On 3/27/2013 12:48 PM, AGL wrote:
Given that I've got another 15-20 years of flying left, I was
thinking of getting a new parachute since my current one won't last
that long anyway and I might as well replace it and get a more
comfortable one. ;-)

Of those sold by Strong, National, and Para-Phernalia, it appears
that they are all perfectly functional, leaving the issue of comfort
in the cockpit.

Other than the various models to pick from that fit your glider/body
combination, is anyone knowledgeable about the comfort of the straps,
strap pads, cushions, and general flexibility to help me decide which
manufacturer parachute to buy?


I have a Para-Phernalia I like very much. I have the "aerobatic"
harness, so the metal clips are up higher near chest and don't dig into
my hips like the lower clips tend to. I also like the cloth "sweat pad"
that snaps between the pilot and pack. It's more comfortable, and can be
unsnapped for washing (once year works for me).

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Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to
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