iamspoild 0 #1 September 29, 2003 There are a TON of posts out here that contain some great and educating debates on the topic of 7 CELL vs. 9 CELL canopies. Though opinions will vary based on wing loading, experience of the pilot, and piloting styles, for this poll lets look at it from a perspective of a NOVICE's first (ZP) canopy at a rather conservative wing loading (1.1 or less). Assume a reasonable wing shape for a novice - square or slightly tapered. I have only a hand full of jumps and I'm not rushing out to buy a canopy. But I am one of those gear freaky people by nature.. as well as just being curious.... pj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #2 September 29, 2003 Depends on which landing style the novice prefers. Seven cells tend come in at a steeper angle than nine cells; personally I find them easier to be accurate with and easier to land. Nine cells glide more like an airplane; many jumpers prefer that type of landing. I don't think one or the other is better or worse for a novice. It's a personal choice - which do you prefer to fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamspoild 0 #3 September 29, 2003 Hey, I'm just tickled to get back on the ground and walk away Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NeedToJump 0 #4 September 29, 2003 I voted either is fine but it depends on the canopy and wingloading and personal opinion. One thing from your post I'd like to point out though: Quoteat a rather conservative wing loading (1.1 or less). I do NOT think that 1.1 is a conservative wing loading for a novice. I'd stick with 0.9 or lower.Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iamspoild 0 #5 September 29, 2003 Thanks. When I go to the DZ, safety is way ahead of fun on my priority list. Like I mentioned, I'm not heading out to buy a canopy right now - and when I do, I'll likely stay on the docile side of the fence. hell, I can't even tell you what a .9 feels like yet. I mentioned 1.1 as "relatively conservative" because there are other experienced jumpers who feel that 1.1 is a reasonable wing loading (on the higher end) for a first canopy. That is a very blanket statement considering all the possible variables. I felt it might facilitate a reasonable spectrum for this poll. Perhaps I should have said used the phrase "for lower wing loadings" rather than the term "novice"... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chester 0 #6 September 30, 2003 Se at my DZ one experience jumper told me that 1.4 is just fine for me but with all the other info I recieved it finaly appears that it is way to much for me.Experience jumper dont automaticaly mean brilliant. J-S ---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NeedToJump 0 #7 September 30, 2003 8 jumps and he told you that a 1.4 loading is fine for you??!? Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chester 0 #8 September 30, 2003 Yes and 1.4 is with a 170 somebody else told me I could jump a 150 if I want as long as I am not doing anything stupid wiht it. J-S ---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iamspoild 0 #9 September 30, 2003 QuoteYes and 1.4 is with a 170 somebody else told me I could jump a 150 if I want as long as I am not doing anything stupid wiht it. That's whack man. Either some "experienced jumper" is doing their arithmatic backwards, or he doesn't like you! you haven't been eyeballing his girlfriend have ya? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NightJumper 0 #10 September 30, 2003 QuoteYes and 1.4 is with a 170 somebody else told me I could jump a 150 if I want as long as I am not doing anything stupid wiht it. Can you add my name to your insurance policy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iamspoild 0 #11 September 30, 2003 Quotestupid wiht it Okay, this is completely off the subject, but since it came up... Did you konw taht you can arnarge the leterts in any wrod, any way you wnat, and as lnog as the frsit and lsat lteetrs are crorcet, yuor barin wlil nutarlaly oevr look it? Petrty cool huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chester 0 #12 September 30, 2003 WITH IT happy now! J-S ---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iamspoild 0 #13 September 30, 2003 QuoteWITH IT happy now! I wasn't intending to be mean. although, I can see how it could be taken that way. A person responded with that after I fat fingered an email here at work last week - I LMAO! It was all in fun my friend.... Thanks for posting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chester 0 #14 September 30, 2003 ok sorry J-S ---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
NeedToJump 0 #4 September 29, 2003 I voted either is fine but it depends on the canopy and wingloading and personal opinion. One thing from your post I'd like to point out though: Quoteat a rather conservative wing loading (1.1 or less). I do NOT think that 1.1 is a conservative wing loading for a novice. I'd stick with 0.9 or lower.Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamspoild 0 #5 September 29, 2003 Thanks. When I go to the DZ, safety is way ahead of fun on my priority list. Like I mentioned, I'm not heading out to buy a canopy right now - and when I do, I'll likely stay on the docile side of the fence. hell, I can't even tell you what a .9 feels like yet. I mentioned 1.1 as "relatively conservative" because there are other experienced jumpers who feel that 1.1 is a reasonable wing loading (on the higher end) for a first canopy. That is a very blanket statement considering all the possible variables. I felt it might facilitate a reasonable spectrum for this poll. Perhaps I should have said used the phrase "for lower wing loadings" rather than the term "novice"... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chester 0 #6 September 30, 2003 Se at my DZ one experience jumper told me that 1.4 is just fine for me but with all the other info I recieved it finaly appears that it is way to much for me.Experience jumper dont automaticaly mean brilliant. J-S ---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #7 September 30, 2003 8 jumps and he told you that a 1.4 loading is fine for you??!? Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chester 0 #8 September 30, 2003 Yes and 1.4 is with a 170 somebody else told me I could jump a 150 if I want as long as I am not doing anything stupid wiht it. J-S ---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamspoild 0 #9 September 30, 2003 QuoteYes and 1.4 is with a 170 somebody else told me I could jump a 150 if I want as long as I am not doing anything stupid wiht it. That's whack man. Either some "experienced jumper" is doing their arithmatic backwards, or he doesn't like you! you haven't been eyeballing his girlfriend have ya? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NightJumper 0 #10 September 30, 2003 QuoteYes and 1.4 is with a 170 somebody else told me I could jump a 150 if I want as long as I am not doing anything stupid wiht it. Can you add my name to your insurance policy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iamspoild 0 #11 September 30, 2003 Quotestupid wiht it Okay, this is completely off the subject, but since it came up... Did you konw taht you can arnarge the leterts in any wrod, any way you wnat, and as lnog as the frsit and lsat lteetrs are crorcet, yuor barin wlil nutarlaly oevr look it? Petrty cool huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chester 0 #12 September 30, 2003 WITH IT happy now! J-S ---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iamspoild 0 #13 September 30, 2003 QuoteWITH IT happy now! I wasn't intending to be mean. although, I can see how it could be taken that way. A person responded with that after I fat fingered an email here at work last week - I LMAO! It was all in fun my friend.... Thanks for posting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chester 0 #14 September 30, 2003 ok sorry J-S ---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
NightJumper 0 #10 September 30, 2003 QuoteYes and 1.4 is with a 170 somebody else told me I could jump a 150 if I want as long as I am not doing anything stupid wiht it. Can you add my name to your insurance policy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamspoild 0 #11 September 30, 2003 Quotestupid wiht it Okay, this is completely off the subject, but since it came up... Did you konw taht you can arnarge the leterts in any wrod, any way you wnat, and as lnog as the frsit and lsat lteetrs are crorcet, yuor barin wlil nutarlaly oevr look it? Petrty cool huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chester 0 #12 September 30, 2003 WITH IT happy now! J-S ---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamspoild 0 #13 September 30, 2003 QuoteWITH IT happy now! I wasn't intending to be mean. although, I can see how it could be taken that way. A person responded with that after I fat fingered an email here at work last week - I LMAO! It was all in fun my friend.... Thanks for posting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chester 0 #14 September 30, 2003 ok sorry J-S ---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
