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i saw a post that talked about going 4-4,5sek from 600ft whith fine mesh.This leeds me to a Q about how long time/high the different settings take to in flate a canopi.
I have only one slider up jump,whith larger mesh,whish also were my first stowed.I cant use the fackt i got my self,while i made it safe or not(you know this first times### rigth..he he),i went aprox 4 sek from 900ft

I know thre are warriations of type of canopi vtec or not and which pc.So lets say a vtec on a slider off,fine mesh slider up and larged mesh slider up.The pc would be the correct zp a/v or not for the jump.

Whats the avereged opening length on thouse?

Read Dwain's comments, as transcribed by D-Dog, in this thread.

Both time and distance required for inflation depend greatly on the delay taken.

However, to take a stab at your question.


Given appropriate delays for the gear configuration, distance from PC throw to canopy inflation might be approximately

Slider off: 150 feet
Large Hole Mesh Slider Up: 250 feet

Small Hole Mesh Slider Up: I have no idea--I never use Small Hole Mesh Sliders

Real numbers may vary widely. If you use a camera, and appropriate test jumps, you ought to be able to just get lower and lower until you find your personal limit.

4.5 seconds from 600 feet is pushing it--I hope you've got a friendly landing area. 4.5 seconds from 900 feet is a good delay.

Its near perfect,freindly farmers whith feilds all around.Only thnig i whish to my A,should be a key to the elevator...

The landing area is on the whole very friendly and 4's can be taken easily. I have done a couple of 4.5's and it made for an exciting evening, downwinder etc. I have regularly seen 4.5's done by other jumpers there. It is 620 ft lasered and nicely overhung. Not sure about length of time/altitude taken for small mesh opening but it takes a bit too long at that height for my liking. IMHO the small mesh is great on longer/terminal delays with V-tec Fox's (though I am no expert)

Stay safe

Neil

Who said you need a key to get the elevator running?? Although I wouldn't know a thing about that.
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i say...dont wanna burn it,but if you have some insperation,then please PM or mail me..