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The pilot chute is arguably the most important component in a single parachute system. If it fails to work properly, the best parachute money can buy will be of no use. Selection of the proper sized pilot chute is equally important. Too small and deployment could be dangerously long; too large and you risk damage to your gear and deployment problems.

	Zero porosity cloth			Heavy-duty single center line with three attachment points			Load tapes on mesh and canopy
	Bartack reinforcing throughout			Bias-loading construction			Large hole mesh for fast and consistent inflation
	Double reinforced crown on 42" and 46"			Internal handle on 38"			External handle on 32"

Off-heading openings are the principal hazard in BASE jumping. They require valuable altitude to correct and can lead to object strikes.

We believe that the vast majority of off-heading openings actually occur between pack opening and line stretch. A number of factors influence heading performance however one that has yet to be adequately addressed is pilot chute design.

A typical BASE pilot chute uses a flat circular profile with a pulled down apex (PDA). Although fast inflating and high drag, this profile is inherently unstable. The jumper throwing the pilot chute to his side at low speeds only compounds the pilot chute's instability. This results in a noticeable oscillation that often causes the parachute to be lifted to one side or the other. This off-center lifting can start the rotation that ultimately results in an off-heading deployment. Slow speed pilot chute deployments are most affected by the jumper's deployment throw. At higher speeds the pilot chute's inherent stability is the most important factor.

In an effort to design a better pilot chute numerous vent and canopy profile configurations were tested. Utilizing skydives, BASE jumps and extensive tow testing CR/Asylum settled on a slightly modified profile in conjunction with a meshed vent at the canopy apex.

Other approaches provided even better stability but demonstrated inappropriate slow -speed opening characteristics. Still others tested opened fast but produced less drag.

The Apex Vent Series Pilot Chutes help control one more variable. As we gain control over the things that cause problems, our jumping takes place more on our terms.

The BlackWidow TOXIC is a new pilot-chute. Each sector of the PC is individually cut and seamed together. The vent has a different placement, further out from the apex of the PC and is made of fine mesh. The attachement for the bridle includes the single point option, which is easier for attachment and will ensure that the trim will remain the same.

Asylum has found it to inflate faster, which provides drag sooner give the jumper a higher opening more canopy time.

The attributes of this new pilot chute are:

• Faster inflation
• Higher snatch force
• Increased stability
• Decreased oscillation
• Greater degree of manufacture
• Tighter tolerances
• Consistent trim-no chance of the bridle knot affecting position of tapes
• Single point attachment---easy "brainless" bridle attachment-----
• All upper panels are separate and seamed together and on the block
• Vent is small strip of small mesh further away from apex