Pack Volume of Reserves

[Mozencrath 0]

Does anyone know how the pack volume between the Smart reserve and the PD Reserve compares? Looking for somethign to put in my TJ.

[mjosparky 4]

You can find the Smart reserve here http://www.aerodyne-int.com/sportlight/products/smartTech.asp

And PD reserves here. http://www.para-gear.com/canopyspecs/canopysizing.PDF

Now if you want to know what will fit in your TJ, do a search of the net.

The internet has some great information on it. You should try it sometime.

Sparky

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[jumper03 0]

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You can find the Smart reserve here http://www.aerodyne-int.com/sportlight/products/smartTech.asp

And PD reserves here. http://www.para-gear.com/canopyspecs/canopysizing.PDF

Now if you want to know what will fit in your TJ, do a search of the net.

The internet has some great information on it. You should try it sometime.

Sparky

Also check out the para-gear catalog. There's a canopy pack volume chart in there near the back, just in front of the container order forms.

Seems I use the catalog as a reference a lot.

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[masterrig 1]

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Does anyone know how the pack volume between the Smart reserve and the PD Reserve compares? Looking for somethign to put in my TJ.

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Ther should be a chart in your 'Owner's Manual' or, a quick call to Sunpath Products. Like Sparky said, a check of web-sites can be educational.


Chuck

[riggermick 7]

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[udder 0]

Im bringing this one back from the dead. Anyone know of the pack volume of the jump shack reserves(Angelfire)? How big does their 176 pack up? Is it like a PD-160/Raven1 or closer to a PD-176?

Fucking non-standardised measuring systems...

"In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E

[phoenixlpr 0]

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Fucking non-standardised measuring systems...

Easy to say...

[mjosparky 4]

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Im bringing this one back from the dead. Anyone know of the pack volume of the jump shack reserves(Angelfire)? How big does their 176 pack up? Is it like a PD-160/Raven1 or closer to a PD-176?

Fucking non-standardised measuring systems...

The Angelfire is not made in a 176 sq. ft. size. Did you try looking on the Jump Shack web site or in one of their canopy manuals?

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[RMURRAY 1]

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Im bringing this one back from the dead. Anyone know of the pack volume of the jump shack reserves(Angelfire)? How big does their 176 pack up? Is it like a PD-160/Raven1 or closer to a PD-176?

Fucking non-standardised measuring systems...

here are the sizes of angelfire reserves. to get the relative pack size best to call Nancy at Jumpshack - she will steer you to the right one.....rm

The AngelFire Reserves are available in the following sizes: 97, 114, 125, 150, 160, 180, 196, 226, 246, 276, 300 Square feet.

[mjosparky 4]

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call Nancy at Jumpshack - she will steer you to the right one.....rm

Or he could just check the web site.

http://www.jumpshack.com/portal/library/canopy_owners_manual_october_2003.pdf

Page 9.

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[udder 0]

Im my defense I tried to downlaod that manual before you put it up, but the it wont go past page 4 without freezing.

edited to remove the word "f#@king"

"In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E

[phoenixlpr 0]

Is your computer working better from your dirty words?

[riggerrob 643]

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Fucking non-standardised measuring systems...

Easy to say...

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Volume numbers published by container manufacturers are usually written by riggers.

Whereas volume numbers published by container manufacturers are usually written by marketing managers.

Can anyone tell me the difference between a marketing manager and a compulsive liar?

[udder 0]

The plot thickens. I recieved this,

Hello Peder,

No, it's always been a 177. It may be mislabeled?

At any rate, the pack volume of the 177 is 475-500 cubic inches.

Hope this helps,

- Tim

That was from Tim at Jumpshack. Now I have an even bigger question. It apprently always been a 177 but it's now listed as a 180. And it's labelled on the canopy as a 176...

This also deviates from the quoted 416 cubic inches listed in the Jumpshack manual that is linked to in an above post.

And worse, if what he says is true is comparable to a PD 218-R. But that is not possible because that means a Pd218 is the same size as a tempo 210.... which pack quite small. There are a few poeple with 210's in J3's.

Think im just going to give it to the rigger and see if it fits. Another $60.... AHHHHHHHHHHH

"In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E

[teason 0]

On the jumpshack canopy volume chart, 450-500 is the recomended container size for an Anglefire 177. 416 is the projected canopy volume.

The canopy volume can change based on envioronmental conditions and your riggers ability to manipulate bulk. That's why the recomended container size is higher than the projection. As Tim does the container design at Jumpshack, his answer is probably based with the container's well being in mind.

Just to compare, the recomendations on container size for a PD 176 W/Dacron are similar.

As for Ravens, I can pack a Raven I into my 350 even through they recomend a 425. Doing so in ill advised, however, because you can greatly increase the wear and tear on the container.

I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.

[udder 0]

So you're saying the 176 Angelfire with microline has the volume of a PD-R 193 with microline? Why build a reserve that does not compete in the market place?

There's no way in hell that's going to fit comfortably in my J3

I hate the feeling of brick like reserves. Makes the whole rig uncomfy.

Thanks for the info.

"In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E

[teason 0]

Um... ok, What?!

I believe manufacturers build reserves based on what design they feel will perform the best, not what they think will fit in your TJ.

Now, as for your TJ...

... in what world can you squeeze a 170 of any manufacturer easily into a TJ?

Did someone sell you this container saying "oh yeah, it used to have a 170 in it! It'll be perfect for your first set of gear!"

If so I've seen this before. You've been had.

Your rig was made for a 126-135 reserve. Call Sunpath or check out thier website www.sunpath.com

I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.

[udder 0]

DUDE... Look above. It's a J3. It made for 170 ZP main (or 190 f-111) and PD-R160/Raven 1 reserve.

And I've just recieved an email from a rigger familiar with them and he reckons it pack pretty similar to a Raven 1. So it should be ok.

It'll be many many moons before my 200lb ass will be under a 135....

"In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E

[teason 0]

ooops, sorry. I'm an ass.

I was looking at the Original poster's container size which was a TJ.

At any rate, Sunpath does recomend a J3 for a 160 - RavenI range. For a 176, they recomend a J4.

I just get bent when I think someone has been decieved by someone else trying to get rid of gear.

I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.

[udder 0]

No worries. It's cool that you look out for newbie like myself.

"In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E