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Re: [Inception] Canopy size
Inception wrote:
Having done one skydive a number of years ago
Why are you asking about a BASE canopy?
Re: [Zebu] Canopy size
Base jumping is something that I am considering once I complete University, not any time soon. I just want to know what would be the best weight to be at 5'8 if I was to get into the sport.
Re: [Inception] Canopy size
Inception wrote:
I'm not a troll...
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Re: [Inception] Canopy size
Inception wrote:
Base jumping is something that I am considering once I complete University, not any time soon.
You should make a lot more skydives before trying BASE, to build your canopy skills.
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I was wondering what would be the ideal canopy size for my height.
Height is not generally a factor in selecting a canopy.
To find a recommended canopy size:
Start with your naked body weight (133).
Add 100 (233).
Round up to the nearest canopy size (240ish)
This is your average canopy size.
Consider downsizing if you will jump in higher winds with wide open landing areas (220ish).
Consider upsizing if you are an experienced jumper who wants to be able to jump technical objects with advanced landing areas (260ish).
Remember that the Atair canopies are assigned size numbers differently from anything else on the market. The Troll 225 is the same size as the 240ish canopies from other manufacturers.
So, you would be looking at a 240ish canopy--OSP 225, Troll 225, Ace 240, Blackjack 240, Mayhem 240, Mojo 240, Flik 242, FOX 245, etc.
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The Troll canopies range from 205 ft2 for 114lbs to 305 ft2 for 225 lbs.
I'm honestly curious what experience you are basing your choice of a Troll on? I'd recommend getting more canopy experience and actually flying a variety of canopies before choosing one to purchase.
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Would a Troll 225 be better suited for someone my height due to the smaller pack volume and weight?
Height is not a relevant consideration.
I'd advise against downsizing because you want to save a pound or two. If you are really that interested in reducing pack volume and weight (and I wouldn't worry about that on a first canopy), buy a canopy sewn from ultralite fabric rather than downsizing.
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Having done one skydive a number of years ago and I was told by my instructors that smaller canopies do not open as consistently as larger ones.
In all likelihood, your instructors were generalizing (quite a lot, actually) about skydiving canopies. Smaller skydiving canopies are usually higher performance wings, which sometimes have more erratic openings than lower performance wings. This is not a relevant consideration for a BASE canopy, especially for a beginner.
Re: [Inception] Canopy size
When you start skydiving (which is still a long time before you begin BASE), you'll know. Also, this topic has been covered many times in the forum (use the search bar above the forums and type "canopy size" and start reading) and the information is readily available many places online. Also if you want to BASE jump, looking at BASE canopies you'd buy is a monumental waste of time. You'd be infinitely better served learning more about skydiving and canopy control. I'd suggest http://www.dropzone.com/