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F-111 or ZP? Why would you choose one over the other?

Great question from our last post, so let’s go a little deeper.

Our pilot chutes are built with the same overall construction. The main variable is the fabric choice: F-111 or ZP.

So why does that matter?

🔹 ZP has a coating that reduces how much air passes through the fabric. For the same diameter, that generally means a ZP pilot chute will create more drag.

🔹 F-111 allows more air to pass through the fabric, so at the same diameter it will generally create less drag than ZP.

That means a 28" ZP and a 28" F-111 are not necessarily going to perform the same, even though the size is identical.

This is also why pilot chute selection is about more than just the handle or diameter. Material matters too.

A jumper might choose ZP when they want more drag from a given size, or when they want a smaller pilot chute to produce drag similar to a larger F-111.

A jumper might choose F-111 when that fabric better suits the rest of the setup and the deployment characteristics they want.

Neither one is automatically “better.”
It comes down to the complete system: material, diameter, canopy, deployment speed, discipline, and configuration.

For the newer jumper, this is a great reminder that the small details of your system matter.

For the seasoned jumpers, we’d love to hear from you:

Are you jumping F-111 or ZP, and why?

Next up: pilot chute size and why bigger isn’t always better.

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HOW TO INSPECT YOUR KILL LINE: Ever noticed a little hesitation on your pilot chute? Your pilot chute is a very important component of your rig and your entire deployment sequence relies on your pilot chute performing correctly so it makes sense to keep an eye on it right? A 2 min inspection can save you from a potentially dangerous pilot chute in tow malfunction! ❌Disclaimer - This video is no substitute for face to face lessons from an experienced skydiver, packer, rigger, instructor or your DZSO. For more information on this subject, please see one of the above people to start this conversation at your drop zone. Keep safe, keep learning and have fun! 🪂 . #skydive #skydivebyronbay #skydivesafety #skydiveaustralia

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