Kimblair13 0 #1 April 12, 2004 Hey...just wondering what peoples opinions are about what reserve canopies are best. Also...what is too much to be loading it at. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #2 April 12, 2004 Two words: Performance Designs.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 2 #3 April 12, 2004 One word: Paratec The Speed 2000 packs nice and small, so you can fit one size bigger than that well known equivallent... No info on overloading, though...The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #4 April 12, 2004 Two words: Demo programs. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #5 April 12, 2004 3 words... Ask your instructor. Personally I wouldn't load a Tempo at 1.4 at your number of jumps, or for that matter, at mine. Then again, that would have to be a pretty small Tempo ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #6 April 12, 2004 BillVon's checklist applies to reserves as much as it does mains: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=47 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #7 April 12, 2004 QuoteAsk your instructor. Or your rigger. I've inspected a few different reserves and I won't buy anything except PD. A main might be fun to fly, but a reserve should be very high quality and be built to withstand just about anything. Flying a reserve for fun is not a consideration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #8 April 12, 2004 QuoteHey...just wondering what peoples opinions are about what reserve canopies are best. The brands you're comfortable with are good. I like PD Reserve, and Smart Reserves (Aerodyne) QuoteAlso...what is too much to be loading it at. Depends on your skill level and what kind of risk you're willing to take.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanofOZ 0 #9 April 12, 2004 I just went through the decision process myself and bought an Aerodyne Smart. I did a lot of reading, and talked to a lot of riggers before I did. What I got out of it was PD and Aerodyne for a solid canopy.Oz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy 0 #10 April 13, 2004 Three letters: PDF or to be more specific, Techno reserves. Are they any good? I dunno really, I am no rigger, but I have had two rides on a Techno 128 and one ride on a Techno 115 (yesterday) and I found that they flew nice and flared well on landing. Dave Fallschirmsport Marl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
