highflyin84 0 #1 October 15, 2009 I bought a Mirage G3 M1. After doing some research i found myself with more questions than answers. I check out the sizing chart on the Mirage web site and that was helpful but I wanted to know what is the largest canopy I can safely fit in my container. What would be better a 7 or 9 cell ? This is obviously my first container so can someone help? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 October 15, 2009 Quotewhat is the largest canopy I can safely fit in my container. The largest ones listed on the manufacturer's website. In your case, that looks like a Triathlon or Spectre 150 main and a Smart 150, Optimum 160 or PD143R reserve. You might be able to put a larger main in it if you go with a smaller reserve, but you won't like packing it and if you need a larger main having a smaller reserve isn't the safest choice. Not trying to sound snarky, but it makes a whole lot more sense to do this kind of research BEFORE you spend your money instead of after... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #3 October 15, 2009 From the site, looks like a 150sf 7 cell canopy is largest optimal for the M1. A PD Pulse or zpX fabric canopy from Aerodyne might get one size larger in the container since these canopies have a smaller pack volume due to the thinner fabric. Bigger question. Why did you buy a container and then try to fit a maxed out volume canopy instead of choosing the correctly sized canopies for your experience and get the container sized to hold them? edit: Looks like Lisa answered quicker.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highflyin84 0 #4 October 15, 2009 Yes, I did ! I am jumping 170 now so I bought this with hopes of downsizing to the 150 range for my own rig. I was looking at a safire 149 and didnt know if I would have problems with the fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 October 15, 2009 QuoteI was looking at a safire 149 and didnt know if I would have problems with the fit. Depends. If it's an original Safire (not a Safire 2) it probably would fit. The original Safires were measured differently than other canopies; a Safire 149 is about the same actual size as a 135 sq ft PD product. Which is great if you are capable of safely flying and landing a 135. Not so great if you aren't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highflyin84 0 #6 October 15, 2009 Ok, sounds good to me. Looks like il stick to the spectre 150. Thanks for the help!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
