A canopy progression chart helps you choose the right canopy by matching wingloading, experience level, and jump numbers to specific canopy models. It shows where to start, when to progress, and what each canopy is designed for.
Choosing your next canopy shouldn’t feel like a guessing game.
That’s why we built this: the JYRO Progression & Comparison Chart. It’s your visual roadmap to for JYRO canopy progression.
Here’s the breakdown:
Canopy progression is about flying the right canopy for your experience, wingloading, and skill level, not just moving to a smaller or higher-performance wing.
It’s not about chasing smaller wings. It’s about flying the right one for where you’re at.
Just earned your A license? Deep in the swoop game, chasing precision landings and podiums? Either way, this chart’s got your back: it maps the full journey through JYRO’s canopy line, from your first ZP to your peak performance wing.
How the Canopy Progression Chart Helps You Choose the Right Canopy
This chart does two major things to support you with your canopy progression:
1. Shows canopy sizes and wingloading ranges
Not every wing is made to handle every wingloading. This chart visualizes the sweet spots—and the limits—for each model. If the gradient bar doesn’t show your wingloading, it’s not your wing (yet).
Don’t know your wingloading? Use our calculator.
2. Recommends a smart minimum jump number for each canopy
We’re not laying down the law—we’re offering a guide. These aren’t rules, they’re a heads-up. If you’re looking to step up your canopy game, we recommend waiting until you’ve got the experience to back up your ambition. Wondering what real-world learning looks like? Read these:
Not sure if you’re ready? Start with our downsizing checklist before making the jump.
More of a lists person? Here are 6 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU DOWNSIZE
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Jump numbers are there to help you stay alive and enjoy the ride.
How to Read the Canopy Progression Chart
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- A visual guide to Canopy Progression, match your WL and experience to the right wing, not just the next one.
To read a canopy progression chart, look at canopy models, their recommended wingloading ranges, and the minimum jump numbers for progression.
- Each row = one of our canopies
- Each bar = the recommended wing loading range for that wing.
- And along the bottom = the minimum jump numbers we suggest before you step to that wing.
If you’re still figuring out what canopy types mean, check out our Guide to Canopy Types
JYRO Canopy Progression Explained
Start here.
With a wingloading range from 0.6 to 1.3, AIR is your first taste of ZP. Made for student gear, Dropzone rental rig or for your first ‘holy shit, I did it’ canopy. It’s friendly, stable, and forgiving—built for learning and boosting confidence, not for showing off. You’ll outgrow it, but that’s the point.
Your progression wing from student status.
HELIUM picks up at 0.8 and stretches to 1.4, giving you a forgiving step up from a student wingloading. Ideal as a first or second wing for new skydivers, Helium is build with our low-bulk L-ZP fabric – packing a size smaller than standard ZP. This means easier pack jobs and more rig options, especially for jumpers flying bigger wings. Expect smooth openings, easy landings, and just enough kick to keep you learning and loving it.
Built for wingsuits.
With a wingloading range from 1.0 to 1.5, Kraken is purpose-designed to fly with a wingsuit. It opens soft, stays controllable in line twists, and remains stable at low speeds. Its flat glide makes it ideal for long spots and burble-heavy air.
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Now there’s two builds with the same mission:
KRAKEN ZP gives you full-strength J-ZP durability and performance.
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If you’re flying a suit, read our full wingsuit canopy guide.
Not wingsuiting? Check out Helium (low-bulk) or Safire 3 instead.
The everyday ride-or-die.
Built for fun, freedom, and that sweet balance between chill and thrill. From 1.0 to 1.6, the SAFIRE 3 is the go-to canopy for thousands of jumpers who want smooth openings, flat glide, and honest flare. It’s a vibe.
Keeping it real.
>The CROSSFIRE 3 marks your entry into “tapered wings” – a design evolution that most of us still call elliptical – even though it’s way more nuanced than that. (Want to understand why shape influences flight? You can read the breakdown here.)
With a range of 1.3 to 2.0, this is your crossover wing into more dynamic flight. Perfect for jumpers chasing performance without tipping into full swoop-mode.
Your gateway to performance.
With a range of 1.6 to 2.4, the JFX 2 is smooth, fast, and responsive AF. It’s ideal as your first crossbraced wing, but you’ll also never want to leave. It’s forgiving enough to fly every day, but spicy enough to keep you grinning. Think Crossfire on nitros.
Precision made fast.
Built for canopy pilots who dominate pond (or turf) swoops. With a range of 2.2 to 2.8, Leia is all about controlled aggression. She dives deep, recovers quick, and carves like a blade. Train hard. Turn tight. Hit your marks.
Welcome to the deep end.
From 2.5 to 3.0, PETRA is peak flight. Hyper elliptical, high sweep, huge dive. This is the wing the pros trust when milliseconds matter. Don’t bring your ego—bring your A game.
Fly the Phase You’re In
Canopy progression is about matching your canopy to your current skill level, not rushing to a higher-performance wing.
Skydivers love to chase the spice-we get it (we’re guilty too). We tend to rush to be in the pro groups, to be the next best shredder, to downsize too fast. And in our rushing, we often miss the best bits.
Canopy progression isn’t about ego.
Mastery comes from matching your progression to where you actually are, not where you wish you were.
Every JYRO wing is purpose-built for a specific phase in your journey. Slow it down: own the stage you’re in, and fly the hell out of every moment in it!
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- his is where progression starts—controlled landings, consistent inputs, and building confidence under canopy. Photo Credit: Dan McAllister
Important Reminder
This chart is a guide, not gospel. Jump numbers are minimums. They don’t account for your current skillset, loading, or frequency in the air.
Always factor in:
- Your currency
- Your experience with similar wings
- Coaching feedback
- Your actual wingloading (not what your mate flies)
Looking after your canopy matters too. Here’s how to keep your canopy in top condition.
Pick Your Canopy!
Use the Parachute Buyer’s Guide, plug into our Canopy Selector Tool, or head to our Help Centre.
Wanna speak to a human? Our sales team is highly experienced skydivers — they’ve flown everything in the range and can help you find the canopy that fits your jump numbers, goals, and flying style.
Your Progression. Your Flight Path.
At JYRO, we build canopies that grow with you—from your first flare to your finest turn. This chart? It’s a roadmap. A cheat sheet. A “don’t-send-it-yet” warning label (if you need it). Study it. Respect it. Then send it (when you’re ready).
What’s next?
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>If you’re serious about dialling in your canopy progression, these are worth your time:
What Are The Different Canopy Types?
21 Ways to Keep Your Canopy Looking Good
Canopy Care
Downsizing Checklist
18 Levels of Swooping, Which are YOU?