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skybytch 259
I wouldn't suggest buying a used student container. Yes, they can be had for cheap but as slotperfect mentioned, most used student containers have been "well used." In addition they will likely have options that you don't need and that may introduce additional wear areas - adjustable main lift web, reserve side JM main deployment set up, possibly even main ripcord setups.
Better to buy a used sport container sized to fit the canopies you'll be jumping. Since you're planning to jump an all F111 main and most all of the container sizing charts out there only reference zp mains, you need to know that generally you can go up one size in main canopy if you're jumping all F111 in the same container - ie a container built to hold a 170 sq ft zp main will hold a 190 sq ft F111 main no problem.
You can find container sizing charts on most manufacturer's websites.
Better to buy a used sport container sized to fit the canopies you'll be jumping. Since you're planning to jump an all F111 main and most all of the container sizing charts out there only reference zp mains, you need to know that generally you can go up one size in main canopy if you're jumping all F111 in the same container - ie a container built to hold a 170 sq ft zp main will hold a 190 sq ft F111 main no problem.
You can find container sizing charts on most manufacturer's websites.
thanks for your post.
i already found a canopy size chart here on dz.com
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2110654#2110654
if the information listed in that chart is correct my Super Raven III (with dacron lines) should need nearly the same volume as a spectre 190 with spectra-lines.
maybe someone has got a similar "all-manufacturer-container-comparison-chart"?
that would be great!
edited to add: "...with spectra-lines"
QuoteSince you're planning to jump an all F111 main and most all of the container sizing charts out there only reference zp mains, you need to know that generally you can go up one size in main canopy if you're jumping all F111 in the same container - ie a container built to hold a 170 sq ft zp main will hold a 190 sq ft F111 main no problem.
i already found a canopy size chart here on dz.com
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2110654#2110654
if the information listed in that chart is correct my Super Raven III (with dacron lines) should need nearly the same volume as a spectre 190 with spectra-lines.
maybe someone has got a similar "all-manufacturer-container-comparison-chart"?
that would be great!
edited to add: "...with spectra-lines"
skybytch 259
Quoteif the information listed in that chart is correct my Super Raven III (with dacron lines) should need nearly the same volume as a spectre 190.
That sounds about right. The "one size bigger" rule doesn't take dacron lines vs microlines into account.
QuoteThe "one size bigger" rule doesn't take dacron lines vs microlines into account.
and e.g. the Super Raven III is a 7-cell-canopy. i guess this also makes a difference. (but what do i know - i am only an ignorant beginner
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