christopherm 0 #1 February 18, 2002 I'm working on purchasing a Firelite 172 reserve. The freebag that comes witht the container I'm buying is made for a 176. Is it important to have the exact size for a reserve or can it vary like with the main? Also, any opinions on the Firelite reserve would be helpful.-So, how hard is the ground?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 February 18, 2002 It'll work just fine for a wide variety of canopy sizes. The bag is made to work with and fit in the container. Not so much the canopy...."I only have 133 jumps, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 February 18, 2002 I've got a Javelin J2. I've seen everything from a MicroRaven 135-m all the way to the PD-160R that I've got in mine fit a J2. The Reserve and main are both variable on their size. There is a range, but most times the range allows for one size down, but rarely up.Cause I don't wanna come back down from this cloud... ~ Bush Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 February 18, 2002 According to the manufacturer, the Firelite 172 reserve has a max suspended weight of 190 lbs... I wouldn't recommend it if your body weight is over 170 lbs. Pack volume of 368 cu. in.; a PD176R pack volume is 390-447 cu.in. depending on the normal humidity where you are; it should fit in that bag fine.pull and flare,lisa--What would Scooby Doo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #5 February 18, 2002 It is a great reserve, built strong. I had a reserve ride on a Furry 220R this weekend, the Firelite's big brother. Great opening and good flare. Interesting to note that the furry, and I'm sure the Firelite reserves don't have stabilizers.Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christopherm 0 #6 February 19, 2002 Ok, the DOM is 1990. It is firelite 172. Owner says there was a perosity test done on it in 2000 and it did well. It has never been jumped. Should I be paying more thatn 400 for it?-So, how hard is the ground?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #7 February 19, 2002 Yes,US$300 or $400 sounds about right for a decent older 7-cell reserve.Just make sure that you are within the placarded weight limit.Back when I weighted 172 pounds, I did a few jumps on a Firelite main. Despite doing stand up landings in the pea gravel bowl, my ankles still tingled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #8 February 19, 2002 Is 1990 not too old for a reserve? I have a swift 175 that was made in '92 I'd love to keep(I weigh 150/155 without gear). It has about 20 repacks on it and no jumps. What's a perosity test and how do you go about getting one done? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #9 February 19, 2002 I've seen reserves from the 80's in use. As long as the reserve is still airworthy... go for it.A rigger needs to proform the porsity test. Basiclly, they need to make sure not too much air seeps through the material. Simple test and done in under 15-20 minutes on a few spots of the canopy.Be aware that an older reserve will fly nothing like a modern main and this difference could be quite large. There was a fatility a few years ago that was indirectly linked to the operators unfimirilarity with his Titan 5 cell reserve and its turning and flaring.Cause I don't wanna come back down from this cloud... ~ Bush Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
