Our team knows reserves.

I have seen alot of reserves come along, and I recommend the Smart. It's TSO'd in the newer tougher category D, it flakes, packs and feels like PD new Optimum fabric, packs up small,  You can't go wrong, great reserve...

Retail Price $1180.00  Parachute Shop Price $ CALL  1-800-872-2488

The Smart reserve combines more than 30 year of experience in the parachute industry and incorporates the latest 7-cell technology. Thousands of real life cutaways and landings are testimony to the quick and reliable openings, the solid flight performance and the powerful landing flare.

The construction of the Smart uses high tensile strength 0-3 cfm low porosity ripstop fabric, spectra suspension lines and ample reinforcement tapes. Extra strength is obtained through the use of lateral reinforcement tapes between the line attachment points as well load distribution tapes that radiate from the steering line attachment points.

All this has resulted in a reserve parachute that will withstand the shock loads related with today’s higher freefall speeds and still offer acceptable opening forces for the jumper. It also offers amazing glide performance for a 7-cell, which greatly improves one’s chances to reach a favorable landing spot.

Another safety aspect of the Smart is the relatively long toggle stroke. This reduces the risk of an unwanted stall during the landing flare, a phenomenon often observed with other designs. As a matter of fact, our engineers have built flight characteristics into the Smart that are similar to those of today’s main canopies. This helps a nervous jumper to handle the situation and make a safe landing.

Following subjection to the most severe tests and the auditing of our production facilities, the Smart is certified under the
US FAA TSO-C23d and the European ETSO-C23d.

With this reserve on your back you will do better than just look Smart!

Exciting features:

• One of the few reserves approved under the latest  TSO-C23d as well as the European JTSO.

• Tested far beyond the requirements for deployment weight and speed.

• The Smart is manufactured under the strict ISO 9001 quality management system.

• The only reserve with additional radial reinforcement in the tail section.

• High lift wing and advanced aerodynamics provide maximum low-speed lift  for comfortable landings.

• Peace of mind packed into the smallest possible container.

• Available in a large range of sizes.

• Small pack volume.

• Retail Price $1,135.00  Parachute Shop Price $ CALL  1-800-872-2488

Student / Novice Intermediate Advanced Maximum WL 1,0 1,0 1,3   Size Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg 99 NS NS 99 45 129 59 220 100 110 NS NS 110 50 143 65 220 100 120 NS NS 120 55 156 71 220 100 135 NS NS 135 61 176 80 220 100 150 NS NS 150 68 195 89 264 120 160 160 73 160 73 208 95 264 120 175 175 80 175 80 228 103 264 120 190 190 86 190 86 247 112 264 120 220 220 100 220 100 264 120 264 120 250 250 114 250 114 300 136 300 136 NS = Not Suggested ........ WL = Wing Loading   Note: This canopy selector program is intended as a guide. It is designed to be used to assist you in finding an appropriate model and size of Aerodyne canopy for your exit weight, experience level and expectations. Please remember that in no way can this selector replace professional, expert advice that is based upon first hand knowledge of your current experience, skill level and frame of reference. Only training, experience, currency and a healthy body and mind can protect you from danger, bodily injury or worse. Regardless of your time in the sport, never hesitate to consult other, more experienced or knowledgeable individuals. They are often happy to help you try and make appropriate decisions. At Aerodyne we recommend that you choose a canopy that you can land safely at your normal drop zone’s field elevation, in no wind, summer conditions utilizing a normal straight in approach and progressive flare. This is true both for the main and the reserve canopies. Please note that this selector is based upon exit weight and International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) conditions. Exit weight is body weight + equipment + clothing. ISA conditions are at Mean Sea Level MSL with a temperature of 15 degrees Celcius and a pressure of 1013,25 HectoPascal. Canopy wing performance degrades at higher altitudes and with higher temperatures. Aerodyne has developed an objective method to determine the degree of ellipticity of a canopy planform. We have dubbed this value the “planform factor” (Pf). A higher planform factor equates to a greater degree of ellipticity and will likely exhibit the associated characteristics. Typically an elliptical canopy is more equally pressurized for better flight performance and exhibits better flare capability. Similarly the toggle pressure is usually lighter and the turn response is quicker. While these observations are not absolute, they are often typical of those exhibited by canopies with more elliptical planforms.