42" AV vs 46" AV on big canopies

[katzurki 0]

Out of curiosity, can anyone here share practical knowledge on what your experience has been freefalling with big canopies (in the 300 ft range) using a 46" AV vs a 42" AV? Hesitations? Heading performance? Opening time?

[TomAiello 25]

I have experienced noticeably greater rates of PC hesitation with larger PC's, especially when stowed.

I quit stowing a 46" I had a couple years ago because of this.

-- Tom Aiello

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[nicknitro71 0]

I'm with Tom.

If I need a 46 there is no need to go stowed.

The biggest I go stowed is 42.

I also noticed hesitations with a vented apex 46 (z-po).

IMO a non-vented in the 46-48 range is superior. I also do not like any handle or disk in those sizes (46-48).

My current 46 is z-po, has no handle, no disk, and the symmetrical attachment point.

Memento Audere Semper

903

[Faber 0]

42´as stowed or handheld 46´as handheld or PCA/SL but im not flying a big canopy(only 265,might want a bigger one).

Stay safe
Stefan Faber