PD Reserve Parachute Canopy

Choose the PD Reserve if you want the proven, conventional Performance Designs reserve rather than the lowest-pack-volume option. PD describes it as their best-selling canopy of all time, with a long track record, responsive handling, predictable flight, excellent glide in brakes, and strong landings. In plain shop terms: it is the familiar PD reserve many riggers already know and trust.

The PD Reserve is available in 99, 106, 113, 126, 143, 160, 176, 193, 218, 235, 253, and 281 sq ft. The right size depends on your total suspended weight, experience, container reserve tray, pack volume, and local rules. Do not pick the size from the stock list alone - confirm it with the rigger who will pack and sign your reserve.

Not automatically. Many jumpers choose a reserve close to their main size, and some choose larger for a more conservative emergency wing. The important question is not whether the numbers match; it is whether the reserve is appropriate for your exit weight, container, experience, and likely landing conditions after a cutaway.

Your rigger must confirm this before use. Reserve fit depends on the exact harness/container model and size, the reserve tray, pack volume, closing loop range, AAD setup, MARD/RSL setup, and how the canopy actually packs. If the fit is tight or outside the container manufacturer's guidance, choose a different size or consider a low-bulk reserve instead.

Choose the PD Reserve when you want the classic, conventional PD reserve with broad rigger familiarity and a proven history. Choose the PD Optimum when pack volume is the main problem or when your container needs a lower-bulk reserve solution. If both fit your rig correctly, the PD Reserve is the straightforward traditional choice; the Optimum is the space-saving option.

Yes, if the correct size and specification are available. Stock is usually the fastest and simplest route because the canopy is ready to ship. Of course, if you'll be waiting for your container longer than your reserve, you might also order a custom reserve as it will have a later DOM. Also, do not compromise on size just to buy stock quickly - the right reserve is more important than the fastest reserve.

Custom order when the correct size is not in stock, or when you are ordering a container at the same time and the container will take longer than the reserve anyway. In that case, a custom reserve can make sense because it should arrive with a later DOM instead of sitting around while you wait for the container. The size and rig compatibility still matter more than colour.

This builder keeps PD Reserve colour simple: one solid whole-canopy colour. The available colours are White, Light Blue, Tangerine, and Yellow. Stock reserves may also show PD colour codes when PD includes them.

No. PD Reserve orders normally use one solid canopy colour. Reserves are kept simple for several reasons, including making the reserve canopy easy to recognise after deployment.

European stock reserves usually deliver in about 1-2 weeks. U.S. stock reserves usually take around 2-3 weeks depending on availability, shipping route, and customs. If you need a reserve quickly, start with the stock section and filter by size.

A custom PD Reserve is made to order by Performance Designs. The current production time is 14-18 weeks. We confirm the expected timing when reviewing the order.

Clearance stock is still new PD stock, but it has usually been sitting on the shelf longer - often more than 6 months - so it gets a discount. Check the size, colour, location, and DOM before ordering.

A reserve should be inspected, assembled into your container, and packed by an approved rigger. Repack rules depend on country and federation: under FAA rules the cycle is 180 days, while some federations allow up to 1 year. Always follow the current PD manual and your local rules.