mchamp 1 #1 February 24, 2011 I only know of a couple canopy manufacturers that state the recommended wingloadings of specific canopies. Ex Icarus recommends the Crossfire 2 to be loaded from 1.4 - 2.1 If you know of a certain canopy that could be a "recommended" WL please state the canopy and WL range. Ex such as the Sabre2 perhaps 1.0 - 1.8? Some say the sweet spot is 1.4ish? All canopies are welcome and encouraged! Secondly why don't ALL manufacturers state a recommended WL for the certain type of canopy to perform the way it was designed to? Obviously if you are going to load a canopy at .8 you're not going to get a crossbrace and vice versa where if you're going to load a canopy at 2.0+ you would potentially prefer/want crossbraced. .....and GO!For 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
Rugby82 0 #2 February 24, 2011 A think a good way to calculate wingload for PD canopies is using there wingload chart. http://www.performancedesigns.com/products.asp?product=sa For Sabre2 -170 student-weight = 136 Lbs (136/170=0.8) and max = 255 Lbs (255/170=1.5). So I assume this canopy can be loaded between 0.8 and 1.5. For Katana -135 advanced-weight = 176 Lbs (176/135=1.3) and max = 257 Lbs (257/135=1.9). So I assume this canopy can be loaded between 1.3 and 1.9.Blue skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bofh 0 #3 February 24, 2011 Skylark publishes the following wingloadings: Skipper: 1.1 to 1.7 performs best from 1.3 to 1.5 Magellan: 0.95 to 1.85 performs best from 1.2 to 1.6 Odyssey: 1.3 to 2.0 performs best from 1.5 to 1.8 Scirocco: 1.9 to 2.6 performs best from 2.2 to 25 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchamp 1 #4 February 25, 2011 QuoteA think a good way to calculate wingload for PD canopies is using there wingload chart. http://www.performancedesigns.com/products.asp?product=sa For Sabre2 -170 student-weight = 136 Lbs (136/170=0.8) and max = 255 Lbs (255/170=1.5). So I assume this canopy can be loaded between 0.8 and 1.5. For Katana -135 advanced-weight = 176 Lbs (176/135=1.3) and max = 257 Lbs (257/135=1.9). So I assume this canopy can be loaded between 1.3 and 1.9. Can be loaded @....but what would be ideal? Anyone have their input? Other canopies?For 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
craigbey 0 #5 February 26, 2011 Quotewhat would be ideal? Demo and make the decision for yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
