kevin922 0 #1 April 7, 2004 interesting Uh.. a skydiver who doesn't know the "make or model" of his parachute? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glipazide 0 #2 April 7, 2004 Quote On Mar-30-04 at 06:44:49 PST, seller added the following information: I have found the more info in the rig. Canopy-Phantom 26-2358,Manufacterer-National 1/88 Harness-Javelin J-4 059, Manufacturer-Sunpath 3/88 http://sexygirlabs.com/url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #3 April 7, 2004 The seller noted this as an additional info message: QuoteI have found the more info in the rig. Canopy-Phantom 26-2358,Manufacterer-National 1/88 Harness-Javelin J-4 059, Manufacturer-Sunpath 3/88 Still, I agree with your skepticism...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #4 April 7, 2004 it looks like the seller found the packing card and typed up the stuff he found there. maybe someone could convince him to send the seriel numbers? MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #5 April 7, 2004 Quote.. a skydiver who doesn't know the "make or model" of his parachute? Not surprising. That guy was obviously not into jumping in a big way back in 1990 when he last jumped... I've talked to a few active jumpers who can't say exactly what make and size their reserve is. Main looks like an all F111 seven cell to me; judging by the flares at the line attachments I'd guess it was built by Glide Path. Poor guy really should've sold that rig in 1991 when it was still considered good gear. The only thing that has any real value in today's market is the container - and imho a 1988 Javelin regardless of condition isn't worth the current high bid for the whole rig. FYI to anyone thinking of bidding on it - talk to a rigger who's been around for awhile about Phantom round reserves before you bid; IIRC they were involved in the "acid mesh" issue years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #6 April 7, 2004 I'm kinda wondering why it's listed under "FISHING"I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #7 April 8, 2004 If he Knows what DeLand is, he probably has had SOME experience in the sport...=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #8 April 8, 2004 Seems fishy to me too. If I hadn't touched or saw something in 14 years, I'd probably forget all about it too but it is still a little odd. Way to bring it to our attention. I'm sure if it is stolen, the owner will be very greatful.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #9 April 8, 2004 Quoteinteresting Uh.. a skydiver who doesn't know the "make or model" of his parachute? I doubt it. It looks like it's been packed for 14 odd years. Also, the reserve is a National Phantom 26. If it's been in that container for 14 years, I would imagine that it would fail a mandatory bromocresol test for acidic mesh, and would also very probably fail a strength test on the panels adjacent to the mesh. If it didn't, I certainly wouldn't jump it in any case, as it would most likely fail at some point. The main is some Glidepath canopy, very probably a Fury. The rig itself seems OK. Not great by today's standards, but certainly usuable, as is the main. The Fury has a little currency as a BASE canopy these days. Not bad deal for thr $275 that person paid for it. I doubt very much whether this is stolen gear. It's just been hanging in a closet for forever. If it was stolen, it was probably stolen in 1988. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
