billvon 2,426
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>it doesn't matter if it's unsafe.
Sorry, I would have moral issues giving someone an unsafe parachute that I knew they would jump because they were desperate.
Sorry, I would have moral issues giving someone an unsafe parachute that I knew they would jump because they were desperate.
GaryP 0
Never assume new condition guarantees correct operation.
I have an Oz built X-228 (serial # 007 - no kidding) with over 3000 jumps on it. Yeah it has patches and all and I dont skydive it just 'cause I own better gear BUT chances are if it opened 3000 times then it'll open for the 3001st.
(I'm gonna get flamed for this
) I still use it for salt-water BASE when the need arises (low speed deployment slider down only). It's nearly a quarter century old but it's still fine for that purpose.
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I have an Oz built X-228 (serial # 007 - no kidding) with over 3000 jumps on it. Yeah it has patches and all and I dont skydive it just 'cause I own better gear BUT chances are if it opened 3000 times then it'll open for the 3001st.
(I'm gonna get flamed for this
) I still use it for salt-water BASE when the need arises (low speed deployment slider down only). It's nearly a quarter century old but it's still fine for that purpose. g.
"Altitude is birthright to any individual who seeks it"
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billvon 2,426
> Never assume new condition guarantees correct operation.
No, but big holes in the tail of a canopy, or acid damage to the bottom skin, or 20cfm fabric virtually guarantees incorrect operation.
No, but big holes in the tail of a canopy, or acid damage to the bottom skin, or 20cfm fabric virtually guarantees incorrect operation.
GaryP 0
Like duh!
I'm was making a reference to something that's just arrived from the manufacturer NEW and has 0 jumps on it - it should not be thought to operate correctly just ' cause it's new.
The original poster asked is anyone was still using their old F-111 canopies and I gave them an instance of this happenning, but I guess I can't help it if ppl read other things into my post.
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I'm was making a reference to something that's just arrived from the manufacturer NEW and has 0 jumps on it - it should not be thought to operate correctly just ' cause it's new.
The original poster asked is anyone was still using their old F-111 canopies and I gave them an instance of this happenning, but I guess I can't help it if ppl read other things into my post.
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"Altitude is birthright to any individual who seeks it"
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Does Mort Freeman still jump with you guys?? I first met him at the AF Academy in the 70's. then ran into him at Clark AB in 1987. made a few jumps with him then. A classic guy and skydiver.
Hope he is well!
Hope he is well!
QuoteDoes Mort Freeman still jump with you guys?? I first met him at the AF Academy in the 70's. then ran into him at Clark AB in 1987. made a few jumps with him then. A classic guy and skydiver.
Hope he is well!
i think he's still there... is he the one who operates tropical asia parachute center?... i think this is the guy... any plans coming back here in philippines??? our DZ is in Cebu Province... it's situated in mactan cebu international airport... tower limits up to 10,000 ft only. sad thing is... too traffic! most of the time, we fly almost one hour before jumping... traffic!!! we can't find other place to jump with no traffic... though we have jumped in CAMOTES ISLAND (familiar with the place) nice place to jump, no traffic but the bad thing is we pack under the SUN! there are no covered area, no trees or whatsoever. adding the fact that we're using old canopies. hehehhe...
it doesn't matter if it's unsafe. personally, i jump condemned Unit and Strato Cloud in our club, considering many holes and hand sewn patches, it still is flyable.
i really appreciate you guys for replying.
Safe Landings!