Belgian_Skygirl 0 #1 May 31, 2005 Well, It is a simple question: what do you prefer : a 9 cell or a 7 cell canopy... is there a huge difference whene you compare these parachutes? Do they fly very differently? What's your experience? As I am still looking around for a canopy to buy, this may be interesting information for me. Of course I will try both, but I still would like to know...------------------------------------------------- No dive, like skydive... wanna bet on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #2 May 31, 2005 9 Cell for a main. They have flatter glide, generally higher perfomance and better landings. 7 Cell for a reserve. They have more stable charecteristics, open fast and are very reliable. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy 0 #3 May 31, 2005 Quote9 Cell for a main. Not an option for Belgian_Skygirl but I prefer 21 or 27 cell for the main Dave Fallschirmsport Marl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #4 May 31, 2005 7 cell. There's tons of postings on this subject if you do a search... ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,114 #5 May 31, 2005 >a 9 cell or a 7 cell canopy.. 9 cell canopies: -Better flare -Flatter glide 7 cell canopies: -More reliable openings -More resistance to turbulence Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #6 May 31, 2005 Seven cell canopies tend to be more reliable, while nine cell canopies tend to be more efficient at producing lift, all else being the same. Seldom is everything else the same, so be sure to try different model of each kind. For Great Deals on Gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
