Paratec Balance
The Paratec Balance is part of our growing skydiving gear database. This page will eventually include a detailed description of the canopy's history, design, and flight characteristics.
In the meantime, you'll already find some basic information such as canopy type, sizes, and manufacturer details.
Our goal is to build a complete reference for skydivers, riggers, and instructors covering every main, reserve, and tandem canopy ever made.
If you have additional details, manuals, or first-hand experience with the Balance, we'd love your input. Please contact us to help expand the database.
Thank you for being part of this community effort to document skydiving equipment!
Canopy Sizes
| Size (sqft) |
Span (ft) |
Chord (min/max ft) |
Weight (lbs) |
Packing Volume (cu in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 356 |
| 170 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 409 |
| 190 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 453 |
| 210 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 462 |
| 230 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 514 |
| 260 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 625 |
| 280 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 645 |
Note: Data gathered from manufacturer specifications.
N/A = manufacturer doesn't share this data.
Packing volume can vary based on technique and environmental factors.
Measuring techniques may vary between manufacturers, so values may not be directly comparable.
Canopy Details
Documents
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Main 9 cell packing instructions05/09/2012
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Line Trim 280 ST11/09/2014
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Line Trim 280 SP11/09/2014
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Line Trim 260 ST11/09/2014
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Line Trim 260 SP11/09/2014
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Line Trim 230 ST11/09/2014
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Line Trim 230 SP11/09/2014
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Line Trim 210 ST11/09/2014
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Line Trim 210 SP11/09/2014
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Line Trim 190 ST11/09/2014
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Line Trim 190 SP11/09/2014
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Line Trim 170 ST11/09/2014
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Line Trim 170 SP11/09/2014
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Line Trim 150 ST11/09/2014
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Line Trim 150 SP11/09/2014
Note: Documents are provided by manufacturers and may not be available for every gear item. If you have a document to share, please contact us.