redtwiga 0 #26 October 22, 2003 QuoteI was wondering, do you all have smaller reserves then your main canopies, or larger, or the same size? Any advantages/disadvantages to your choice would be appreciated. I'm using this as info for my new rig. Thanks. - Lefty I currently jump a Safire 139 (could really be as small as a 128) and a PD 143 reserve. I'm going through the same dilemma as you for my new rig. I will be staying on this canopy for a couple more hundred jumps at least, and am switching to a PD 126 or Smart 135 reserve. I think. There's also a Smart 120 I might demo...it's hard to decide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 236 #27 October 22, 2003 QuoteI was wondering, do you all have smaller reserves then your main canopies, or larger, or the same size? Any advantages/disadvantages to your choice would be appreciated. I'm using this as info for my new rig. Thanks. - Lefty Main - 99 Reserve - 218 The last time I used the reserve (August), I don't recall looking up and saying "gee, that's too big - I could have gone smaller." IIRC, it was more on the order of "Baby, you're BEAUTIFUL!" After chopping a canopy that would have resulted in a steep angle arrival at highway speeds, it was marvelous to be under something that docile and controllable - beautiful opening and great flight characteristics. I went over to personally give heartfelt thanks to the manufacturer (the Precision guys - it's a Raven II), and have no plans to downsize my primary reserve. Blue skies, Winsor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
