ScratchTX 0 #26 April 15, 2003 Just chiming in here with a reminder that it is even an option to continue jumping a canopy loaded LESS than 1:1, if that's appropriate for you. This discussion is usually framed in terms of 1.1:1 vs 1.3:1 or higher ... but it is perfectly reasonable to jump a lower wingloading, if it feels right for you and you're getting the performance/learning/fun you want. I did find that loading much lower than .8 to 1 does make it hard to really learn much about how canopies fly and respond to input. But after trying various smaller sizes and different canopies, I am now about to downsize from a .84 to 1 wingloading to a .9 to 1 (F-111 to ZP; square to "semi-elliptical"), and that is fine for me. (Of course at less than 1:1, getting out short on a windy day is a really bad idea... but that makes you a better spotter...!) --Scratch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpgod 0 #27 April 16, 2003 copy that everybody....i'm convinced by the story. better to live to skydive another day. freefly friendly...."dude, where's my main?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
