On Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 1:20:44 PM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
I hated trading in my 42-year-old Pioneer Thin Pack, but following the
unfortunate experience of a local pilot (injuries on landing in high
winds), I decided I needed something better.Â* So I bought an Aviator
P-124 ram air emergency parachute.Â* I had the Air Force training in
round parachutes, but I took training in ram air at the local jump
club.Â* I couldn't be happier with my choice.

Yes, it was expensive at $2,700 for the rig and $1,000 for 7 solo jumps,
but I now have no concerns about leaving the aircraft or safely
maneuvering to the landing point of my choosing.

Smartest guy in the room right there. I had one of those and unfortunately sold it after selling my first glider. Now I sit on a round. No problem with jumping, I've done that thousands of times, but I really don't want to jump a round. If parachute safety is a goal follow Dan's lead. That will do way more for you than having a brand new parachute based on 300 year old parachute technology.