How long does a typical 9-cell canopy take to open?

How long will it take for a custom canopy to be built? You can find our updated productions times on ... What is the difference between a tapered, elliptical, or semi-elliptical canopy? These terms refer to the shape of the wing ... My canopy has been opening with the end cells closed. Is this normal? read more

Obviously, if I deploy my parachute at 5,000′ above the ground it will take longer than if I do so at 2,000′. We can also cause the canopy to descend faster if we make it spiral, which increases its speed. And if the canopy is particularly small, it will fly and descend faster than a larger canopy. read more

Best Answer: the distance you travel during the opening sequence is a function of the type of canopy, the packing method and your velocity and altitude. When I pull my main at terminal velocity it takes about 700 to 900 feet for free fall for the canopy to open. read more