Performance Designs

Today’s wingsuiters have flocked (8 out of 10 puns are absolutely intended) towards larger and larger suits, resulting in deployment problems due to larger burbles….that is, until the release of the HORIZON, PD’s first wingsuit-specific canopy.  Eliminating burble-worries (try explainin..

More than just a flashy name, the Katana boasts ideal specs for any experienced canopy pilot who’s not quite ready for a cross-brace, but itching for a more aggressive flight.  A step-up from PD's Sabre2 and Stiletto (yeah…they like swords), it’s a fully elliptical 9-cell designed for soft, smo..

Life is like a plane full of new students: sweaty and unpredictable!  Well that’s not wholly true. Student canopy pilots make some very predictable mistakes, namely flare timing and improper body position on deployment. Not only is the Navigator incredibly forgiving of these errors, it’s incred..

The Optimum Reserve is made from a 30 denier low-permeability, low-bulk fabric available exclusively from Performance Designs. They've combined this fabric with special aerodynamics and extensive reinforcing to create great strength, better performance, and a far smaller pack volume for a given size..

Science has shown that exercise, proper sleep, and reduced caffeine intake can drastically lower stress.  Or, you could just fly a Pulse. With soft, consistently on-heading openings, and a shorter snivel, it’s stress-free fun from opening to landing–perfect for novice to experienced jum..

Looking for a tough, highly capable reserve that has stood the test of time? How does a 29+ year track record and 60,000 PD reserves in use work for you? The PD Reserve is trusted by pilots all over the world as their last-resort canopy. It is known for responsive flight characteristics, predictable..

The best things come in threes. For over 40 years Prformance Designs' engineering team has challenged and proven what’s possible with modern canopy design. And they did it again. Introducing the Sabre3, the third canopy in a lineage of amazing, world-renowned wings. But it’s not just a new win..

Stress-free, easy, fun. Every day in the sky with a Silhouette. Designed to provide responsive handling, even at lower wing loadings, this is the perfect canopy for new skydivers, conservative canopy pilots, and literally anyone who enjoys drama-free flights.  Who’s going to say “no” to consist..

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).  It’s longevity is no doubt thanks to its predictability, making it the canopy of choice..