Yolodan 0 #1 May 18, 2017 I am new to jumping. I just got my container in today. Its a Wings2. The main im going to be jumping with is a 230. But the reserve says 218 low bulk:235 and I don't know what that means. could someone explain please. I bought the one from skydive store.com it was the used blue and mulitcam one that's still on their site. its been there forever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davenuk 7 #2 May 18, 2017 speak to your instructors at the DZ. low pack volume means the canopy folds up smaller so you can get a bigger canopy in the same size container. see above Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pobrause 6 #3 May 18, 2017 There are different materials parachute manufacturers can build their canopies with. Some are thicker/normal "f111"/ZP, some are thinner and have less bulk/ pack volume. So in a reserve tray that normaly fits a 218 you can also fit a 235 reserve with lower packvolume. Bigger canopy generaly means more safety, thats why many people go for a low pack volume reserve. Lpv reserves and mains tend to be more expensive, though. Examples for them are PD Optimum, Icarus Nano, Paratec Speed 2000, Aerodyne Smart LPV...------------------------------------------------------- To absent friends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
