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PD OPTIMUM

Name: PD OPTIMUM
SKU: PD16
Price: 2374.49 EUR
Availability: BackOrder

Product code: PD16

2,374.49 €

The Optimum Reserve is now offered in sizes ranging from 99 to 253 square feet. It is made from a new low permeability, low bulk fabric available exclusively from Performance Designs.

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The Optimum Reserve is now offered in sizes ranging from 99 to 253 square feet. It is made from a new low permeability, low bulk fabric available exclusively from Performance Designs.

Performance Designs combined this fabric with special aerodynamics and extensive reinforcing to create great strength, better performance, and a far smaller pack volume for a given size. The Optimums are rated for maximum exit weights ranging from 220 pound to as much as 300 pounds!

The Optimum has successfully been drop-tested at weights and speeds considerably higher than those required for FAA certification according to TSO C23d, the highest standard to date. The Optimum flies and lands far more like a main parachute too. All this and also provides a more powerful flare, by a wide margin, of any reserve we have ever tried.

Technical Information:

Sizes 99, 106, 113, 126, 143, 160, 176, 193, 218, 235, 253
7-cell reserve canopy
PD’s proprietary low bulk 30 denier fabric
Microline
Packs one size smaller than most traditional fabric reserves
Available only in Orange

Characteristics:

Incredible flare and stopping power
More forgiveness on landing
Prompt, yet smooth openings even at terminal deployment speeds
Enhanced aerodynamics for reduced opening forces
Great flight characteristics, flies more like a main

Great for:

Anyone!
Individuals seeking a low pack volume reserve
Individuals looking for a docile, predictable reserve with outstanding flight characters and a powerful, easy flare

OPTIMUM WING LOAD CHART

Canopy Model	Area (Sq.Ft.)	Min Exit Wt.	Student*	Novice*	Intermediate*	Advanced*	Expert*	Max*	Span (FT.)	Chord (FT.)	Aspect Ratio
Optimum – 099	099	VLC	N/R	N/R	N/S	119 (54)	149 (68)	220 (100)	14.42	6.87	2.1:1
Optimum – 106	106	VLC	N/R	N/R	N/S	127 (58)	159 (72)	220 (100)	14.92	7.10	2.1:1
Optimum – 113	113	VLC	N/R	N/R	113 (51)	130 (59)	169 (77)	254 (115)	15.40	7.30	2.1:1
Optimum – 126	126	VLC	N/R	N/R	126 (57)	145 (66)	176 (80)	254 (115)	16.27	7.75	2.1:1
Optimum – 143	143	VLC	N/R	122 (55)	143 (65)	165 (75)	200 (91)	254 (115)	17.33	8.25	2.1:1
Optimum – 160	160	VLC	N/R	148 (67)	170 (77)	190 (86)	225 (102)	265 (120)	18.33	8.73	2.1:1
Optimum – 176	176	VLC	160 (73)	180 (82)	195 (89)	220 (100)	250 (113)	270 (122)	19.23	9.15	2.1:1
Optimum – 193	193	VLC	187 (85)	200 (91)	215 (98)	250 (113)	275 (125)	275 (125)	20.13	9.59	2.1:1
Optimum – 218	218	VLC	216 (98)	225 (102)	240 (109)	260 (118)	280 (127)	280 (127)	21.40	10.19	2.1:1
Optimum – 235	235	VLC	235 (107)	240 (109)	255 (116)	270 (122)	285 (129)	285 (129)	22.21	10.58	2.1:1
Optimum – 253	253	VLC	255 (116)	265 (120)	275 (125)	280 (127)	290 (132)	290 (132)	23.05	10.98	2.1:1

*Numbers are the Recommended Maximum Exit Weight in pounds / (KG) for that skillset

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