DocJames 0 #1 January 13, 2007 How many jumps is considered half life on a canopy?canopy collisions are bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packing_jarrett 0 #2 January 13, 2007 depends on how well you take care of it. But I'd say these days about 850 jumps half life and people will retire their canopy at around 2000 jumps. Just my opinionNa' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #3 January 13, 2007 Depends on the kind of canopy, reserve, non-ZP, ZP. And for ZP canopies for the most part the lines do not last the life of the canopy. Some canopies may require several line sets during their life. Total lifetime: Reserve PD wants to see theirs after 25 jumps or 40 repacks. I'd judge replacement on the kind of deployments, terminal versus sub terminal. I haven't opened a reserve in 20 years. But I'd think about a new one after 2-4 terminal deployments. And probably just think cause I'm cheap. Non-ZP canopies 500 to 800 their pretty tired. With dacron lines they may last the life of the canopy or may not. ZP canopies 1000, 2000, or more depending on care. Probably between 1000 and 2000. Lines, every 200, 300, 500 or more depending on type of line.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #4 January 13, 2007 Well the answer to that question will change depending on the canopy and material. I have ordererd a JVX with sail cloth on the top skin. I would expect this canopy to have better performance than a brand new all ZP canpy even after 2000 jumps. Newer materials and construction are lengthening the life span of parachutes. Just look at what ZP did for the life expectancy if the rags. Sail cloth is not the only durable material looked at for parachute construction and I'm sure we will see these materials used on not only high performance parachutes but on more common types as well. time are changin!"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jurgencamps 0 #5 January 13, 2007 When I was in Eloy in 2000, a local jumper (freefly instructor) had a canopy with 6000 jumps. I mean the canopy had 6000 jumps. Jurgen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #6 January 15, 2007 The canopy I am using now has 2000+ jumps on it I think, and it works fine. Its had a few relines. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocJames 0 #7 January 15, 2007 I ask because I'm considering buying a spectre 190 with 450 jumps from a friend. it has not had a new line set. Its in good shape. He wants $1000canopy collisions are bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #8 January 15, 2007 I wouldn't pay anymore than that. I wouldn't say you're being ripped off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
