Brillo

Members
  • Content

    10
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Feedback

    N/A

Posts posted by Brillo


  1. As a relative newbie I still find it really useful for learning a lot from the old sweats.

    All the other forums I use are on Tapatalk which brings a great design and means they’re all handy from one app. That would definitely help.


  2. On 9/16/2019 at 11:32 AM, Baksteen said:

    This seems the most likely cause to me. I would ask a suitable experienced person watch you pack.

    The first thing I thought was that the slider may not be all the way up against the slider stops, or that it may be incorrectly 'flaked' (translation issue here). The slider must be all the way up and packed to catch as much air as possible in order to work most efficiently. I'm sure native English speakers on here can explain more properly waht I mean, but it is best if someone shows you in person how to pack the slider.

    If you're sure that you do these things correctly, it may be that the slider shifts when you put the canopy in the bag.

    In the UK we refer to flaking the tail, but describe what we do to the slider as ‘quartering’ :-)


  3. I don’t mean to be patronising but if you type into google “javelin container sizing chart” etc you get the manufacturer websites up that have the lists. You’ll also be able to see their own additional recommendations, such as on the Javelin site is says you can probably go a size smaller, but not larger.

    You can also see what reserves they’ll take. I’m in a similar boat to you and echo Skybytch’s comment- why would you want a small reserve? For instance I’m thinking a V350 over a V351 as while they take the same mains, the 350 takes bigger reserves.


  4. 10 minutes ago, gowlerk said:

    Yes, UPT has. If they printed it in their specs it means they has actually tried it before they approved it. Remember, the Silhouette is a hybrid canopy and is somewhat low bulk.

    Brilliant thanks. I think UPT will be getting my money then. I have been on Silhouettes since I was on 260s so am happy to stay jumping them all the way down.


  5. 2 hours ago, meat.missile said:

    My old javelin fit that range. I think it was a 4k.... maybe

    I was looking at a J4K too - the Sunpath website says it goes down to 190, but I was wondering if a bigger packing 170 would work. And if so what are the “bigger” 170s?!


  6. 3 hours ago, 20kN said:

    If you're talking about including LPV canopies, than yes. For example, an Aerodyne Icon I5 would probably hold an ULPV 7-cell 210, a ZPX 190 and standard ZP 170. If you're talking about three different sizes of the exact same ZP canopy, than no, not really. For example, no container will do well with both a 210 Sabre 2 and a 170 Sabre 2. You're either going to have a very tight 210 that's going to be a total PIA to pack, or a loose 170.

     

     

    Thanks for your answer, I’ll look into getting something now then! Yes I’d be happy with low bulk canopies.

    interestingly I’ve just seen that the V353 is listed as being able to hold Silhouette 210 (tight), 190 (standard) and 170 (loose). Does anyone have any experience of this?


  7. I have a Pebble and really like it. You have to plug it into a computer or android device to programme it, but as long as you aren’t wanting to change your breakaway height every jump this isn’t a problem. It’s no frills, but does everything I need.

    • Like 1

  8. Hi all, long time guest lurker, recent member, first time poster.

    I’ve been jumping a couple of years averaging about 50 jumps a year, currently B Licence with 110 jumps. Looking to get my first rig now as it’ll save me money on rental and packing long term.

    I’ve just downsized to a 210 and plan on jumping that for another 40 jumps which will probably be about a year for me. I’m in no great hurry so will likely then jump a 190 for 75-100 jumps (2-3 years) and then go to a 170.

    I may never find myself going below that - I jump for the freefall not the time under canopy, and want canopies that are sporty enough to be fun and cut through the wind, won’t keep me up high for ages, but are big enough to be safe, and controllable enough to get me out of trouble others may cause!

    I’ve been looking at loads of different containers and their sizing guides and would appreciate a bit of advice. I know people say that “one size up or down” idea is a myth, but people may have some input.

    My question is really is there anything that safely does 170 up to low pack volume 210? Or is it worth staying on rental gear while I’m on a 210 and then get something that does LPV 190 and normal 170?

    The only container I can see that might go all the way is a UPT V350 with Pilot 210 ZPX, then a Pulse 190, then a Silhouette 170 for instance. But I don’t expect there’ll be many second hand Pilot 210 ZPXs out there and while I’m going to get a custom container (and probably a newish reserve and AAD), I’m thinking second hand mains until I settle on a final size.

    Thanks in advance for any thoughts.