leapdog 0 #1 November 9, 2011 Has anyone heard of a canopy called a unit 2 sized in 254 or 256? Gunnery Sergeant of Marines "I would like it if I were challenged mentally at my job and not feel like I'm mentally challenged." - Co-worker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 409 #2 November 9, 2011 Quote Has anyone heard of a canopy called a unit 2 sized in 254 or 256? The "Unit" series came from the 1980's. F-111 9 cells that came in 4 sizes, if I remember right. Not sure what number equated to what size. Known for very slow openings. I rode a Unit IV for 2,000 feet once before it finally opened. Nice landing, though. Even if it was a mile from the DZ.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #3 November 9, 2011 Archaic product of GQ Security great for car covers :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leapdog 0 #4 November 9, 2011 Thanks- Someone actually had this canopy in a home made base rig. No bueno Gunnery Sergeant of Marines "I would like it if I were challenged mentally at my job and not feel like I'm mentally challenged." - Co-worker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 409 #5 November 9, 2011 QuoteThanks- Someone actually had this canopy in a home made base rig. No bueno Sport death.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sprtdth 0 #6 November 9, 2011 Since you're sort of in the area, stop by my loft, I'll show ya one, kevlar lines and all!CRW Skies Frank CRW Diva #58 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 November 9, 2011 Quote Quote Has anyone heard of a canopy called a unit 2 sized in 254 or 256? The "Unit" series came from the 1980's. F-111 9 cells that came in 4 sizes, if I remember right. Not sure what number equated to what size. Known for very slow openings. I rode a Unit IV for 2,000 feet once before it finally opened. Nice landing, though. Even if it was a mile from the DZ. I had a Unit lll that ya could deploy 1/2 through the dive, THEN finish a few more points... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rover 9 #8 November 9, 2011 My Unit opened normal after I got a large dinner plate, placed it on the slider and hot-knifed the centre out of it. 2 wrongs don't make a right - but 3 lefts do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpreguy 14 #9 November 10, 2011 In a galxy far away a long time ago...there were a few "Wally Goes Skydiving" videos. Very humorous and poor color quality. A series of humorous skydiving shots, some scantily clad females, etc.. Interspersed with these humorous skydiving vignettes were fake ads. One such ad was advertising Security Unit III's or maybe just Units in general. "Openings by Security" The fake ad was to the effect that if you wanted a parchute that would actually open, the Unit was not for you, and showed a typical streamer. I had a Unit III for a while and the damn thing never opened very good. I remeber being streamered on one jump to the exrent that my open pant legs inflated up into my crotch, as I was still essentially in freefall, but standing up. The Units were pieces of crap. Base jump? Hah! maybe from 2000 feet up, and hope it opens before impact. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
