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jdfreefly

understanding toggle pressure

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Maybe some of the more knowledgeable folks out there can weigh in here.

I'm in the midst of rehabbing from a shoulder injury, and I'm looking for something with a bit less toggle pressure than my 2.1 loaded velocity 103.

Any suggestions on canopies I should try?

What aspects of a canopy effect the toggle pressure (wing loading, shape etc..) and in which direction (increase/decrease)?

I did a jump on the velo yesterday and while I can flare it, I really think I need to switch to something easier while I get my strength back...either that or quit jumping.

Methane Freefly - got stink?

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I noticed that with the old line set on my Velo 90, the toggle pressure felt quite lower than with the new line set. My old brake lines were + 15 cm longer than the factory setting. After the reline, I had them on the factory setting and the pressure felt much heavier. I really felt the difference when flying in deep brakes.
I do not say that toggle pressure was lower, but it really felt like that. Probably the higher or lower arm position plays a role in this.

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I'm a bit obsessive about the length of the brake lines. Where I have it right now is right on the stall point. I'm sure if I lengthened them it would make it easier to flare, but I might not be able to stall it any longer.

Methane Freefly - got stink?

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I'm a bit obsessive about the length of the brake lines. Where I have it right now is right on the stall point. I'm sure if I lengthened them it would make it easier to flare, but I might not be able to stall it any longer.



Do you often stall your canopy?

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Short answer; yes.

Long answer; with my hands all the way up, the canopy is in full flight. When I pull on the front risers, the tail is not deflected. And if I hold a full extension flare for a second or two the canopy stalls. I think the brakes are set correctly and I'm not looking to muck with them just because I'm not at 100% right now.

I'm just looking for something to jump in the mean time while I build my strength back. I figured some input from the people that know more about the dynamics of canopy might help me figure out some good candidates.

Methane Freefly - got stink?

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For those who may find this thread later and be looking for similar information...

I upsized from a velo 103 to a velo 111. The 111 had noticeably lighter pressure on the rears and toggles, but also had noticeably higher pressure on the fronts.

Methane Freefly - got stink?

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