I find that this, more than anything else, will ensure a straight opening. I generally leave the nose straight, or with one little roll, and just wrap my tail. I was amazed how flat it glided on one dive. After you are over the DZ, then the fun really begins. This really allows the tail to flatten out.
Turns are brisk and steep, with lot's of altitude loss.
A properly initiated hook or riser dive will result in a considerably longer swoop than a Stiletto. The brakes are much deeper in the control range than a Stiletto, so it catches some demo jumpers off guard. Granted I got great deals on both, but those are the differences in cash paid. I like it better than the Stilettos which used to be my staple. Besides, PD wouldn't make me one smaller than a 97.