donovan 0 #1 October 20, 2004 Can anyone tell me how many jumps can be be done on a stiletto 135 if it is well looked after. That is packed indoors, always stored packed and jumped by a person who weighs 150lbs and the lines have been changed every 500jumps or so. I know it would be give or take hundreds of jumps. Just a rough idea? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cacophony 0 #2 October 20, 2004 Try seaching the forums. This topic has been discussed before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 6 #3 October 20, 2004 QuoteCan anyone tell me how many jumps can be be done on a stiletto 135 if it is well looked after. That is packed indoors, always stored packed and jumped by a person who weighs 150lbs and the lines have been changed every 500jumps or so. I know it would be give or take hundreds of jumps. Just a rough idea? All things being equal, if the above is true and correct 1500-2000...... or so. Hey you asked! Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #4 October 20, 2004 Well... I beg to differ. My Stilleto has over 3000 dives on it - only 200 since the last lineset, and lands just like new. I'm loading it to 1.8, but it is packed indoors on carpet. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 6 #5 October 20, 2004 QuoteWell... I beg to differ. My Stilleto has over 3000 dives on it - only 200 since the last lineset, and lands just like new. I'm loading it to 1.8, but it is packed indoors on carpet. t I said "or so"........Doesn't that cover the spread?????? Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #6 October 20, 2004 I don't think so. I'm over 50% off your upper limit, and double your lower one. I know of and have jumped canopies with over 5000 dives on them. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #7 October 20, 2004 regardless that is a hella lota jumps. Every jump after 2k would make me happy to know I got my moneys worth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #8 October 20, 2004 True. I think canopies are a bit like computers. Generally they are obsolete long before they're worn out. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wuffo 1 #9 October 21, 2004 Hey "Tonto" don't be giving Micky Cottle any shit, you hear me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #10 October 22, 2004 Excuse me? Am I not allowed to post my personal experience as someone who has been jumping for a while now because you say so, "wuffo?" tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alan 1 #11 October 22, 2004 Yes, I seem to recall a thread a few years back about a Sabre that PD was re-lining for free just to see how many jumps it could get on the original canopy fabric. My memory is bad but I think back then it already had upwards of 20,000 jumps on it. If anybody cared enough, I bet an e-mail to PDs customer service would yield an answer. Maybe that canopy is still in service?????????alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #12 October 23, 2004 my stilleto has well over 2000 skydives on it and lands just fine. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bliston 0 #13 October 23, 2004 It seems that people put to much weight into jumps numbers on a canopy. Poorly treated canopies (or canopies that are simply in tough environments such as regular beach jumps) with 500 jumps can be in worse shape than one with 3000. Exposure to the elements is a huge factor in determining wear and potential "life-span" of a canopy. This includes above mentioned items like being packed inside (avoiding sundamange and wear), but also factors like climate. If you jump in a desert environment for example, it's going to have a sandpaper effect on your gear. If you have concerns about a canopy's strength you can always get it pull tested by a rigger or the factory. If the canopy strength is okay (knowing thatZP remains ZP for it's lif) have a line set that is in good condition and trip should keep the performance of the canopy perfectly acceptable for the average jumper. ben listonMass Defiance 4-wayFS website sticks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #14 October 23, 2004 agreed...I take very good care of my stuff. so did norman kent before i got his canopy. or so it seems. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
