jdfreefly 1 #1 May 15, 2011 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jurgencamps 0 #2 May 16, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdfreefly 1 #3 May 17, 2011 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bofh 0 #4 May 17, 2011 QuoteI'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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdfreefly 1 #5 May 18, 2011 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdfreefly 1 #6 May 22, 2011 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites