Guides
Field-tested advice on reserve parachutes — from choosing and sizing to care, packing, and connection.
Choosing a reserve
Choose The Right Reserve Parachute
A guide to the five main types of reserve parachute — PDA, Square, SQR, Rogallo and Ram-air — with pros and cons to help you choose the right one.
Read guide →Our Reserve Parachute Advice
Expert advice on the key factors to weigh when choosing a reserve parachute, including harness compatibility, certification, descent rate, and budget.
Read guide →Sizing & compatibility
How to Choose the Right Parachute Size
How your all-up flying weight determines the right reserve parachute size, and why many pilots carry a reserve that is dangerously too small.
Read guide →Reserve Parachute Harness Compatibility
Why packed volume matters as much as weight when matching a reserve to your harness, and how to confirm a reliable deployment before you fly.
Read guide →Care, packing & connection
Connecting the Reserve Parachute
How to correctly connect a reserve parachute to your harness using maillons, bridles and strops, with a checklist of connectors you may need to purchase separately.
Read guide →Reserve Parachute Care
How to store, clean, and care for your reserve between repacks to maximise its life.
Read guide →Reserve Parachute Repacking
Why annual repacking by a professional is essential, and what happens to a reserve that is left packed for too long.
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