Packing volume Vector3 340M

[JanuszPS 0]

Packing volume Vector3 340M

I’m considering buying Vector 3 340M container for my current canopy due to the recent downsize to SA2 150.
However it is fairly difficult to establish which canopies fit into the container (both trays).
From the manufacturer website:
main: Batwing 134, Stiletto 135, Sabre 135, Spectre 135.
reserve: Micro Raven 135, Mini Cricket 130, PDR126

Unfortunately I cannot find solid information about packing volume of these canopies – different numbers on different sources however I know that the numbers don't say everything. But from another site, manufacturer preparing this size chart assumed that any canopy type with similar pack volume as the sample grouped will naturally be suitable for the same container.
And for example from Para Gear:
Stiletto 135 = SA2 150 => 338cu.in.
from http://www.dropzone.com/files/archive/gear/Canopy_vols.html
Sabre 150 => 413cu.in.
and from http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=57762;
Sabre 150 => 413-398 cu.in.
PDR 126 => 296 cu.in.

Unfortunately PDR 126 is too small for me – I prefer to have very similar reserve size to my main, so I consider:
Optimum PDR 143 – unknown volume
Paratec Speed 2000 150 – 266cu.in.

Question:
Will this container hold my SA2 150 and Speed 2000 150 or Optimum 143?

I’d like to send an e-mail to the UPT but I can’t find any e-mail address on their web.

regards
JanuszPS
edit:
I found here http://www.fallschirmsportverband.de/downloads/Technik/Packvolumen-Reserven.pdf
Micro Raven 135 => 308cu.in.

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I'm not sure on the Optimum since I haven't packed one yet but packing a Sabre2 150 in a 340 will make its main as hard as a brick. Its going to be realy stiff on your back.

Things get intersting when you are talking pack volume since there is no real field measurements to confirm it. Its even more intersting since the PD 126 and the MicroRaven 135 are about the same size in pack volume since the PD has more reenforcement to it. Don't just look for a "canopy to fit" Look for the right reserve canopy for you and then build the container around it.

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[JanuszPS 0]

"but packing a Sabre2 150 in a 340 will make its main as hard as a brick. Its going to be realy stiff on your back."
Thanks, that what I was looking for. But at the same time two canopies of the same manufacturer (PD) was quoted as example.

"Don't just look for a "canopy to fit" Look for the right reserve canopy for you and then build the container around it."

That’s what I want to asses and my priority is to get correct canopies, container, etc.
However the manufacturer of the container is assuming that the owner of the container will compare his canopy with the listed canopy examples, otherwise should make a full list himself and provide that information.
So, what are the criteria to use for canopy comparison, except the experience?
Thanks,
JanuszPS

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[JanuszPS 0]

Maybe I should ask:

Which Vector container will hold these canopies?
main: max 150 - min 120 9 cell ZP (no xbraces) (Sabre 2/Safire2 type)
reserve: 150/143 - 135

Thanks in advance

JanuszPS

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[mnealtx 0]

Quote

Maybe I should ask:

Which Vector container will hold these canopies?
main: max 150 - min 120 9 cell ZP (no xbraces) (Sabre 2/Safire2 type)
reserve: 150/143 - 135

Thanks in advance

JanuszPS

Did you look on the UPT site yet?

Micron 344M lists a 143sf range reserve and 150sf range main.

Micron 347M lists a 160sf range reserve and 150 sf range main.

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V310 micron will hold max 150 main, and 150 reserve.. I currently have a sabre 2 170 in mine, cos I cant afford a new sabre right now.. it is tight, but not impossible to pack.. its okay..

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