Paratec Element
The Paratec Element 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 Element, we'd love your input. Please contact us to help expand the database.
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Canopy Sizes
| Size (sqft) |
Span (ft) |
Chord (min/max ft) |
Weight (lbs) |
Packing Volume (cu in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 440 |
| 200 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 470 |
| 220 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 510 |
| 240 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 535 |
| 260 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 570 |
| 280 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 605 |
| 300 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 640 |
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 26011/09/2014
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Line Trim 24011/09/2014
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Line Trim 22011/09/2014
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Description27/01/2025
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.