sunflower92 0 #1 January 10, 2019 Hello! So I currently have a wings 8 which I love! The only dilemma that I face is the main. The seller of the container told me that Pilot 168 ZPX would fit and, being just off my A, I was haste when a two people at my DZ told me a Safire 170 would work (both very experienced). Wellllll I got a safire1 170 and it fits... just it is a nightmare to pack. Beyond nightmare. A packer even packed it and warned me about bag lock. The seller (who sold me the container when I first got off my A) mentioned it should pack a lot easier because the Pilot 190 zpx would pack like that Safire. Just a tad worried I will be in the same dilemma. Any advice will be appreciated :D Blue Skies Skyfam <3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,072 #2 January 10, 2019 You have been lied to. What reserve is in it? Check with Sunrise, they can guide you.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunflower92 0 #3 January 10, 2019 aerodyne 160 smart reserve, Why are you saying I have been lied too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKS60 0 #4 January 10, 2019 You can look up the Wings sizing chart. W8- 120-135 ZP main with micro lines Reserve PD 126, Raven M135, Tempo 150 (tight)"You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tred 0 #5 January 10, 2019 W8 would be 135-150 main 126-143 reserve With some wiggle room on those numbers depending on manufacture Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brwonder 0 #6 January 10, 2019 I had a W8 Ext for several years now. When I bought it I had a Xfire 2 124 and a PD143. It was a snug very nice fit. Now I have a Leia 89h that also fits nicely in it. I know these canopies have a bit more material but anything over a 150 could be an issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,072 #7 January 10, 2019 sunflower92aerodyne 160 smart reserve, Why are you saying I have been lied too? You are new. You do not yet understand the meaning of "fit" in this context. Just because you can manage to force it into the container does not mean it fits. Damage to the container is likely to or already has occurred. I say you have been lied to because someone sold you something, money changed hands, and the information you were given is wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunflower92 0 #8 January 11, 2019 Really hoping I didn't damage my container. I am already talking to sellers to get a main that will fit. QuoteI say you have been lied to because someone sold you something, money changed hands, and the information you were given is wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gowlerk 2,072 #9 January 11, 2019 If you have only stuffed it in there a few times to try it you are probably alright. I'm actually a little more concerned about the Smart 160 reserve. Overfilling the reserve container is hard on the grommets and the stiffeners they are set in. Do yourself a favour. Send an email to Sunrise Rigging, who made the container and ask for their input. Its always better to ask the maker than to get internet advice. These are small companies and they like to help people out. But bear in mind that because they are small they don't always answer quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 20kN 93 #10 January 18, 2019 (edited) And add to the fact that overstuffing the reserve packing tray can be risky. It increases the chances of a reserve container lock with a low speed cutaway. The manufacturers publish maximum canopy sizes for a reason. Edited January 18, 2019 by 20kN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 20kN 93 #11 January 18, 2019 Here is a video. This reserve has an older PC which was updated later on as I understand it, but it's worth viewing anyway: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Justincblount 4 #12 January 18, 2019 Keep the main, ditch the container. Lol. Sorry, I hate the Wings design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
gowlerk 2,072 #9 January 11, 2019 If you have only stuffed it in there a few times to try it you are probably alright. I'm actually a little more concerned about the Smart 160 reserve. Overfilling the reserve container is hard on the grommets and the stiffeners they are set in. Do yourself a favour. Send an email to Sunrise Rigging, who made the container and ask for their input. Its always better to ask the maker than to get internet advice. These are small companies and they like to help people out. But bear in mind that because they are small they don't always answer quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20kN 93 #10 January 18, 2019 (edited) And add to the fact that overstuffing the reserve packing tray can be risky. It increases the chances of a reserve container lock with a low speed cutaway. The manufacturers publish maximum canopy sizes for a reason. Edited January 18, 2019 by 20kN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20kN 93 #11 January 18, 2019 Here is a video. This reserve has an older PC which was updated later on as I understand it, but it's worth viewing anyway: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justincblount 4 #12 January 18, 2019 Keep the main, ditch the container. Lol. Sorry, I hate the Wings design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
