So I got an Asp

[gr4474]

Yep shield class/grade make a big difference in collisions. The only way my Cobra could survive a fast head on collision (with military bulkhead) was with a A4 shield. That has saved me insurance 3 times now (one of those was with a shieldless Imperial Clipper). Glancing collisions are a bit more forgiving.

Another good tip

 

[Ixnatifual]

What do you mean when you say you couldn't afford to buy back your Cobra? Why would you buy it back when it was your Asp you crashed?

 

[Kalearne]

What do you mean when you say you couldn't afford to buy back your Cobra? Why would you buy it back when it was your Asp you crashed?

Insurance... I couldn't afford their insurance.

I'd popped my Asp, and paid its insurance. It left me with no money. Despite having a Cobra AND an Asp handy, I couldn't afford their insurance.

If you can't afford to lose it, don't fly it.

 

[Ixnatifual]

You crashed your Cobra as well? Ouch!

 

[Blake_Dragon]

asps, i remember thee fondly, as i splattered 3 of you during beta (yeah, back to a sidewinder twice, at least i learned then ) i do remember overshooting a lot with it and that its bigger mass has a lot of inertia specially when you run full engines (not as bad as a type 9 i imagine but noticeable still) and if you think repairs on a asp are bad, try a python. flying one of those w/o shields teaches you to land VERY carefully 1-2 % hull damage can cost more then some ships new

 

[RandomSanity]

So far with the ASP, I hate facing off against Vipers.. they fly loops around me. I do win most fights, but it's annoying as hell as I spend most of my time trying to catch up or reverse loop lol