PD210 pack volume

[Airviking 0]

I just received a rig for eval and possible purchase, and the thing looks like a tick about to burst, that is to say, the main container looks way overstuffed. I'm trying to determine what the situation really is, but I'm having a problem establishing the main pack volume. I downloaded "PIA Canopy Study TS-104.18, but I don't know what the Date of Manufacture column indicates. Is it "from" or "up to"?

Mine is a PD210, DOM April '89 with spectra lines (but they might have originally been dacron).

Can anyone help a guy out?

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[likestojump 3]

the DOM in the PIA doc indicates the DOM of the canopy that was tested. The doc shows 495 cu inches for the spectra lines 1994 PD210.

doesn't really matter if it doesn't fit into the rig that you bought :(

[Airviking 0]

Thanks, that makes sense. The PIA doc shows a big jump in pack volume, and then it drops back down when Spectra lines are added. Mine is an '89, so it could be 493 cubic inches or 583 cubic inches, depending on when the design changed. From the looks of things, I'm betting 583.

Well the seller was able to do it, so it is do-able. I opened up the container, and 1/3 of the main was outside the deployment bag. Reminded me of a fat guy in a speedo.

So I figured I'd dig into my memory banks and flatpack this puppy on the livingroom floor. I made a couple of mistakes:
1. Hardwood floor: BAD!
2. Thinking it was gonna be easy. (wasn't at all.)

I quit before I got too frustrated. I'm gonna find a rug to pack on, and try psychopacking. It's 18 degrees outside, and 8" of snow, so I got some time to get this right.

I believe you have my stapler.

[jumpwally 0]

"help a guy out "......pics would be a plus..

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[davelepka 4]

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Can anyone help a guy out?

I can help - don't buy a PD210. That's an F111 brid, and in it's best day was good for about a 1 to 1 WL. So if your exit weight is 210, and the canopy is brand new, you'll be right on the money.

If your exit weight is more than that, or the canopy has been 'used', you'll want to look elsewhere. If you had been looking at 210 sized zero porosity canopies, you'll want a 230 sized F111 to get the same performance. Also, if the F111 210 won't fit into the irg, you'll never be able to switch over to a z-po 210, or possibly even a 190 z-po in that rig.

[Airviking 0]

Thanks Dave,
Good points. I'll be right at 1:1 come spring. The plan is to jump this old canopy for a season while I keep my eye out for a down-size ZP, probably a 190.

I wasn't really looking for an F-111 canopy, but this rig was such a good deal that I can virtually scrap the main when I find something better. Meanwhile, it certainly won't be the worst canopy I've jumped.

I believe you have my stapler.