dogdoghowl 5 #1 November 2, 2003 I am just wondering what pilot chutes are recommended for wingsuit flying. I am going to get the 100" bridle from Birdman Int'l, but have a new Sabre2 135 and Javelin Odyssey on order, and so I think I will just request whatever size pilot chute I need from Sunpath (no need to have an unused pilot chute laying around). So, what size pilot chute should I be asking for? I know Birdman Int'l offers a 28" ZP pilot chute, so perhaps this is the size I should ask for, but is it the best size pilot chute for my Sabre2 135? And do Sunpath make ZP pilot chutes, or just F1-11? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robibird 3 #2 November 2, 2003 Hi, 28'' F-1-11 would be the good choice for Sabre2 135 and Javelin. Pull force is high enough and ensure proper opening. RobibirdRobert Pecnik robert@phoenix-fly.com www.phoenix-fly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #3 November 2, 2003 Quote I am going to get the 100" bridle from Birdman Int'l, but have a new Sabre2 135 and Javelin Odyssey on order, and so I think I will just request whatever size pilot chute I need from Sunpath (no need to have an unused pilot chute laying around). reply] G'day Adam, Ask Sunpath for a 100" bridle when you order your Odyssey. That should have you ready for your wingsuiting. How's your numbers look? Give me a buzz when you have a minute. Blue Skies, fergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Fordy 0 #4 November 2, 2003 just so you know, Sunpath only make 1 size P.C and it is F1-11 in black. I think it is a 30" which is perfectaly acceptable for that canopy size for wingsuit flying. For other disciplines maybe it's airing on the large side. just my opinion Andy fordFordy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #5 November 2, 2003 Sunpath only make F-111 P/C's. The bridle and P/C need to be built and assembled at the same time. (You could design it otherwise, but most are not built that way.) If you really wish to have the 100" bridle, Id recomend getting it with a28" ZP P/C installed. Send me an e-mail.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #6 November 4, 2003 I've got a 25"ZP PC on a Sabre2 150....great openings, no PC hesitation. I have the 100" bridle, and I deploy in full flight. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TB99 0 #7 November 4, 2003 Mike, when your S3 comes in, please be very careful deploying in full flight!!! There is a HUGE difference in the size of your burble, and it is not a good idea to deploy in full flight with the S3 compared to the Classic. You're goin to love it when it does come in tho Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites leroydb 0 #8 November 4, 2003 Quoteit is not a good idea to deploy in full flight with the S3 compared to the Classic. I am not so sure about that... I most always deploy in 75-90% max... Then again I have a cobalt that is designed to open staged, Mayeb thats why I can do that? my 2cents.. please dont flameLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TB99 0 #9 November 4, 2003 Not sure about your setup, but I personally know of more than 1 person that have had their PC stuck in their burble deploying in full flight! I've never tried it, not even once ... I always try and slow my forward speed before deployment and that's how I also teach my students. Not flaming at all, it was just a word of precaution ... not sayin it won't ever happen, but the chances of getting your PC stuck in your burble are far greater when you deploy in full flight, so why take the extra chance? Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites leroydb 0 #10 November 4, 2003 I understand ur point and can see why you would teach a student to slow... I agree with that teaching methodology...Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... 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
Fordy 0 #4 November 2, 2003 just so you know, Sunpath only make 1 size P.C and it is F1-11 in black. I think it is a 30" which is perfectaly acceptable for that canopy size for wingsuit flying. For other disciplines maybe it's airing on the large side. just my opinion Andy fordFordy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 November 2, 2003 Sunpath only make F-111 P/C's. The bridle and P/C need to be built and assembled at the same time. (You could design it otherwise, but most are not built that way.) If you really wish to have the 100" bridle, Id recomend getting it with a28" ZP P/C installed. Send me an e-mail.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #6 November 4, 2003 I've got a 25"ZP PC on a Sabre2 150....great openings, no PC hesitation. I have the 100" bridle, and I deploy in full flight. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #7 November 4, 2003 Mike, when your S3 comes in, please be very careful deploying in full flight!!! There is a HUGE difference in the size of your burble, and it is not a good idea to deploy in full flight with the S3 compared to the Classic. You're goin to love it when it does come in tho Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #8 November 4, 2003 Quoteit is not a good idea to deploy in full flight with the S3 compared to the Classic. I am not so sure about that... I most always deploy in 75-90% max... Then again I have a cobalt that is designed to open staged, Mayeb thats why I can do that? my 2cents.. please dont flameLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #9 November 4, 2003 Not sure about your setup, but I personally know of more than 1 person that have had their PC stuck in their burble deploying in full flight! I've never tried it, not even once ... I always try and slow my forward speed before deployment and that's how I also teach my students. Not flaming at all, it was just a word of precaution ... not sayin it won't ever happen, but the chances of getting your PC stuck in your burble are far greater when you deploy in full flight, so why take the extra chance? Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #10 November 4, 2003 I understand ur point and can see why you would teach a student to slow... I agree with that teaching methodology...Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
