baseknut 0 #1 June 28, 2007 Hey, i just recently purchased a mirage g3 with a raven dash reserve in it. it has just had a repack and is in great condition. only one previous ride. for those of you who jump a raven reserve, or have jumped on in the past, what do you have to say about them. I have already looked at gear reviews, but i was wondering if anyone here can elaborate. also, what was you loading and size of raven... thanks jakeStep into my (sub)terminal Playground Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #2 June 28, 2007 The key is to remember that this is NOT your main. The stall point may/will be very different and you should, if altitude permits, do a practice flare, before landing. The impression I've gotten of people that have had problems or issues with them is stalling them on landing. If you've never stalled a canopy, and I think maybe lots of newer jumpers haven't, then you might choose to borrow one that is appropriate to stall and try it out. This would give you the experience of the feeling leading up to it and the effects of stalling a canopy. (NOT GOOD near the ground.) But I have lots of experience on non zp, 7 cells, and raven mains and have raven's in two of my three rigs.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,483 #3 June 28, 2007 QuoteThe stall point may/will be very different and you should, if altitude permits, do a practice flare, before landing. Ditto.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
diablopilot 2 #4 June 29, 2007 I never had any trouble with mine, but I do not recommend any higher than a 1.3lbs sq ft. loading on a Dash M reserve. They were not really designed land properly at such loadings.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
