Hello all
I?m in the market for a parachute. I have a rv 8 and I am debating between a few softie models and a strong 314 or a 311 wedge (very open to all suggestions). I have not worn a parachute in almost 18 years and it was in a chipmunk.
I have searched the forum here and I?m sure I?ve missed the Golden conversation. I don?t yet know what all I don?t know about the subject. I am curious with the seat chutes if it interferes with full aft stick movement.
Also how?s the comfort level with the different types. I understand the backpack ones will push me forward a few inches at most.
I also have read that there is a further ?rating? for a rigger to pack a seat chute. Are folks that can pack a seat chute really that much harder to find?
I am 6 ft and 240.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
I?m in the market for a parachute. I have a rv 8 and I am debating between a few softie models and a strong 314 or a 311 wedge (very open to all suggestions). I have not worn a parachute in almost 18 years and it was in a chipmunk.
I have searched the forum here and I?m sure I?ve missed the Golden conversation. I don?t yet know what all I don?t know about the subject. I am curious with the seat chutes if it interferes with full aft stick movement.
Also how?s the comfort level with the different types. I understand the backpack ones will push me forward a few inches at most.
I also have read that there is a further ?rating? for a rigger to pack a seat chute. Are folks that can pack a seat chute really that much harder to find?
I am 6 ft and 240.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.