mostwanted 0 #1 March 5, 2006 how much load do i have to include in the wingload-calculation? i have 62 kg (= 137 lbs) (naked ). let's assume that i will jump a container with a 218 Raven IIg (7-cell-canopy) as the main-canopy and a suitable reserve in it. i just finished my AFF and have no idea what my weight with the gear on could be... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #2 March 5, 2006 Wingload = exit weight/canopy size Figuring your weight plus clothing and gear to be about 170 divided by 218 gives a wing loading of .779The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostwanted 0 #3 March 5, 2006 thank you for your answer. i read that the Raven IIg weights 6,5 lbs - is this with the lines and risers? please see attached image. are you sure that i would have to add 33 lbs (that is quite a lot, isn't it?) to my body-weight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #4 March 5, 2006 You could always gear up and step onto a scale and see what your exit weight is. She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostwanted 0 #5 March 5, 2006 not really - i do not own that specific rig - not yet... edited to add: PS: infact i do not own any rig... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #6 March 5, 2006 Quotenot really - i do not own that specific rig - not yet... edited to add: PS: infact i do not own any rig... Ok that changes everything And 33 lbs would be a good guess for gear. My V3 Micron 310, Stiletto 150, Cypress and PD143r weigh about 25lbs...last time I hopped on scale with and with out. And that is just the rig, no weights or any other gear.She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostwanted 0 #7 March 5, 2006 QuoteQuotenot really - i do not own that specific rig - not yet... edited to add: PS: infact i do not own any rig... Ok that changes everything what would your estimation be? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #8 March 5, 2006 Quotethank you for your answer. i read that the Raven IIg weights 6,5 lbs - is this with the lines and risers? please see attached image. are you sure that i would have to add 33 lbs (that is quite a lot, isn't it?) to my body-weight? 33 lbs isn't that much... you stated you weigh 137 nude, exit weight is you, your rig, gear AND clothes... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #9 March 5, 2006 My sport rig with a 120 main and 126 reserve tops the scales at 18 pounds. You're talking about jumping a main and reserve that are 218 sq feet. Rough guess is that rig will weigh 27 pounds... plus the weight of clothes/ helmet/etc (another 5 to 10). 33 pounds is not an unreasonable number for equipment. Why are you jumping a raven for a main?"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostwanted 0 #10 March 5, 2006 thank you for your helping posting! QuoteWhy are you jumping a raven for a main? jumping a big, docile 7-cell-canopy like the Raven is one of those getting-into-base-recommendations. edited to add: ...it should be similar to base-canopies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
