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In this guide, we try to bundle all information on container sizes of the large manufacturers.
It is important to make sure that the rig you are buying can hold the canopy sizes that you are jumping. Usually, a rig holds canopy sizes of around 40 sqft – so keep in mind the possibility to downsize with the rig.
Of course, not all canopies of the same size have the same pack volume. The material, number of cells, crossbracing and other factors play a role. In this guide, we compile the manufacturer information on which container size fits which canopies. As always: when in doubt, ask your rigger!
Select the manufacturer of the rig you are looking to buy below and follow the instructions to verify if the container size is suitable for the canopies you are looking to jump.
UPT has a well-structured Canopy Sizing Chart on their website. Just click the button and follow the instructions:
UPT ChartSunpath has a well-structured Canopy Sizing Chart on their website. Just click the button and follow the instructions:
Sun Path ChartMirage has a well-structured Canopy Sizing Chart on their website. Just click the button and follow the instructions:
mirage ChartAerodyne has a document showing fitting canopies for each container size.
Wings only shows fitting canopies on the example of the PD Reserve and the PD Sabre. Both are pretty standard fitting canopies. So keep in mind that if you have a low-pack-volume reserve like the PD Optimum, you might be able to fit a slightly larger one and if you jump a low-pack-volume main (like a 7 cell) you also might be able to fit a slightly larger one.
Wings SizingParatec has a document showing examples of fitting canopies for each container size.
paratec SizingSWS has a well-structured Canopy Sizing Chart showing examples of fitting canopies on their website. Just click the button and follow the instructions.
sws ChartFirebird has a document showing fitting canopy sizes for each container size.
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