We are building a comprehensive database of all the skydiving gear that ever existed.
Next Century
The Paratec Next Century is part of our growing skydiving gear database. This page will eventually include a detailed description of the container's history, design, and options.
In the meantime, you'll already find some basic information such as sizes and manufacturer details.
Our goal is to build a complete reference for skydivers, riggers, and instructors covering every container system ever made.
If you have additional details, manuals, or first-hand experience with the Next Century, we'd love your input. Please contact us to help expand the database.
Container Sizes
22 sizes| Size | Main Volume (cu in) | Reserve Volume (cu in) |
|---|---|---|
| NENS | 300 | 200 |
| NENS | 300 | 240 |
| NENS-1 | 260 | 240 |
| NENS-1X | 230 | 200 |
| NENSX | 260 | 200 |
| NV 1 | 380 | 300 |
| NV 10 | 570 | 400 |
| NV 11 | 620 | 450 |
| NV 12 | 600 | 450 |
| NV 1S | 350 | 300 |
| NV 1SX | 330 | 270 |
| NV 1X | 350 | 270 |
| NV 2.5 | 350 | 340 |
| NV 2.5X | 350 | 300 |
| NV 3 | 380 | 340 |
| NV 3.5 | 420 | 340 |
| NV 3.5X | 400 | 300 |
| NV 3X | 380 | 300 |
| NV 4 | 440 | 370 |
| NV 5 | 510 | 370 |
| NV 6 | 600 | 370 |
| NV 9 | 500 | 400 |