| Fabric |
J-ZP & S-PU |
| Size |
59 sq/ft – 99 sq/ft |
| Recommended Wing Loading |
2.2 – 2.8 |
| Glide Ratio (Approx) |
2.0 |
| Aspect Ratio |
2.68 |
| Taper Ratio |
0.41 |
| Cells |
7 |
3D Designed
We are now using Catia V5 to design canopies. This is one of the most advanced 3D CAD softwares available. It gives us more freedom to design the canopy down to the finest details and helps generate the most accurate panels possible. The result is a more accurate shaping, a smoother surface, and better aerodynamic efficiency.
CFD Tested
The Leia shape was tested using CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), which gives us, among other things, a better understanding of her behavior in turbulence and during recovery.
Planform
Leia’s planform, characterized by a high ellipticity and a high sweep, is coming from research done during the Petra discovery - the ratio between tip chord and center chord is the same but span is a bit less. It was adapted a little bit to fit the 7-cell format better.
FailSmart Lines
A simple swap, a smarter fail: we’ve reinforced the high-stress A1 lines with stronger V550 and V400 where it matters most. It won’t extend your lineset lifespan—but it radically reduces the chance of a catastrophic mid-flight failure. Standard on all new V400/V300 sets.
Powerband
We've added the split leading edge Powerband to all our new canopies since we pioneered it with Petra. It allows us to better control the aerodynamic shape in the nose area, which prevents parasitic drag. It also helps to delay the stall. You can now have any colour you want for the Powerband, rather than just black. NOTE: Mini-ribs and patches come in the same colours as the Powerband choice.
Mini-Ribs
Mini ribs are a clever way to reduce drag generated by the canopy trailing edge by making it sharper. The improvement is really noticeable for a limited cost in terms of packing volume.
No Stabiliser
Like Petra, Leia has a specific end cell design with no end rib and no stabiliser. The last chamber is designed to replace them while limiting induced drag.
New Crossport Design
Crossports have been strategically placed in Leia to have the least influence on the upper surface shape. They have also been designed with an elliptical shape that optimizes their area while reducing the upper surface distortion.
Hybrid Construction
This more advanced version of the original ZP Leia with sail fabric internals has now become standard for all Leia’s. This configuration turbo-charges the wing and gives you an extra burst of speed and power. Note: Sail internals are exclusively available in white.
Removeable Deployment System
Leia comes standard with a normal slider. You have the option to purchase an RDS.
Custom Sizing
Parachutes aren't a one size fits all. Leia is available in any size you choose so that you can get the perfect wingloading for you at this stage in your canopy progression.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR LEIA
Wild, intoxicating flight, powerful swoops, and an infatuation that will last thousands of jumps. Expect to fall in love with this princess of a wing.
WHO SHOULD FLY LEIA?
Leia is what we classify as a hyper-performance canopy, a class above normal high performance crossbraced canopies. She’s a completely different animal from your JFX, JVX or Velo. She’s designed for pilots who already have lots of experience swooping small, highly loaded crossbraced wings. The Leia is NOT for students, low time jumpers, CRW jumpers, wingsuiters, classic accuracy, BASE jumping or even as a first crossbraced canopy. Check yourself before you wreck yourself!
To order a Leia you must have:
- 1500+ jumps
- 500+ jumps on a crossbraced canopy at a 2.0 wingloading or above
- 250+ jumps (minimum) in the last 12 months
- A reference from a coach or experienced competitive swooper
If you fall narrowly outside these minimums but have something else to take into consideration (e.g. a high percentage of swoop-specific coached jumps or lots of competition experience), let us know.
AM I READY TO FLY LEIA?
Do you have a good coach? Does your coach say you are ready? Do you meet the requirements above?
OPENINGS: WHAT TO EXPECT
Leia openings are soft and well-staged with excellent heading control.
TOGGLE CONTROL & HANDLING
Her toggles are highly responsive with light pressure.
STALL POINT & CONTROL RANGE
Leia has a high stall point. Recovery from a full stall should be done with caution.
REAR RISER FLIGHT & CONTROL
Her rears are powerful with plenty of warning before stalling.
FRONT RISER FLIGHT & CONTROL
Her fronts are light and give excellent feedback throughout use.
OVERALL FLIGHT PERFORMANCE
She’s a very high performance wing, very sensitive on the roll axis and to all inputs.
DIVE & RECOVERY ARC
Leia dives, and then some. She’s fast, sleek and steep. She has a very long recovery arc, and requires a large input to recover from her dive. This is not a wing for the faint of heart.
FLARE POWER & LANDINGS
Leia has a massive range with a very powerful flare, and light toggle pressure. She’ll carry you miles but still have plenty in the tank to help finish your landing on your feet, like a real legend.
PLEASE NOTE: This tool is for information only and does not guarantee fit. Packing technique, age of the canopy and container all have a part to play in whether a canopy will fit in your rig. Always check with your container manufacturer before choosing your gear.
This data has been gathered from the field and is a guide only. We are still gathering data to make these charts more accurate and plan to include other container manufacturers in the future.
Helpful information
If you have one of our canopies that is not listed here, please let us know at info@jyro.com and we’ll do our best to help.
Dylan –
Got my Leia 75 about a month ago… The leia is by far the most impressive wing ive ever flown, ive never been more excited to fly a parachute in my life.
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