D22369 0 #1 July 21, 2004 today in preparation to sending my old non-airworthy stiletto 135 to another jumper for a wall hanging I cut off every line attachment point on the canopy to insure it doesnt fly again.......I cant believe it actually bothered me to do this.....It opens like a sledgehammer, and It has four cells that are in various stages of failure, the other five are not far behind, Its useless..... so why does it feel like I betrayed a friend....... I put 500 jumps on it and bought it second hand with over 1500 on it... Roy - AKA a sentimental foolThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #2 July 21, 2004 *raising a beer* A viking funeral would have been a better sendoff for such a fine wing, but as long as it is going to a good home for a good purpose, then it beats throwing it in the trash.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 July 21, 2004 I may have to give my old Stiletto 170 a Viking funeral someday. In the mean time.....I'm gonna keep swooping!!! A Viking Funeral is a fitting end though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shmali 0 #4 July 21, 2004 Even better, if you are pretty good with a sewing machine or throw your rigger an extra case you can turn that old unairworthy canopy into a one of a kind jacket. Just make sure to have the warning label show up right smack in the middle of the back (or bottom of middle). I have to say, it looks pretty damn cool. If my memory serves me right, I credit this idea to Richard Schachner, USPA Southeastern Regional Director. Pineappe Death Juice, If you have to ask you'd rather not know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
