Engovatov 0 #1 April 18, 2002 Found a description of the new Raven reserve: says it will be made out of Solar Max.. Hm.. How would it be to pack?? Is not it a ZP fabric?..Also new sizes seems to be scaled down compared to -M Ravens - 128, 148, 168, 188 - seems like to match the pack volume of the previous model (168 ~ 181)..During recent years our sport has seen freefall speeds increase significantly with the gaining popularity of headdown skydiving and speed skydiving events. Now, for the first time, here is a reserve parachute that is tested and manufactured specifically for these speed disciplines.The RavenMax Reserve is made with Dupont SolarMax fabric and constructed on a framework of our own custom woven Spectra support tape that is interlaced throughout the canopy for superior strength and reliability at these elevated speeds.This network of Spectra support tape is crafted together in combination with a spanwise reinforcement system. We have utilized the added strength of our superior spanwise seam structure and coupled it with a matrix of lateral load bearing members from one stabilizer to the other.The powerful chordwise structure of the upper surface combines with a bulletproof spanwise structure in the lower surface and all of it is tied together with our unique line attachment system to produce the strongest reserve we have ever manufactured, and we have been manufacturing reserve parachutes for over 20 years.The RavenMax Reserve has been drop tested at a speed of 250 mph with 20% more than the Maximum Operating Weight Limitation.If you like to skydive fast, the RavenMax is for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #2 April 18, 2002 QuoteFound a description of the new Raven reserve: says it will be made out of Solar Max.. Hm.. How would it be to pack?? Is not it a ZP fabric?..Solar Max is just the fabric, made by duPont. At this stage, it is neither ZP or F-111.Solar Max is the treated by a second company, usually Performance Textiles. They apply either Soar-Coat, which makes it ZP or Exacta-Chute which makes it (mistakenly) called F-111.You can read about Solar Max at http://www.dupont.com/solarmax/You can read about Performance Textiles at http://www.perftex.com_Am_AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
