CanuckInUSA 0 #1 July 1, 2003 With all this talk about wing loading your main, I was wondering how some people were loading their reserves at. I'm currently loading my reserve at about 1.1, but in approximately four months or so (assuming I have the $$$, am injury free and have done the 100-200 more jumps I anticipate), I will likely be buying a new container and the wing loading for that container's reserve will be going up. Note: I've allowed multiple answers for those of you who jump more than one rig with different reserve wing loadings. Also, if you're so inclined, include your main wing loading (optional) and your experience level in your posts. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #2 July 1, 2003 1.3:1 Reserve. I didn't really want to go that way but getting my Micron that would fit my Stilleto 107 required me to downsize my reserve from a 150. I know that I can land the PD 126 conscious. Main Stilleto 107 1.54:1Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #3 July 1, 2003 PDR113 WL/1.5 LS120 WL/1.42 PDR126 WL/1.35 SA107 WL/1.59 PDR143 WL/1.2 PS126 WL/1.35 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towerrat 0 #4 July 1, 2003 I'm at about 1.34: 1 on my reserve.although that may seem a little high, it is till lower than my main (1.43:1). I jump where there are a lot of outs and don't feel these numbers are too rediculous.As far as I'm concerned, an unconcious reseve landing is highly improbable, as I have no AAD......Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 July 1, 2003 About 1.2 at my current body weight. Main is about 1.05 right now. 950 jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #6 July 1, 2003 Main = hornet 170 Plan B = Tempo 210 (bigger the better)____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #7 July 1, 2003 Tempo 210 @ 1:2:1 I've one ride on it and it was "NICE", for a f111 canopy. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #8 July 1, 2003 A very experienced rigger put it this way to another jumper at our DZ. Land your reserve with no flare, your breaks stowed and your body limp. That's what's gonna happen if you have a cypress fire because you are unconscious. Now...How high do you really want to wingload it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,447 #9 July 2, 2003 Barely over 1.1 for the reserve. 1200 jumps. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #10 July 2, 2003 [QUOTE]Land your reserve with no flare, your breaks stowed and your body limp. That's what's gonna happen if you have a cypress fire because you are unconscious.[/QUOTE] That argument doesnt work on us that don't jump with an AAD --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustard 0 #11 July 2, 2003 Jump a Sabre2 135 at about 1.1 for my main, and a MicroRaven 150 for my reserve, at about 1.0 or a little less. I had one ride on it, and boy was I glad for all that yellow stuff over my head. I understand that the MicroRaven doesn't perform very well when overloaded, and I know mine was twitchy when I landed it, but perfectly serviceable. *** DJan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #12 July 2, 2003 If not us old guys are going to gang up on you!!!! Miss ya girl. Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #13 July 2, 2003 Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #14 July 2, 2003 135 main, 160 reserve and I've been quite happy to never need it yet. I've got some pressure to go to a smaller reserve but I said screw them and want to stick to my 1.2 loading.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #15 July 2, 2003 I am under 1:1 for a wing loading on my reserve. I have 500+ jumps and if and when I have reserve ride number six...I want a soft landing (at least softer than my 2 under the old C-9 orange and white bellywart or the 2 under the 26' LO-PO gave me or that 24' military POS that I took into the water). This would be my first ride on a square reserve. I have a Raven 3 and hopefully it will be good to me if I am injured or out of it and cant do a damn thing to land it. Beyond that .. if I am in good shape I want a nice uneventful landing. I have seen plenty of people who with the adrenaline and head trip a reserve ride throws on you, are not in great shape when its time for landing. I dont care how good a canopy pilot someone is, when you get under a reserve its no longer just another jump. Plan for the worse, so when it doesn't happen you are pleasantly surprised. OK so my big Infinity rig with big old Raven isn't cool, at least my big ole butt will be back in the air on the next jump with my backup Javelin J-7 rig that also contains a Raven 3 that looks uncool. To me they are beautiful things. Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #16 July 2, 2003 Main...1.13 (a 190) Reserve 1.18 (a 181) I have landed a demo reserve at 1.34 (a 160), and that was with a whuffo running right at me, landing crosswind and a plowed corn field.... I would be comfortable jumping a 160 consistently. Nothing smaller, though. I want my reserve to be something I don't have to worry about after a crazy spinning malfunction!!! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #17 July 2, 2003 exit weight with everything 170 reserve - Tempo 150 main - icarus 85 fx RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #18 July 2, 2003 Main: Sabre 135 loaded at 1.2 Reserve: Tempo 150 loaded at just under 1.1 850 jumps. My next rig will be a Spectre 120 with a Techno 128 reserve. Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #19 July 2, 2003 I have 2 rigs: Main: Safire 135 or Spectre 135 (WL 1.19 or 1.11) Reserve 128 (WL 1.17) Main: Lightning 126 (WL 1.19) Reserve: 175 (WL 0.86) Experience: 335 jumps. 2 reserve rides (one on a student rig, one on the 128). ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #20 July 2, 2003 1.55 on my reserve (Tempo 120) 1.74 on my main (Stilleto 107) I have 3900 jumps, 17+ reserve rides and my DZ is 5000ft ASL. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #21 July 2, 2003 I'm at 1.05 on my reserve.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #22 July 2, 2003 1.38 on a 181 at 980 jumps.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwilling 0 #23 July 2, 2003 Main (Spectre 230) - 1.1 to 1.15 Reserve (Smart 220) - 1.15 to 1.2 600 + jumps Had a ride on a PD193R, at 1.3+ and although it was fine (easy standup, but ideal conditions), I recently upsized both my main and reserve... "would you like to supersize that?" "If all you ever do is all you ever did, then all you'll ever get is all you ever got." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #24 July 2, 2003 Both main and reserve about 1.3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeat10500 12 #25 July 2, 2003 580 jumps,162lbs+22lbsgear,no formal canopy training,careful. main=pd210@0.88:1 reserve=lopo26(original)@0.42:1----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
