EvilLurker 2 #26 May 11, 2005 QuoteThere was a large difference in the amount of time it took before the 220 came out of the freebag vs. the 109. The tandem reserve rides I've had took a long time for the reserve to come out of the bag. There could be a lot of other variables, though. How fast was your fall rate when you initiated reserve deployment, what was the difference in pilot chutes, etc. I'm sure there are differences in reserve deployment speed/altitude loss associated with a lot of factors, but I was trying to keep it limited to just the difference in 2 reserve sizes under identical circumstances. It's a very interesting question. Yes, PD would be an interesting party to hear from, I agree. I'm sure a sub-terminal deployment takes a longer time to deploy/inflate, as I've done quite a few IAD jumps. The altitude loss is very minimal, though, as I watched the jump plane. I'd say less than 300 feet altitude loss on a main deployment from an IAD jump with a PD-220 (not a canopy that's known for quick inflation). I think the reason none of the manufacturers are quick to chime in is that it may give the idea that you're safer jumping a 106 reserve than a 218, and I'm positive that's not the case, unless you weigh around 100 pounds out the door. Know what I mean? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #27 May 11, 2005 QuoteHow fast was your fall raete when you initiated reserve deployment, They were both right after cutting away. Quotewhat was the difference in pilot chutes The containers were both Javelins, so they were the same rserve PC's. QuoteKnow what I mean? Yep Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,483 #28 May 12, 2005 Hold my beer a sec... I got an idea. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #29 May 12, 2005 QuoteHold my beer a sec... I got an idea. How long is this going to take, do you have a fresh one? SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,483 #30 May 12, 2005 QuoteQuoteHold my beer a sec... I got an idea. How long is this going to take, do you have a fresh one? Hands Mike a ... Looks around for a 106.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGraham 0 #31 May 15, 2005 *bump* Did you find a 106? Would be interested to hear the results of any "experiments" you are carying out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilLurker 2 #32 May 16, 2005 Since he weighs like 260 lb., I really don't think he's actually looking for a 106. If so, the result might be "the 106 opened quicker, then split down the middle and streamered", which isn't actually going to help us all that much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
