Colapsable fine-mesh slider

[ZigZagMarquis 9]

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The only difference from a true reserve deployment was that the canopy had coated lines and was pro packed.

Um, most reserve pack-jobs are pro packed. Now dressing the nose and tail on a reserve pack-job and going in the freebag, thats waaaaaay different.

[Cloudi 0]

Man, I'm so out of the loop! When did PD start using mesh sliders for their reserves?
Just kidding. I think you just got your terminology mixed up.

Kim
Watch as I attempt, with no slight of hand, to apply logic and reason.

[jerm 0]

couple of things to try that don't involve BASE gear:

a smaller slider.. ease down on this because it can have a dramatic effect.

try a bigger pilot chute. it's amazing what a difference this can make. i've tamed slammer canopies by descreasing the PC diameter/fabric type. try the next size up.

Landing without injury is not necessarily evidence that you didn't fuck up... it just means you got away with it this time

[havensiangst 0]

this season i will practice allot with my new S-FLY suit ,so i think i will welcome a bigger pc..btw how many inch is a "normal" pc??

[phoenixlpr 0]

26-28" is the ususal kill line PC.

24" would be enough on a 150 sqft or smaller.

I have a 36" F111 kill line on my other rig.

[diablopilot 2]

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I demo'd a PD reserve and due to boogie restrictions about max opening height/no HnPs, had to take it terminal. The only difference from a true reserve deployment was that the canopy had coated lines and was pro packed. Even with the mesh slider, it was a brisk, but not painful opening. Nice to know sort of what to expect if/when the need arises.

You had a reserve with a mesh slider? What was it? And is that the standard it would be sold with? AFAIK PD reserves have ported sliders, not mesh, unless something has changed.

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