening and is very responsive to harness input. The control range is long with a lot of extra lift at the end for great landings. Turns start slow then pick up fast with a lot of altitude loss. The recovery arc is long and requires the pilot to be attentive.
Type: 9-Cell
Material: Zero Porosity
Size Range: 83-89-97-107-120-135-150-170
Aspect Ratio: 2.74:1
Line Type: HMA
Connector Links: SLinks, #3.5, #5 Stainless Steel
Trim: Steep
Openings: Smooth and Long
Turns: Responsive
Handling: Aggressive
Control Range: Long
Recovery Arc: Quite Long
Flare: Deep Finish
