ForeverDive 0 #1 February 20, 2002 I am about to invest in a used 150 elliptical, and I'm on a tight, tight budget. How imperative is it that I use a collapsible pilot chute with this canopy? Also, what is the minimum size of a canopy before the non-collapsible pilot chute begins to interfere with the performance of the canopy? .......relax, because your about to enjoy life to its fullest! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #2 February 20, 2002 If you're on a real tight budget, get the grommet through which the briddle passes through the D bag changed to a larger one (by a rigger). Large enough to slide over the PC, small enough to be stopped by the handle. Presto, collapsable PC. Downside is higher wear on the PC. Do a quick searh in teh gear forum, you may find a thread that describes this in more details.RemsterMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 February 20, 2002 It's not needed based on size... its needed based on loading. Anything above a 1.25:1 and you will need it.If you are on too tight of a price budget to spend the $75 for a Pilot Chute, you might want to rethink the elliptical canopy if you can't stay current on it. (10 or more jumps a month) JMHOCause I don't wanna come back down from this cloud... ~ Bush Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #4 February 20, 2002 Doesn't it come with one anyway? You shouldn't put a knife in the toaster - but you're an adult now !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 February 20, 2002 Pilot Chutes and D bags come with the container, not the canopy......Cause I don't wanna come back down from this cloud... ~ Bush Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #6 February 20, 2002 OK, fair enough. You shouldn't put a knife in the toaster - but you're an adult now !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForeverDive 0 #7 February 20, 2002 HAHA, very good Remster. I might try that. And that's good advise on the curency issue. I didn't think of that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 February 20, 2002 Collapsible PC $60Not dragging an anchor under canopy and getting 30-50 ft more of swoop.....priceless "I only have a C license, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phastasphuk 0 #9 February 20, 2002 Yup, you need one....there is always performance to gain on any type and size of chute.Cheap mans option besides the larger grommet is a bungee collapsible. Get your rigger to do one, should cost is about 10$, gain same as killine.....but watch those hops 'n pops!!!!chrisHow would you like to stick with mehow much do you love to freefall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
