Spectre 170

The Spectre 170 is a specific size of the popular Performance Designs Spectre model, a 7-cell, zero-porosity, lightly-tapered main skydiving canopy.
It is known for its predictable and docile flight characteristics, reliable soft openings, and suitability for everyday jumping and professional cameramen.

Key Characteristics & Performance
Openings: The Spectre is widely praised for its consistent, soft, and on-heading openings, with a good deal of “snivel” (slow, smooth inflation). This is one of its most acclaimed features.

Flight: It offers a surprisingly flat glide and stable flight, even in deep brakes. It is described as “boring and safe” by some users, making it a reliable and smart choice, but not an aggressive, high-performance canopy.

Landings: The canopy provides smooth, progressive response on the toggles and good landings. While reviewers note its flare power is not as dynamic as some 9-cell canopies, it is considered forgiving and effective when managed correctly.

Packing: The 7-cell design means it generally packs to a smaller volume and is easier to pack than equivalent 9-cell canopies.

Target User: It is a popular choice for a wide range of skydivers, from those progressing to their first post-student canopy to professional cameramen and everyday wingsuiters, who prioritize predictability and reliability over aggressive performance.

The Spectre has remained one of the most acclaimed canopies on the market since its debut in 1997 (shockingly outlasting the popularity of the Spice Girls and Titanic, both of which also debuted that year).

Its longevity is no doubt thanks to its predictability, making it the canopy of choice for novice to experienced jumpers.

Soft, on-heading openings and a surprisingly flat glide make the Spectre a favorite amongst everyday wingsuiters and professional camera men. 

Its smooth, progressive toggle response means it’s a favorite, even on higher wing-loadings. Its popularity is no passing fad.

Spectre 170

Spectre 170

Spectre 170