Skill level: Intermediate
Dolphin-II
9-cell main in ZP or F-111 depending on size, for beginner and intermediate jumpers and for jumps into confined areas.
Cruise
9-cell student main in combined zero- and low-porosity fabric for beginner and intermediate jumpers.
SONIC
9-cell elliptical main from a MarS subsidiary for pilots who want somewhat more aggressive handling without the demands of high-performance wings; soft openings, light steering, wide speed range. Not recommended for students.
Epicene Pro 2
Low-bulk 7-cell main built for reliable, on-heading wingsuit openings, made from Porcher PN9 with a ZP leading edge; latest of the Epicene series (since 2014). Squirrel recommends about 1.2 lb/sq ft and does not recommend it for students.
Element
Docile double-trapezoid main for training, demo jumps and outlandings; successor to Paratec’s Balance (introduced 1996), nearly stall-free with a strong flare. Max deployment speed 150 KTAS.
Scorpion
“Super intermediate” main with a performance-oriented profile and modern planform, for advanced skydivers.
Fusion
Entry-range 9-cell elliptical with HMA lines, sitting between a 7-cell and the Nitron; docile at low loadings and zippy at higher ones.