Micron

V E C T O R O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
APPENDIX A: SIZING YOUR VECTOR 3
This chart was designed to give you an idea which main and reserve canopies are compatible with
one another in the Vector 3 harness/container system. If you already have a preference for a certain
main and reserve canopy, then check the known pack volume in the canopy sizing table and
determine if they will fit in the same container. If not, then another main or reserve must be selected.
WIDTH A:
The width of the backpad at the top of the container. Measured from the outside edge of the
binding tape to the outside edge of the binding tape.
WIDTH B:
The width of the backpad at the bottom of the container. Measured from the outside edge of the
binding tape to the opposite outside edge of the binding tape.
LENGTH:
The length of the backpad from the outside edge of the binding tape at the bottom of the container
to the outside edge of the binding tape at the top of the container (the yoke). For Microns, the
length measure is calculated by adding the reserve container length to the main container length.
THICKNESS:
Measured from the bottom inside corner of the main container up the bottom wall to the upper
end of the bound box.
note
If the Vector 3
harness is too small
or too large for the
jumper’s body size,
the safety of the
jumper can be
affected during the
parachute jump. If
there is any doubt
as to the sizing,
contact Relative
W o r k s h o p
immediately.
APPENDIX B: CANOPY SIZING CHART
The pack volume represented by these sample groups should be considered maximum
recommended pack volumes to ensure proper fit, function and ease of packing. Down sizing main
and/or reserve canopy one size category is acceptable. It is not recommended to use larger reserve
canopies than represented in the sample group. This will compromise the functionality of the
system. It is possible to temporarily use a main canopy one size larger than the recommended
sample group. However this is not recommended for cosmetic and packing reasons.
The sizing chart should serve as a reference only when determining which Vector 3 container will
best fit your canopies. Many factors influence a canopy’s pack volume in the Vector 3 including
humidity, temperature, color of fabric, experience of the packer as well as the date when the canopy
was manufactured.
note
All dimensions
given are
approximate.
Most canopy recommendations are determined by actually packing the canopy into the specified
container by Relative Workshop. Canopy types included in this chart are intended to represent a
group of common canopies suitable for each container size. Any canopy type with similar pack
volume as the sample grouped will naturally be suitable for the same container. Brands appearing
in this chart are in no particular way more suitable for our Vector containers than brands that are
not listed.
Please contact Relative Workshop at rws@relativeworkshop.com to inquire about a canopy that
may not be listed here or if you have any other questions about sizing your rig. Relative Workshop
encourages customer feedback; so if you feel that a canopy not presently listed in the sizing chart
should be included, let us know. We will be happy to add it to our chart should we find the fit is
acceptable.
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