PD Optimum Reserve: Flies Like a Main, Protects Like a Reserve
The Performance Designs Optimum Reserve is made from exclusive 30-denier low-permeability, low-bulk fabric available only from Performance Designs. Combined with special aerodynamics and extensive reinforcing, the Optimum delivers exceptional strength, superior performance, and far smaller pack volume than traditional reserves—while flying and landing more like a main parachute than any reserve PD has ever built.
Key Features:
- Exclusive Low-Bulk Fabric: 30-denier low-permeability material from PD
- TSO C23d Certified: Exceeds highest FAA certification standards
- Main-Like Flight Characteristics: More responsive than traditional reserves
- Powerful Flare: Far superior flare performance to standard reserves
- Available Sizes: 99-253 sq ft | Max Exit Weights: 220-290 lbs depending on size
Who Should Choose the Optimum: Perfect for pilots wanting main-like reserve performance, jumpers needing smaller pack volume reserves, experienced skydivers who appreciate responsive reserve characteristics, or anyone seeking the highest-quality reserve available.
Why the Optimum is Superior: Drop-tested at weights and speeds considerably higher than TSO C23d requirements. Flies and lands far more like a main parachute with significantly more powerful flare than standard PD Reserve. Exceptional strength combined with smaller pack volume. The Optimum gives you confidence that if you need it, you’ll have a responsive, powerful canopy overhead.
Flight Characteristics: Docile, predictable deployment sequence. Crisp response to control inputs similar to sport mains. Fairly long control range for a reserve with excellent slow flight characteristics. Quick recovery arc. Immediate flare response with ample feedback. Easy-to-find “sweet spot” in flare well above stall.
Premium protection with main-like performance. When you need your reserve, you’ll want it to be an Optimum.
Use the link below to design your own or pick a stock canopy. You can share the design in the form below:
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