How are skydiving rigs different from BASE jumping rigs?

I can tell you one relevant difference: Recreational skydiving rigs always a reserve. This reserve is packed and maintained by an FAA-certified rigger. The reserve is designed and used with the one obvious reason in mind. read more

So the rigs only have one parachute in them. Therefore, a thoughtful mind to the design of the entire rig is crucial. The canopy must open fast, reliably, and on-heading. A friend who had taught me to freefly lost his life on an off-heading opening during a base jump years back. read more

It's more related to the size of the PC, and the design and pack job of the canopy. read more

Skydiving rigs & BASE rigs Can't Post So I have a theory that people who tend to buy Brand X skydiving rigs and canopies usually go with Brand Y BASE rigs and canopies. read more