The first thing I would like to talk about are slider sizes. I was without the proper slider on some jumps while I was jumping 266' and had the opportunity to use a slider made for a 245' Canopy.
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Large whole mesh sliders are used for jumps between 3 to 6 second delays, but it has been know for people to use them in terminal jumps without an issue. For me, I find that about 5 seconds delay with a vented canopy is all I can physically stand for opening shock.

Small whole mesh sliders are used for jumps with a 5 to 10 second delay, but it has been know for people to use them in terminal jumps without an issue. I have started using a small whole mesh slider for my delays from 5 to 10 seconds along with direct control of the slider to soften the opening shock.

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