On Monday, July 2, 2018 at 10:01:45 AM UTC-7, Andy Blackburn wrote:
What are the differences in opening speed/altitude by parachute size or shape? The prevalent view on skydiving forums seems to be that smaller and round is the fastest, but, like r.a.s., it's kind of hard to sort who really knows what they are talking about (yes, I'm aware of the irony of asking this question here).

Andy Blackburn
9B

RAS also has highly experienced and knowledgeable people who are willing to put up with the BS and help the group as a whole. Andy Blackburn regularly posts here, he is a trained communicator, world class pilot, manager and all around good guy. John Cochrane world class pilot, theoretical mathematician who uses his skills for good. John Fitch, other than his unusual reliance on his iPhone for a glide computer , everything he says one can be sure is well researched, and on point. Darryl Ramm, how many hours has he given this group to help educate all on, FAA alphabet soup. Craig Funston, only posts when he has something to share with the group others had not brought up. We are blessed to have some every knowledge pilots from Europe, Chile, OZ, Australia. Sure there are some packing peanuts around the prize but as in ebay, who you are buying from. And thanks RAS for the all the folks who contribute.