mchamp 1 #1 March 3, 2011 With all this talk about reserve WL and reserve line twist... I did a search but the posts I found were from 2002 and 2006. I think things have changed since then so I'm doing this again. What is your reserve wing loading? What reserve (and size) canopy is it? Mine: PD Optimum Reserve 143 loaded @ 1:1For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #2 March 3, 2011 I have a pd143 loaded at 1.15. My mains have been anywhere from a 175 to 107 with the same reserve. I don't ever see downsizing my reserve no matter how small a main I may jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #3 March 3, 2011 About 1.4 on my main rig (highest loaded reserve). Landed it once before and I have ~15 rides on reserve canopies plus a lot of jumps on lightnings etc. Still, wish that particular reserve was a bit bigger. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaVinci999 0 #4 March 3, 2011 PD Optimum 143 @ 1.4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atom 0 #5 March 3, 2011 PDR 143 at 1.92WL ..Used it twice last year..no problem at all..Beautiful canopie.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #6 March 3, 2011 PD 176 @ 1.07:1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #7 March 3, 2011 Two reserves. PD143 at 1.4 and PD160 at 1.25. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #8 March 3, 2011 raven 2 218 at 1.15"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini 0 #9 March 3, 2011 Smaller reserve is around 1.6 Naturally it's MUCH more lightly loaded after chopping the main Sometimes you eat the bear.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #10 March 3, 2011 My last ride was on a Micro Raven 120 loaded at about 1.5. My experience under 7 cells is pretty High. I have several rides on Ravens so it was no big deal to land on target. My PD-R 113 is loaded at approximately 1.592920353982301 (according to windows calculator) Between the 2, the PD-R is easier to fly and land since it has a much longer control stroke. Key to survival. Canopy control checks. It's just a parachute so turn it, flare it and figure it out. You may only have 1000 feet to test the flare and find a landing zone, but, you can still test it. If I was rich enough at the moment, I'd upsize my reserve to an optimum 126.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanuszPS 0 #11 March 3, 2011 155 techno @ 1.25 WL for WS jumps 1 save 126 PDR optimum @ 1.5 WL no saves j.Back to Poland... back home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #12 March 3, 2011 2x PD Optimum 126 loaded at 1.52 1 emergency save 4 months after 8 test just jumps on a PD demo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickymillions 0 #13 March 4, 2011 PDR 193 loaded at 1.19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronaldo 0 #14 March 4, 2011 Optimum 143 @ 1.43. I gained 22lbs working out and I wish it was a OPT160 nowEngineering Law #5: The most vital dimension on any plan drawing stands the most chance of being omitted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #15 March 4, 2011 PD Optimum Reserve 143 loaded @ 1:1.05 ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljwobker 2 #16 March 4, 2011 Optimum 176 @ 1.35 Optimum 160 @ 1.5 neither used in anger (fingers crossed), but 20+ demo jumps on the 176. Very sweet flying reserves... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bofh 0 #17 March 4, 2011 Icarus Reserve 149 @ 1.2 Used twice, worked great! Too heavy on the fronts without handles, so toggle hooked it the second time. 90 degrees from about 15-20 meters, was a bit high, didn't swoop far... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rugby82 0 #18 March 4, 2011 PdF Techno 155 loaded @ 1.6. Used it one time and no problems flying and landing it although I would prefer a bigger reserve when I've got the money to buy a brand new Vector 3. It's pretty hard to find a matching container for a 170 reserve if your exitweight is 250 Lbs and you're flying 139 and smaller main canopies.Blue skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #19 March 4, 2011 QuoteIt's pretty hard to find a matching container for a 170 reserve if your exitweight is 250 Lbs and you're flying 139 and smaller main canopies.some manufacturers will build these rigs, for example Sunrise Rigging (wings). Certainly some others will too.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jurgencamps 0 #20 March 4, 2011 QuoteQuoteIt's pretty hard to find a matching container for a 170 reserve if your exitweight is 250 Lbs and you're flying 139 and smaller main canopies.some manufacturers will build these rigs, for example Sunrise Rigging (wings). Certainly some others will too. Mirage makes them too. I have a mirage G3, made for a Vengence 120 and a Tempo 150. WL reserve: 1,46, WL main (now) Velo 90: 2,35 and storm 120: 1,76 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #21 March 4, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteIt's pretty hard to find a matching container for a 170 reserve if your exitweight is 250 Lbs and you're flying 139 and smaller main canopies.some manufacturers will build these rigs, for example Sunrise Rigging (wings). Certainly some others will too. Mirage makes them too. I have a mirage G3, made for a Vengence 120 and a Tempo 150. WL reserve: 1,46, WL main (now) Velo 90: 2,35 and storm 120: 1,76 Sure, but there is a limit to the differences in the canopy sizes that can be hobbled together in a rig. I have a Velo 111 loaded at 2.65 and a PDr-176 loaded at 1.67. I demoed the reserve a long time ago and have used it twice since then. Nice slow, docile canopy with nice flight characteristics and a solid flare.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deyan 36 #22 March 4, 2011 Speed 2000/ 120 ft with WL of 1.32 One reserve ride. No problems. Blue skies"My belief is that once the doctor whacks you on the butt, all guarantees are off" Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floflo 0 #23 March 4, 2011 Techno 115 at 1.65 to 1. 1 nice ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #24 March 4, 2011 QuotePdF Techno 155 loaded @ 1.6. Used it one time and no problems flying and landing it although I would prefer a bigger reserve when I've got the money to buy a brand new Vector 3. It's pretty hard to find a matching container for a 170 reserve if your exitweight is 250 Lbs and you're flying 139 and smaller main canopies. As well as looking at container sizing, don't forget to get to look at Optimum reserves."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #25 March 4, 2011 The rig I jump most often~ Strong Stellar 220 loaded at 1.3 The main is a Strong Z Po 210 One of my demonstration rigs holds a G-300, 270 sqft reserve and a 190 main, and the other has a G-200, 230 sqft reserve and a 170 main. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
