BadDog 0 #76 January 6, 2002 According to PD, the maximum weight for a 126 reserve is 254, but the recommended weights are 145 for advanced, 176 for intermediate, and 176 for experts.The only ride I've had was on a Raven, and the opening was perfect.CorporateLawyerDave aka BadDog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadDog 0 #77 January 6, 2002 176 for expert, 126 for intermediate. Sorry.CorporateLawyerDave aka BadDog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #78 January 6, 2002 QuoteHowever, we have to keep in mind that there will be people that these new reserves will _not_ save that the older fast-opening reserves might have.True... Personally, I _can't_ have a hard opening considering the state of my back so a slower opening reserve - or at least a very soft opening reserve - is what I'm looking for. btw, this is a great thread. Thanks to all for putting your opinions out here. pull and flare,lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadDog 0 #79 January 6, 2002 And just so everyone knows, I bought a rig from a guy getting out of the sport on 12/31, and confirmed on 1/1 that the reserve was one of the Dash M's that needs bar tacking. But I figured on that.CorporateLawyerDave aka BadDog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #80 January 7, 2002 Quote have seen some Raven landings this year (2 by a jumper with 15000+ skydives and 75+ reserve rides) and everyone of them was pounded in."Pounded in" is a little strong. I have Jim's last landing on video, and he more fell on his butt than pounded in.And 75 reserve rides, and he still swears by the Ravens - they must do something right (granted, not all 75 of those have been on ravens, but a good number have been)I ain't happy, I'm feeling gladI got sunshine, in a bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
