MrFreefall383 0 #26 October 15, 2006 Luckily it wouldn't be more than 1:1, the canopy is listed as a 170 with a maximum weight capacity of 254 or something like that. Pretty high for even the newer canopies from what I've seen. Of course feel free to correct me if I'm wrong."If at first you don't succeed... well, so much for skydiving." - aviation cliche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcajump 153 #27 October 16, 2006 QuoteLuckily it wouldn't be more than 1:1, the canopy is listed as a 170 with a maximum weight capacity of 254 or something like that. Pretty high for even the newer canopies from what I've seen. Of course feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. While I don't know the performance on that canopy, I just wanted to make sure you are clear on one item... A 1:1 is your exit weight vs square footage. For an "F111" material canopy, this is the generally accepted wing loading for a safe landing speed/performance. The TSO 254lb max load is based on their testing for structural damage at openning. NOT on the survivability of landing the thing. Just because is won't blow up or have any structural issues, don't mean the landing will be... comfortable.... (If I've underestimated you knowledge, sorry... If on the other hand this is new information, talk to you instructor and/or rigger.) JWAlways remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrFreefall383 0 #28 October 16, 2006 You didn't underestimate, I got a little carried away. The person who is trying to sell me this reserve and rig has said himself that the glide slope is real good on this canopy, and the prior owner confirmed that. But you're totally right, the max weight on the canopy means very little with regards to glide slope and safe landings."If at first you don't succeed... well, so much for skydiving." - aviation cliche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,632 #29 October 16, 2006 QuoteI currently jump a Spectre and really enjoy it. However I am currently buying a new rig, and a number of people have said I will have more fun flying a nine cell. A seven cell is pretty nice when you have a collision at 100ft which knocks you into line twists and collapses your end cells.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #30 October 16, 2006 QuoteA seven cell is pretty nice when you have a collision at 100ft which knocks you into line twists and collapses your end cells. Sure. Its even packs itself it you say the magic word. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,632 #31 October 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteA seven cell is pretty nice when you have a collision at 100ft which knocks you into line twists and collapses your end cells. Sure. Its even packs itself it you say the magic word. "PACKER!" works for 7 and 9 cells.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #32 October 17, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteA seven cell is pretty nice when you have a collision at 100ft which knocks you into line twists and collapses your end cells. Sure. Its even packs itself it you say the magic word. "PACKER!" works for 7 and 9 cells. Sure. 7 cell are superior. Everyone should have at least one in the reserve container. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
