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The efficiency of main canopies has increased tremendously following the development of zero-porosity material. These small canopies are incredible in terms of their speed and flare. However, the demands on pilots that fly the canopies have been raised in connection to this design development. Specifically, the "quiet time" under canopy previously experienced with 230 Raider or Clouds no longer exists. Upon landing, the canopies must be continually, actively and intentionally flown. As a result, the necessary training required the appropriate adaptation (as at Para Centro with our new equipment) and the selection of canopy size has become an individual process. Specifically, the weight of the jumper is taken into consideration along with his/her interests and capabilities. At Para Centro, you can try one of our Demo parachutes in order to test its individual characteristics and reactions. You will also find interesting information about wingloads and canopy reaction in the article "Wingload" in .pdf (32 kb) from Performance Designs.