Reserve Parachute Comparisons - 2022

Dozens of reserve parachutes are compared here on specifications such as weight, load capacity, area, sink rate, opening time, volume, service life, and cost.

Apco Aviation offers a range of parachutes, starting with the Mayday 16, which weighs 1.89 kg, supports a load of 106 kg, and has a surface area of 23 m², achieving a sink rate of 6.15 m/s with an opening time of 2.4 seconds, priced at $482. The Mayday 16 Light is slightly lighter at 1.49 kg and supports a load of 100 kg, while the Mayday 16 Superlight weighs just 1.22 kg and also supports 100 kg, but at a higher cost of $900. For larger sizes, the Mayday 20, weighing 2.69 kg and supporting 160 kg, is available for $604. The Mayday 20 Superlight, at 2.083 kg, supports 130 kg and is priced at $1,144, showcasing a significant cost increase for reduced weight. The Mayday Bi, designed for heavier loads, weighs 3.25 kg and supports 200 kg, priced at $722.

Davinci Gliders presents the Comma Rescue series, with the S model weighing 1.55 kg and supporting 90 kg for $490. The M version weighs 1.78 kg and supports 110 kg, costing $520, while the L model weighs 2.1 kg, supports 130 kg, and is priced at $560. Each of these models has a service life of 10 years, emphasizing their reliability.

Gin Gliders features the Yeti Rescue series, starting with the 27 model at 1.25 kg, supporting 80 kg, and priced at $730. The Yeti Rescue 40 weighs 1.75 kg, supports 120 kg, and costs $830, while the largest, the Yeti Rescue 60, weighs 3.1 kg and supports 220 kg, costing $1,350. All models are certified under EN & LTF standards, ensuring quality and safety.

Icaro offers the Alba series, with the 85 model weighing 1.4 kg, supporting 85 kg, and priced at $660. The Alba 105 weighs 1.65 kg, supports 105 kg, and costs $700, while the Alba 130 weighs 1.95 kg and supports 130 kg, also priced at $700. Their Lite series includes the Lite 105 at 1.3 kg for 100 kg load at $780, and the Lite 120 at 1.45 kg for 120 kg load at $820.

KimFly Paragliders features the FG-Plus series, with the FG 31 weighing 1.48 kg, supporting 90 kg, and priced at $0, while the FG 35 weighs 1.655 kg and supports 110 kg, priced at $0 as well. The FG 40 weighs 1.9 kg and supports 130 kg, with the FG 56 Tandem model weighing 2.5 kg and supporting 180 kg, priced at $1,100.

Kortel's offerings include the Krisis Ultra Light series, with the UL 80 model weighing 0.95 kg and supporting 80 kg, priced at $0. The UL 95 weighs 1.19 kg, supports 95 kg, and costs $0, while the UL 115 weighs 1.35 kg, supports 115 kg, and is also priced at $0. Their UL Tandem model weighs 2.7 kg and supports 210 kg, priced at $1,100.

Nivuik's Cires series includes the M model at 1.7 kg, supporting 110 kg for $795, and the L model at 2.1 kg, supporting 135 kg, priced at $820. The Tandem version weighs 3.1 kg and supports 210 kg, priced at $1,160.

Ozone features the Angel V1 series, with the 95 model weighing 1.5 kg, supporting 95 kg, and priced at $800. The Angel V1 110 weighs 1.71 kg and supports 110 kg for $815, while the Angel V1 140 weighs 2.07 kg and supports 140 kg, priced at $870. The newer Angel V2 models include the 90 at 1.36 kg for $560 and the 110 at 1.56 kg for $600.

Sky Paragliders presents the Sky System 3 series, with the 90 model weighing 1.4 kg, supporting 90 kg, and priced at $649. The 110 model weighs 1.55 kg, supports 110 kg, and costs $682, while the 135 model weighs 1.85 kg and supports 135 kg, priced at $715. The Sky Spare Light series includes the M model at 1.35 kg for $759 and the L model at 1.55 kg for $792.

SOL offers the Savemax series, with the 33 model weighing 1.9 kg and supporting 110 kg, priced at $550. The Savemax 37 weighs 2.2 kg, supports 125 kg, and costs $600, while the Savemax 40 CD weighs 2.6 kg and supports 145 kg, priced at $680. The largest, the Savemax 64 CD, weighs 4.5 kg and supports 210 kg, priced at $900.