alienfreefly 0 #1 October 22, 2003 Hey, I am jumping a new rig I bought which is a Safire 2 149 sqft. Any suggestions? for a safer landing and for packing. I have never jumped with a ZP before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #2 October 22, 2003 What were you jumping before? Most F-111 canopies are consierably larger than 149 sq ft. I would be cautious with rapid downsizing, and you might give some consideration to jumping an intermediate sized canopy between your previous canopy and the 149. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #3 October 22, 2003 That is a great question. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alienfreefly 0 #4 October 23, 2003 QuoteI jumped a PD 9 cell 190. I currently have 158 jumps but I haven´t jump for a year which worries me a lot more. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites trigger 0 #5 October 23, 2003 I'm no canopy nazi and i think you'll going to love the saffire.....but to quote PD190/I haven't jumped for a year......mate first time under 149 saffire after a lay offi know it would not be the lay off that was scaring me.CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davelepka 4 #6 October 23, 2003 Thats kind of what I was getting at. The combination of ZP, smaller size, and shorter lines will add up to much higher performance than you're used to. I would reccomend some time on a ZP 170. Maybe 100 jumps or so would have you in good shape for a 149. You could sell the 149 to buy a 170, or buy a 170 and shelf the 149 untill you're ready. Also, if you happen to know a jumper with a 170 looking to downsize, see if they would trade you. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
trigger 0 #5 October 23, 2003 I'm no canopy nazi and i think you'll going to love the saffire.....but to quote PD190/I haven't jumped for a year......mate first time under 149 saffire after a lay offi know it would not be the lay off that was scaring me.CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #6 October 23, 2003 Thats kind of what I was getting at. The combination of ZP, smaller size, and shorter lines will add up to much higher performance than you're used to. I would reccomend some time on a ZP 170. Maybe 100 jumps or so would have you in good shape for a 149. You could sell the 149 to buy a 170, or buy a 170 and shelf the 149 untill you're ready. Also, if you happen to know a jumper with a 170 looking to downsize, see if they would trade you. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
