lower gross weight is also a great way to lower the stall speed and
shorten the ground roll. typical off field distances from first
impression in the dirt to stop is around 100 feet (30ish paces) in the
600 lb all up Cherokee. of course that light weight might also be
part of why I find yourself in fields so often...

Bob - found a couple of itty bitty tears in the fabric from the last
field at Dalhart. still way better than that piece of steel, which is
still riding in the bed of my pickup!