The harness holding everything together. Custom-sized to body and canopies. Custom order, 3-6 month delivery.
Container is the only 'custom-fit' component — each brand has a proprietary sizing system and customer provides 15-20 body measurements for custom fit. Market leaders are few, with different technical philosophies: UPT (Vector) the best seller, Sun Path (Javelin) the most technological, Mirage Systems (G4) the simplest and most robust.
Each container has a main+reserve sq.ft range it can fit. Choose a size anticipating downsize progression over next 5 years.
RSL (Reserve Static Line) auto-deploys reserve after cutaway. MARD (Main Assisted Reserve Deployment) / UPT Skyhook accelerates reserve opening using released main drag. These systems save lives — always install them.
Freefly-friendly features (magnetic flaps, secure pin covers) for vertical freefall disciplines. Wingsuit extra-large BOC. Repositioned CP handles. AAD-specific features (cut-away loops).
World's best-selling container. Integrated Skyhook MARD (UPT patent). Available in Micron (compact) and Classic. Default choice for those wanting a solid container with huge rigger community.
Historic Vector rival. Equivalent RSL-MARD system. Available in Odyssey (ultra-compact). Preferred by advanced flyers for aesthetic cleanliness and fit.
'Simple and robust' philosophy. Fewer features than competitors but legendary historic reliability and more aggressive pricing. Frequent first-container choice.
Up to 20 years operational life if maintained (stitching, cutaway loops, inserts). No jump count limit — periodic rigger maintenance is sufficient.
Moderate supply, needs active search. Fluctuating pricing. Only buy with certified rigger inspection.