PilotChute for Wingsuiting

[Fall0ut 3]

I'm in the market for a new pilotchute, since my standard Mirage PC with longer bridle has well over 900 jumps on it and openings with larger wingsuits tend to be slower than I like.

What size and type of PCs are you using for wingsuiting and "normal" jumps ? Squirrel's SkySnatch doesn't seem so bad but a bit pricey

[BMAC615 205]

The type matters less than size - which is determined by D-bag/canopy heft.

I’m using a Sunpath 33” F-111 w/ 9’ bridle to pull my Epicene 190 out of my Aurora container.

[davenuk 7]

I use a standard Mirage bridle and PC that have well over 1000 jumps for both WS and Other, no issues so far.

[skydiverek 54]

 

Material:  F-111

Diameter:  30-inch

Bridle length:  9 feet (from pin to pilotchute)

 

[birdynamnam 28]

Squirrel SkySnatch 30" or have a look at the new Aerodyne Extractor which is almost identical to the SkySnatch design. These evolved designs comes with kill-line ready to be mounted and are a lot better than the normal standard ones that comes with a container. But in general size >= 30", 8-9" kill-line, fresh f-111 fabric (beware of f-111 material getting worn very quickly) or rather just go for ZP (superior durability and best choice) 

[lyosha 46]

23 hours ago, birdynamnam said:

Squirrel SkySnatch 30" or have a look at the new Aerodyne Extractor which is almost identical to the SkySnatch design. These evolved designs comes with kill-line ready to be mounted and are a lot better than the normal standard ones that comes with a container. But in general size >= 30", 8-9" kill-line, fresh f-111 fabric (beware of f-111 material getting worn very quickly) or rather just go for ZP (superior durability and best choice) 

I'll second the snatch.  If you're going to get a new PC, snatch is probably top of class.  Marginally better than F-111. 

But in my experience, the bridle length plays a more critical factor than PC material or shape, so you'll be fine with anything so long as you have enough bridle for your PC to reach clean air.

[BMAC615 205]

Here’s a Video by Squirrel that explains why they design the Snatch the way they do.

Edited June 8, 2021 by BMAC615

[RolandForbes 41]

32'' ZP Icarus pilot chute for me. It's worked well with a relatively large surface area suit (Freak3). That suit flares so damn well though that I think going up to a 34 or 36 may be in order soon.