Michael Cordell

SLCooper I too am 6’2” but body weight of 280 lbs. I jump Parachute Systems full line of gear with a Parachute System Vortex rig, a Decelerator 250 reserve, and the proud owner of the two only custom made Volt 230, and I have two complete rigs custom made for me! The rigs are rated for weights up to 274 lbs but as Captain_Stan properly said, no laws from the FAA nor rules from the USPA restrict the owner/jumper of any rig from exceeding such weights. However, without continuing the false narrative of weight limits enforcement, I strongly encourage you to look into a complete rig from Parachute Systems and add the Mars AAD. I’d be most happy to place you in contact with my sales rep and rigger if desired? The Volt 210 sq ft was PS largest size for this canopy as a semi elliptical and just off student type of canopy. Chris, the owner, custom made two of these Volts in an230 sq ft for me and to my knowledge I have the only two. However PS has main canopies up to and including a 285 sq ft which can be ordered in full ZP or hybrid. For your size and skill level I’d strongly suggest the Vortex rig, decelerator reserve and Volt in the 210 sq ft range. This will treat you well and after a few years of enjoyment this rig will be capable of downsizing the main from 210 sq ft to the 185 sq ft while keeping the 210 reserve and rig. Doing slow downsizing is the key and you will enjoy this immensely as I have for years. I was a test jumper long long ago before modern parachutes were the mainstream and I’ve sold or given away all the older gear and own just these two rigs now. I’ve got old F111 mains in storage but they certainly won’t see the air again for me anyway. Good water jump gear but I’m past that. Semi retired now and no longer test jumping nor competing, I am still the president of the “Armed Forces Parachute Team” and vice president of the “Law Enforcement Officers Skydiving Team (LEOS)”. I now just enjoy jumping with my son and having fun with a few close friends. Please consider giving Parachute Systems a serious chance as I know beyond doubt that you will enjoy their gear for many years! M. CORDELL, D-7096