SWS · Tandem harnessIn production
Fire Tandem
- Sizes (sq ft)
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- Cells
- —
- Certification
- Accepted for general use by the British Parachute Association
- Sources
- 2
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SWS · Sport harnessIn production
Fire Classic
- Sizes (sq ft)
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- Cells
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- Certification
- Tested to the TSO-C23d test programme (SWS states it does not hold the TSO)
- Sources
- 1
SWS · Student harnessIn production
Fire Student
- Sizes (sq ft)
- —
- Cells
- —
- Certification
- Tested to the TSO-C23d test programme; accepted for general use by the British Parachute Association
- Sources
- 1
SWS · Sport harnessIn production
Fire 2
- Sizes (sq ft)
- —
- Cells
- —
- Certification
- Tested to the TSO-C23d test programme (SWS states it does not hold the TSO)
- Sources
- 1
SWS · Sport harnessIn production
Fire
- Sizes (sq ft)
- —
- Cells
- —
- Certification
- Tested to the TSO-C23d test programme (SWS states it does not hold the TSO)
- Sources
- 1
MarS · Main CanopiesIn production
M 291
- Sizes (sq ft)
- —
- Cells
- 9
- Category
- Main Canopies
- Sources
- 1
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Wing loading calculator
Exit weight (you plus all your gear) divided by canopy size.
Wing loading1.27 lb/sq ft6.2 kg/m²
Moderate loading — common for intermediate jumpers. Always follow your instructor and the manufacturer’s recommended range for the model.
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