GroundResonance

I did have bridle protection added, and it works well even with the 215. The Falcon is rather "old" at 800 jumps and pushes air out.....Effortlessly? Regardless, as a mechanic, I am the type of person who is fairly meticulous with tasks like packing, and if it takes longer to flatten that wont be a problem. The Sabre I'm looking at is spectra lined though, and should pack a little smaller?

Canopy is out of state, I don't know anyone with one and I'm a 4-8 jumps a month kind of guy.. trying to make a rational decision based on... semi-science? I figure if the 190 packs smaller it will definitely fit the container, but I also understand that manufacturers measure their square footage differently. Thanks for the riser info

I emailed the factory but they've been slow to respond. I have a vector II size "4 1/2" container. I bought it with a Falcon 215 with dacron lines. My rigger has repeatedly reminded me that the 215 "barely fits." I'm looking to downsize to a Sabre 190 (yes i'm broke), but looking at the pack volume charts from the vector owners manual, and the chart from paragear i've come up with the following numbers: suggested container volume: 450-550 Vector Manual: Falcon 215: 480 Sabre 190: 415 Paragear: Falcon 215: 465 Sabre 190: 500 I understand that are various factors associated with the tests that produced these resulting "pack volumes," but I hope you can understand my confusion regarding the large variation in results for the sabre, as well as the low falcon numbers corresponding to a tight fit in a container that should take 70+ more sq/in. All I really want to know is will my container hold a Sabre 190? If the falcon 215 is tight but close-able, then my guess would be yes? Also, can any canopy attach to any risers? or does it have to be "compatible?" I would go see my rigger to figure this out, but I live 2.5 hours from the DZ and want to get a deal done for the canopy. I hope I've provided enough information, thanks in advance

This is most likely a result of pendular action.. as you pull the first toggle hard, the airfoil produces a greater horizontal component of lift. Because you are suspended by lines the centrifugal force created pulls your body to the outside of the turn. Now, when you pull that opposing toggle the airfoil will immediately respond with a turn in the opposite direction, which causes slack in the lines as the airfoil turns, until your body can fall enough to re-tension them.. the momentum created in the meantime will cause the line twist. This is similar to why helicopter pilots in aircraft with semi-rigid rotor systems must always keep positive g-loading on the rotor system.

It may be strange but I feel like from everything I've read, as a new guy, obligates me to get an aad.. I mean, it would really blow to go somewhere and not be allowed to jump. From everything I've been told its irresponsible not to jump with one. Guess that's just the environment of being new to the sport..