Martini 0 #1 January 14, 2002 I contacted PD regarding their reserve policy and was told that a PD reserve is rated for 40 repacks or 20 jumps, and then was to be sent to PD for inspection/evaluation. If within their standards it would be recertified for an additional period. (this period was not specified, obviously it depends on canopy condition). Manufacturer's inspection of a reserve that might have been in use for 13 years sounds like a reasonable idea...... This info makes PD reserves sound like a better investment as I thought they might only have an 8 year lifespan. Thanks to all who responded previously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 January 14, 2002 They aren't the largest canopy manufacturer cause they suck!!! "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #3 January 15, 2002 Yes, 40 repacks or 20 jumps sounds like a reasonable life for a reserve, but I am not going to resume pull-testing PD reserves until Bill Coe gives me a straight answer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDBoston 0 #4 January 15, 2002 Even after 40 repacks and/or 20 jumps, it would still be OK as a main, right? Just not up to reserve "perfection" standards? Of course, not everyone wants a 7-cell F-111 main these days...Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 January 15, 2002 "it would still be OK as a main, right"I don't think they are advocating that it be taken out of service as a reserve. Just that it be inspected to make sure it hasn't suffered any damage."I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini 0 #7 January 15, 2002 Hey Rob, so what's up with you and Bill Coe that keeps you from jumping a PDR? The one in my rig is there based on "research" of lots of user and rigger experience. Is there something else I should know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #8 January 15, 2002 you can uses anything for a main.....garbage bags, napkins...yada yada yada.....marc"...a mind stretched with new idea's will never regain its shape" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 January 15, 2002 "napkins"Is that the table or feminine variety?"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,433 #10 January 15, 2002 >Even after 40 repacks and/or 20 jumps, it would still be OK as a main, right? Just not up to reserve "perfection" standards? >Of course, not everyone wants a 7-cell F-111 main these days...Well, and you'd lose your D-bag and pilot chute on every jump.George Galloway once answered someone who asked him if they could take a Raven II with 200 jumps on it and use it as a reserve. His answer was very interesting, and can be summed up by a qualified "yes."-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDBoston 0 #11 January 15, 2002 Ah, good point. That would be kind of a bitch.I'm planning on getting a PDR for my reserve, so if there's anyone out there with a strong negative opinion, speak now or let me find out the hard way....Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #12 January 16, 2002 Although I've never seen it, dont know what color it is, and have never flown it....I love my super raven, Its like the chute I never had,or hopefully never have to usejason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #13 January 16, 2002 Quote "napkins"Is that the table or feminine variety? I think he was referring to the Luigi variety..Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #14 January 16, 2002 "I think he was referring to the Luigi variety.."So does that answer the question? *Geez I'm just kidding already!!!*"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
