Javelin and downsizing main

[snafuhere 0]

So I am about to downsize:
I have Javelin Odyssey TJNK with PD-R143 & XF2-139
want to go for XF2-119

any experience with that size (119) of canopy in TJNK?

by Sunpath chart TJNK is up to 139 main
one size smaller is up to 120 main
I am conserned because Javelins seem to be on a loose side regarding the main canopy fit

any experience with that?

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[Brains 2]

I have a TJNK and i have had a stiletto 135, Crossfire2 109, and my normal Cobalt 105 in it with no problems.

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[snafuhere 0]

thanks for the reply
what is your reserve model/size?
mine is one size bigger than sunpath spec so the main department should be tighter than normal, I suppose

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[gmac324 0]

I have a TJN witha PD126 reserve and a crossfire 109 in it.

I have paked a sabre2 135 in there too with no problems.

A pd143 reserve must be pretty tight in that?

Graeme

[snafuhere 0]

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A pd143 reserve must be pretty tight in that?

it's tight but looks nice
generally I think sunpath sizes the container too loose, so when one wants to downsize it calls for a new one
thanks for the answer, I will try 119 in mine, hope it's not too lose

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[mjosparky 4]

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A pd143 reserve must be pretty tight in that?

it's tight but looks nice
generally I think sunpath sizes the container too loose, so when one wants to downsize it calls for a new one
thanks for the answer, I will try 119 in mine, hope it's not too lose

The pack tray is designed for 282 to 304 cu. in. and you have 343 cu. in. stuffed in it. But thats OK because it "looks nice". That seems like a valid reason to over pack the container.

And you are right, they do everything they can to make sure you have to buy a new rig if you downsize. It’s their mission in life.

I think that is called rationalizing

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[snafuhere 0]

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it's tight but looks nice

nice means OK (not only about the looks but safety and usability too)

and yes, this was checked with very experienced rigger and the manufacturer as well

this is my second javelin, both were ordered new
I am very happy with the rig but I do think it's on a loose side

maybe I am better than average packer, but I am afraid that putting anything smaller than the max specified by sunpath might be too loose

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[snafuhere 0]

for the record:

now I have XF2-119 in TJNK and it fits great
not that big change from 139
a smaller than 109 would be too loose in my opinion

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