Updated April 2026
No matter where you’re at in your skydiving journey, figuring out the best next wing for you can be a tricky decision with so many options on the market.
We’ve created 3 useful tools to help you choose the right parachute for you.
Pick Your Tool
Not sure where to start? Pick the tool that fits where you’re at:
Tool 1: Parachute Buyer’s Guide
Buying a skydiving canopy is a mystifying experience if you don’t know your standard tapered from highly tapered wings, think wing loading is what happens while your parachute is in production, and have no idea what the difference is between a Crossfire and a crossbrace.
We’ve written a comprehensive guide that goes through the step-by-step process of buying a parachute. Whether it’s your first canopy or your third, you’ll find useful information about choosing the right parachute for you.
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- From guide to gear—start with the right tools.
Tool 2: Canopy Selector
Our Head Designer, Julien Peelman, used his brain skills to create a tool that calculates what your next skydiving parachute should be. Enter in your exit weight, jump numbers, current canopy size and this useful tool will pump out some suggestions. Watch our video for how to use the canopy selector here.
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- Scan to try the Canopy Selector.
→ CANOPY SELECTOR
→ Watch how to use the canopy selector
Tool 3: Wing Loading Calculator
Wing loading is the ratio of your exit weight to canopy size, and it directly affects speed, responsiveness, and safety.
As well as skydiving experience, currency and a few other factors, knowing your wing loading is a good idea when purchasing a new parachute. This useful tool calculates your wing loading for any size canopy. We’ve got the step-by-step instructions at the top of the calculator and a few links at the bottom. It also shows which canopy model is best for your wing loading and canopy size.
We also show you which canopy model suits your wing loading and size… don’t miss the Canopy Comparison Chart for a full visual breakdown.
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- Know your numbers before you change your wing
→ WING LOADING CALCULATOR
→ Compare your result with the Canopy Comparison Chart
A Few Other Useful Links and Tools
Pack Volume Charts
We have pack volume charts for each canopy model that you can access here on our Packing Volume page. These charts are for the most common containers on the market and the data was gathered from extensive feedback from skydivers. If you don’t see your container info there, flick us an email and we can help you out. Alternatively, you can also ask the container manufacturer for pack volume information.
Buying Second-Hand Parachutes
Not everyone wants or can afford a brand new parachute, so we’ve written a blog article with tips and advice for buying a second hand parachute.
→ READ HOW TO BUY A SECOND-HAND PARACHUTE
Accessing JYRO Linemaps
It’s been a long time coming, but we now have a tool to download JYRO linemaps! If you find a missing size, please let us know so we can upload the PDF to our Line Trim Chart tool.
Downsizing Your Parachute
If you’re looking to downsize, then make sure you are ready. We have an extensive checklist with key manoeuvres you should comfortably be able to do with your current parachute.
→ READ DOWNSIZING CHECKLIST FOR SKYDIVERS
→ READ WHEN TO DOWNSIZE (AND WHEN NOT TO)
Industry recommendations also reinforce taking a conservative, coached approach before downsizing.
Swooping
Want to know what type of swooper you are? Our 18 Levels of Swooping can tell you 😃
→ READ 18 LEVELS OF SWOOPING: WHICH ONE ARE YOU?
Choosing the right canopy comes down to understanding your experience, your wing loading, and your current stage of progression. These tools give you a clear starting point, so you’re not guessing your next move.
Keep Reading
Parachute Buyers Guide
The Canopy Progression Chart: Flying the JYRO Range
When to Downsize Your Skydiving Canopy (And When Not To)
Buying Skydiving Gear for Your Next Adventure
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