SgtCowan

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  1. Lisa,

    The hardest canopies to land that I have jumped have been the least loaded. Rant on but consider at .8 the canopy is flying you. At 1.0+ you are more likely to be flying the canopy. More control can = more safety. As their is a point where a docile canopy starts to get dangerious at heavier loadings their is a point where a canopy can be dangerous at lighter loadings. In wind for example. I watched someone make 3 great flares this weekend on gear loaded at .8. The canopy did not respond probably due to being older f111. Then he jumped a sabre at 1.0 and was amazed at how easy it was to land..

    Something to consider..
    Rhino

  3. Quicksand? A sharp Shovel?? Who knows.. lol
    Made 10 jumps this past weekend "up high" doing rear riser recoveries. Seemed to be fine coming around the corner.. Even after I was around the corner the canopy was solid but shortly after that recovery at least half the time their was a MASSIVE, high speed stall. Tricky stuff.. Not recommended ;)
    Sgt. Cowan