JohnnyZ 0 #1 December 3, 2005 I'm looking to order a new Micron for next season. I'll be jumping a Velocity 111 with 750 lines for at least he first year. Does anybody out there know if I can stuff that canopy into a V316 (or V306) with a PD 113 Reserve? Would switching to the 500 lines make much difference? I'd like to keep this container for several years, and I'm sure that I'll eventually end up on a Velocity 103 or similar canopy. Any input will be appreciated. JZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #2 December 3, 2005 QuoteI'm looking to order a new Micron for next season. I'll be jumping a Velocity 111 with 750 lines for at least he first year. Does anybody out there know if I can stuff that canopy into a V316 (or V306) with a PD 113 Reserve? Would switching to the 500 lines make much difference? I'd like to keep this container for several years, and I'm sure that I'll eventually end up on a Velocity 103 or similar canopy. Any input will be appreciated. JZ It depends on who you ask. According to this article from PD's website, a Velocity 111 packs like a Stiletto one size larger, in your case, like a Stiletto 120. A Stiletto 120 is an optimum canopy size for both the V306 and V316. According to RWS the largest that fits well in a V306 or V316 is a 103. I did notice RWS does not really offer a range of canopies that will fit, although one might reasonably expect a little bit of tolerance up and down. However, it is generally accepted that the container manufacturer's instructions take precedent over the canopy manufacturer's instruction, should they conflict. RWS does not actually advertise a container for that canopy combination. They recommend a Velocity be packed into a V319, but with a PR-126, not a PR-113. Again, they don't advertise a range, but an optimum size. You are currently loading a 143 at almost 1.6:1 (according to your profile), which is already high for a reserve, even one built by PD. Increasing that loading to 2:1 by downsizing to a 113 seems a bit aggressive, especially for someone with so few jumps. (Yeah, I said it! 900 jumps isn't that many.) A V319 is very similar in dimensions to the V306 and V316, and would allow you to jump a 126 at "only" 1.8:1. Unfortunately, RWS does not build containers suitable for both highly loaded mains, and safely loaded reserves. Regarding the line size, since it will likely be a tight fit if you squeeze the 111 in either the V306 or the V316, the smaller lines may make packing slightly easier. They shouldn't make much difference in a V319. chris@tso-d.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyZ 0 #3 December 3, 2005 Thanks for the info... You answered all of my questions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #4 December 3, 2005 QuoteThanks for the info... You answered all of my questions. You're welcome. For Great Deals on Gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
