jws3 0 #1 December 15, 2011 I got a new (used, but it's new for me) container and I'd like to use the bridle and pilot chute from my old container with it. The main reason is that it's newer, less worn, and I like the handle. My original PC is slightly larger than the one that came with the container I bought (by an inch or two). My question is: how much does pilot chute size matter? I'm going to use the same main canopy, but the new container and D-bag are a bit smaller. Is there anything wrong with extracting the D-bag a little faster? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellis 0 #2 December 16, 2011 Little faster than what? You have already jumped with the larger PC and it seems it worked as you are still here. So what are you worried about? It could be that the smaler PC is ZP and your old is F111. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #3 December 16, 2011 I fly with a Jim Cazar 24" PC, before that I flew a 33" PC, they both worked quite well. I had no problems with either. Whichever canopy brand you choode to go with will generally steer you in the right direction.-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jws3 0 #4 December 16, 2011 Cool. I didn't see any reason why it would be a problem, but I thought I'd ask in case. When you don't know something, you usually don't know that you don't know it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #5 December 16, 2011 Quote My question is: how much does pilot chute size matter? I'm going to use the same main canopy, but the new container and D-bag are a bit smaller. Is there anything wrong with extracting the D-bag a little faster? 'A little faster' could be the difference between nice openings and interesting ones. What are the pilot chutes made out of? (F111 or ZP) Is the bridle the same length? Longer? Shorter? You probably wouldn't notice an inch or two difference in PC, but you could (that's why we have different sized PC's - for different size canopies) Check with the MFGR of the main and ask them what the recommended set up for that canopy is. ETA: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=145269;search_string=pilot%20chute%20size;#145269"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jws3 0 #6 December 16, 2011 I'll measure the see exactly what the PC and bridle differences are. Why does the canopy size matter? It seems like as the canopy is coming out of the D-bag, the pilot chute collapses and is done doing its job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #7 December 16, 2011 QuoteI'll measure the see exactly what the PC and bridle differences are. Why does the canopy size matter? It seems like as the canopy is coming out of the D-bag, the pilot chute collapses and is done doing its job. Canopies have different weights, you wouldn't want to put a PC that has to pull a big heavy 260 canopy out on something the size of a 97 because it will pull with too much force. Also, if all you're doing is sub-terminal hop and pops, you want a bigger PC to create more drag at slower speeds, but a smaller one for terminal."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellis 0 #8 December 16, 2011 If I read his post correct it will not be faster. He will use the same pilotchute and bag as he used on his old rig. But if he uses the "new" PC it would be "slower" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #9 December 16, 2011 Ahh, shit. Yeah. Nevermind. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #10 December 16, 2011 Here's a link to Chutingstar. Scroll down to read the text about PC sizing. http://www.chutingstar.com/newgear_en/collapsible-main-pilot-chute.html "The Cazer Pilot Chutes come in 24", 28" and 30" sizes, and standard or wingsuit bridle lengths. The 24" size is designed for canopies 150 square-feet or smaller. The 28" size is designed for canopies 160-square-feet to 230-square-feet. The 30" sizes is designed for canopies 240-square-feet or larger and/or for some wingsuit or AFF student applications. " Check rig and/or canopy manufacturers for more info.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #11 December 17, 2011 Quote My original PC is slightly larger than the one that came with the container I bought yea mine was too, you got to man handle it in the container to get the cones in to pin them.... now that I got a jumbo 27 ft PC and a new container, I like the larger size PC........you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #12 December 17, 2011 Quote Quote My original PC is slightly larger than the one that came with the container I bought yea mine was too, you got to man handle it in the container to get the cones in to pin them.... now that I got a jumbo 27 ft PC and a new container, I like the larger size PC........ ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
