Gin One G Reserve
Based on the Pull Down Apex design, the ONE G uses an innovative strap system which links each panel for a quicker opening time. It is also much more stable with an incredible sink rate,
4.5 m/sec and 4.3 m/sec, and an oscillation of less than 10 degrees from the vertical axis. One of the main objectives during the development was to make it as light as possible,
the ONE G 42 is 2.4kg and the 38 is 2.1kg. We believe that this reserve is the best option in this price range.
Metamorfosi Conar Reserve
The Metamorfosi Conar is perhaps the finest reserve available in the world. It's so unique in its design it actually has its own patent, unlike most of the designs on the market which are just copies of designs that have existed for years. The Conar is a pulled down apex design with a unique fabric gore located in the vent. This is designed to channel the air flowing out the vent over the upper surface of the reserve and functions much like a boundary layer inducer. It helps the exiting air to conform to the upper surface of the reserve, which helps reduce the pressure on top of the reserve much like the pressure is reduced on the upper surface of an airfoil. This reduction in pressure does two things. First it helps the reserve open quicker, which is critical in a low altitude deployment. Secondly, it helps reduce the sink rate and improves the stability of the canopy. This reduction in sink rate allows you to carry a much smaller reserve than would be typical for a competitive product to achieve the same sink rate. This smaller reserve is then lighter, it occupies a smaller pack volume, and it opens faster. If you fly in stronger winds it also is a bit easier to disable than a much larger reserve would be.