On Friday, August 31, 2018 at 4:18:42 PM UTC-4, John Foster wrote:
Is there any general consensus of which brand of parachute is better than others, or are they all about the same? Any thoughts regarding the MARS ATL-15 parachutes offered through wingsandwheels.com? They seem a little more affordable for a new chute.

They are all about the same. And haven't changed in 60 years hence the manufacturers desire for a life limit. If you are buying new get a square, just not worth spending that kind of money on new, really old, technology.