Description
Performance Designs • Pulse
Performance Designs Pulse – Low-Bulk 9-Cell Canopy
The Performance Designs Pulse is a lightly
elliptical 9-cell canopy designed for skydivers who want soft
openings, a very flat glide and easy, predictable landings.
By combining a Zero Porosity top skin with Performance Designs’
proprietary low-bulk fabric on the bottom skin, the Pulse achieves
significantly reduced pack volume compared with many similar-sized
all-ZP canopies.
This makes it an excellent all-round canopy for novice through
experienced jumpers, particularly those who value easy packing,
long-spot capability and a relaxed, forgiving flying style.
Why Choose the Performance Designs Pulse?
The Pulse is designed around everyday usability rather than
aggressive performance. It combines predictable handling with
reduced pack volume and strong glide efficiency.
Soft Openings
Consistently soft openings with a relatively short snivel
make the Pulse comfortable and straightforward to jump.
Very Flat Glide
The Pulse has an efficient, flat glide which can be useful
when returning from long spots.
Reduced Pack Volume
Its hybrid fabric construction allows it to pack around one
size smaller than many comparable all-ZP canopies.
Pulse Technical Information
Available Sizes
- 107
- 120
- 135
- 150
- 170
- 190
- 210
- 230
- 260
Construction
- 9-cell canopy
- Zero Porosity (ZP) top skin
- Performance Designs low-bulk bottom skin
- Vectran lines
- Reduced pack volume
- Ribs and bottom panels supplied in White
Flight Characteristics
- Soft openings with short snivel
- Forgiving deployment characteristics
- Very flat glide
- Short recovery arc
- Easy to pack
- Easy to time the flare
Who Is the PD Pulse For?
The Performance Designs Pulse is suitable for a broad range of
skydivers, from novice jumpers through to experienced recreational
pilots who want a dependable everyday canopy.
Its flat glide and reduced pack volume make it particularly useful
for wingsuiters, jumpers regularly dealing with longer spots and
those who prefer a canopy that is easier to pack.
Canopy size and wing loading should always be chosen according to
the jumper’s experience, currency, exit weight and current
Performance Designs recommendations.
Performance Designs Canopies UK
Order Your Performance Designs Pulse
Order your PD Pulse canopy in the UK through
Jedi Gear Store.
If you need help with sizing, pack-volume considerations or current
ordering information, use the enquiry form at the top of this
product page.




