Wierd main canopy?

[mujie96 0]

This is another has-anyone-heard-of-this-main-I'm-looking-into-buying-used-gear questions. According to the seller its called a ZP 145 and its supposed to be a South African copy of a Sabre.
While we're at it, is there a sizing guide for Javelin harnesses anywhere?
Thanks.
Jess

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[Hooknswoop 19]

Javelin Sizing Chart
The sizes listed below are what we consider the best combinations for each container. Dimensions are listed in inches and are height x width x depth. If canopy is not listed, contact Sun Path for assistance.


Container Dimensions Reserve Canopies
with Microline Main Canopies
with Microline
RS
(replaces XRS) 16 x 10 x 4 PD113, MR-120, DM109, DM120, Tempo 120 ZP up to 100' sq. Extreme 70-79
Velocity 79 or 84, Safire 99

NJ 16.5 x 10.5 x 4 PD-126, MR-120, Tempo 120, DM120 ZP up to 120' sq. Extreme 85-90
Velocity 90,96 or 103, Safire 119,129

TJN 16.5 x 10.5 x 4.5 PD-126, MR-135, DM135 ZP up to 135' sq. Extreme 104-110
Velocity 103,111 or 120, Safire 139
OJ 17 x 10.5 x 4.5 PD-143, MR-150, Tempo-150, Swift + 145, DM135 ZP up to 135' sq. Extreme 104-110
Velocity 103,111 or 120, Safire 139

J1 17 x 10.75 x 4.75 PD-143, MR-150, Tempo-150, Swift + 145, DM150 ZP up to 150' sq. Extreme 120
F-111 up to 175' sq. Safire 149

J2 18 x 10.75 x 4.75 PD-160, Raven I, Tempo-170 , Swift + 175, DM181 ZP up to 150' sq. Extreme 120
F-111 up to 175' sq. Safire 149

J3 19.25 x 10.75 x 4.75 PD-160, Raven I, Tempo-170 , Swift + 175, PD-176 (tight), DM181 ZP up to 170' sq. Safire 169,189
F-111 up to 190' sq.

J4 19.25 x 12 x 4.75 PD-176, Raven II, Tempo-210, Maverick, DM218 ZP up to 190' or 210 (tight)
F-111 up to 220' sq. Safire 189-209

J5 19.5 x 12.5 x 4.5 PD-193 or 218, Raven III, Swift +225, DM249 ZP up to 230' sq. Safire 209-239
F-111 up to 250' sq.

J6N 19.75 x 12 x 6.25 PD-253, Raven IV, Sharpchuter, Tempo-250, DM282 PD260, Falcon 265

J7N 20.5 x 12 x 6.25 PD-253, Raven IV, Sharpchuter, PD-280, Manta, Tempo 250, DM282 PD280, Manta
Student Mains

J8 10.5 x 13.75 x 5.5 PD-253, DM282 PD300, 282 Parafoil

I think I got this off of Sun Path's web site. As for the canopy, beats me.

Hook

[martz 0]

A ZP 145 ... Please don't buy that shit ... It's impossible to flare this canopie.. A friend of mine lost a couple of hundred dollard..

OR maybe if you still want to buy it I can find you a big deal on an ZP 150 !!!

Just my opinion !!!!

[puffdaddy 0]

The ZP was manufactured by Chute Shop in South Africa. It was replaced by the ZP Exec about 2 years ago. It is a nine cell square. If I am correct the canopy was first produced 1990 , a comparison to the Sabre with better openings. Many people jumped it in South Africa and it was considered a "hot" canopy in its days. The glide is steeper than than some of its peers of the time, something to consider if you had a long spot. They sell second hand for +/- $ 300 in South Africa. I would rather save up and go for the Hornet or the new ZP Exec.
Just my 2cents worth.
PS If you cannot flare a ZP change the canopy pilot or put him back on a student canopy.

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[martz 0]

I gave you the feedback I heard from many of skydivers who tried a ZP.

Yes we tried to change the skydiver from 100 to 3000 jumps and they all hate that canopie, but maybe its a just a bad one and all other are correct. But personnally, if I had to buy something .. i'll go with the hornet !!!

I give you my opinion ... do what you want with that, 'cause it's your $$$$.

Personnaly, i purchased a Hornet !!!

[mujie96 0]

Thanks Martz. I'm not buying it, container was too big anway.
I hate to shop.
Jess

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