Will it fit?

[theplummeter 15]

I have an Infinity container that came with a Crossfire 149 and has been used with a Batwing 171 for some time now. I recently got to try out a Pilot 188 and absolutely loved the ride. I am wondering if the Pilot 188 in ZPx would fit in the Infinity container. I don't have the container here or I would post the specs.

[Slurp56 0]

You're going to have to post the model number of your infinity if you want any sort of an accurate answer.

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[theplummeter 15]

The container is an I-34

[sundevil777 102]

My container was made for my Pilot 210ZPX (it fits great), and it is an I-66, so your size 4 would be 2 sizes smaller for one size smaller canopy, so it would be definitely be tighter than normal.

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The container is an I-34

According to their website, your container will hold up to a 170 sq ft main. A pilot 188 ZPX will pack like a 190, so I would say no, that wont fit.

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[RoryJ 0]

Actually, the whole point of ZPX is that it packs smaller, so the X4 series will take a 170, the ZPX should make a 190 fit in there, but it WILL be snug. So, it should fit, by the claims of Aerodyne. The even easier way to get a good answer: contact Velocity Sports Equipment. They are WONDERFUL with their customer service.

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[theplummeter 15]

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The container is an I-34

According to their website, your container will hold up to a 170 sq ft main. A pilot 188 ZPX will pack like a 190, so I would say no, that wont fit.

That's what I thought too, but velocity lists the container volume at 384 cubic inches, and if Aerodyne's website is correct a Pilot 188 ZPx should have a total packed volume of 365. (I derived that number by taking the volume of a Pilot 188 in ZP and subtracting 17%).

I realize that in any case it would be a tight fit, I was just wondering if anyone had done it.

[monkycndo 0]

An I-34 also has a 143 reserve. Are you sure you want to be on a reserve that small when your main is a 188?

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Actually, the whole point of ZPX is that it packs smaller.

I realize this, but from my experience, Pilots tend to pack about 1 size larger than the published numbers. I have found that non-zpx pilots pack 1 size larger compared to sabre, safire, fusion canopies. The ZPX fabric brings them back in line with everybody else.

I-34: Sabre2 170, Safire2 169, Fusion 175, Pilot 150, Pilot (ZPX) 168.

Never trust published volume numbers. Ever. Your mileage may vary, but if you dont want to take my advice, I would try packing a demo canopy into the container before spending your money and being stuck with it. Good Luck.

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