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This design encourages priority center-span inflation for heading performance, and the cleanest
most efficient airflow possible at center-span for glide and flare performance.
A ZP leading edge is especially important in canopies made from ultra-light / low-bulk material,
which degrades faster than traditional 0-3cfm cloth. Porosity at the leading edge is a crucial factor
for glide and flare performance. Ultra-light cloth is too porous for use at the leading edge of a
BASE canopy (or any main parachute, in our opinion).
Staggered Upper Brake Cascade reduces tension knot probability
The OUTLAW’s unique upper brake cascade is constructed without loop to loop junctions. Finger-
trapped lines allow a more consistent flex and prevent the acute-angle “kinks” that can lead to
tension knots in the brake cascade. The benefits of the OUTLAW’s smooth brake fan are apparent
when stowing the lines – the brake line junction curves more smoothly in concert with the rest of
your lines, reducing the chances of tension knots.
A positive side effect of this design feature is a reduced spacing between upper brake lines,
reducing the potential severity of line-over malfunctions.
Always use a tail-gate, slider-gate, or tail-restricting device in conjunction with packing methods
that properly stage tail expansion. Redundancy is the key to reliability.
Line Maintenance/Replacement
Squirrel will provide complete and already assembled brake linesets that need only be fingertrapped
and bartacked on the trailing edge attachment points of the canopy. Use a simple loop to attach
each line to the tab at the trailing edge. No larks heading is needed.
Advanced Profile and Leading Edge
The OUTLAW’s profile is based on more than a decade of paraglider research and development
combined with the BASE experience of the Squirrel team. Our testing has shown that even in the
thicker profiles that we use for low aspect ratio BASE canopies, small improvements lead to significant
performance differences during all aspects of flight. The OUTLAW profile was chosen for its consistently
pitch-stable behavior, dependable glide performance, and excellent slow-speed characteristics.
Care and Maintenance
When properly cared for, the OUTLAW will last for several years. The factors that will shorten the lifespan
of your canopy are primarily Moisture, Heat, UV Exposure, Hard Openings, and Improper Storage:
• Keep your canopy dry at all times. All moisture exposure will degrade the coating which
provides the correct level of porosity to the cloth. Avoid water landings, and try to keep your
canopy away from moist or wet landing areas. Never pack or store your canopy when wet or
damp. If your canopy becomes wet or damp, hang dry it in the shade, NOT in direct sunlight.
• Do not store your canopy in a hot location. Avoid leaving it in hot vehicles, for instance.
• Do not expose your canopy to unnecessary or excessive UV / sunlight – obviously your canopy
is not allergic to the sun, but we don’t recommend letting it sit out in direct sunlight unnecessarily.
• Avoid hard openings at all times. Pack appropriately, and moderate your airspeed at deployment.
Excessively hard openings may damage your equipment, and may result in serious injury or death.
• For periods of extended non-use, store your canopy unpacked, in a cool, dry, dark location,
away from solvents, batteries, or any chemical that will damage or degrade synthetic materials.
Exposure to car battery acid or even the fumes emitted from car batteries will degrade or
completely ruin your canopy and other nylon skydiving equipment. Always discard / destroy
any equipment that has had significant exposure to battery acids or harmful solvents.
