Canopy in a Diaper??

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Any info, video or pictures of a canopy packed in a diaper? I have one that I know nothing about, but interested in learning about it.


Thanks

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Diapers were standard on round reserves, but rare on squares. Diapers serve the same function as deployment bags, sleeves, tail pockets, Raipers, frap straps, quarter bags, etc. because they hold the canopy closed until you reach line stretch.
Hank Ascuitto invented the diaper circa 1960 and other manufacturers quickly followed his example, until by 1980, you could not buy a sport reserve without a diaper. Most manufacturers of Pilot Emergency Parachutes (PEPs) soon followed suit. Now many riggers refuse to pack un-diapered rounds.

There are three versions of diapers:

Type 2 is easy to remember because - most of them only have two rubber bands. Only the left line group is stowed on the diaper, with the rest of the lines stowed in rubber bands on the pack tray.
Found on most first-generation sport reserves.

Type 3 is often referred to as an Ascuitto, Phantom or SAC diaper. The diaper is folded in half (including a fold in the skirt) and locked closed with two rubber bands. All the other lines are stowed horizontally on the diaper.

Type 4 looks more like a Type 2 diaper except that all the lines are stowed vertically on the diaper. Most Type 4 diapers have 3 locking stows. Some manufacturers (Butler and Strong) allow riggers to pack Type 4 diapers like Type 2. This is mainly a bulk-distribution issue on PEPs. Type 4 is by far the most reliable of diapers and is even found on a few early square reserves: Hobbit, Wizard and X210R.

To finf diaper packing instructions, go to www.pia.com, then yellow pages, then manufacturers' websites. Most of them now include packing manuals.

Butler Parachute Systems
Free Flight Enterprises
National Parachutes
North American Aerodynamics
Para-Phernalia
Strong Enterprises .... all make PEPs including diapered round reserves.

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This diaper is a home-built; it actually has 4 locking stows, and the rest of the lines stow vertically. The bottom of the canopy is contained in the diaper. The diaper does assume flat-packing.

Ed -- I strongly suggest that you roll the nose at least twice. Canopies of that vintage opened faster. Much faster if you didn't roll the nose.

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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Thanks guys, I lost that paper with the info on it Wendy

....what was that color description, Bounce & Blend

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