viper101

Jump 69.
Snapped lines after a hard opening.

That was a year ago - but for me, barely more than 20 jumps ago.

Perry is someone who adds to this world and always leaves you smiling. He's an all around great guy: funny, outgoing, and terribly likeable. I have been fortunate to know him and envy those who know him better I do.


Blue Skies Perry -

Slider grommets are new, just had them replaced after previous break in July. Lines are microline. I believe the line set probably has 300 jumps on it. They are still in very good shape overall.

You're right getting them both replaced may have been wise.

Newbie with a question.
First some back ground:
I just had my first reserve ride on my 69th jump.
The reserve ride was in reaction to a broken left steering line. The canopy did not look right-didn't wanna risk landing it this time - I say this time because 2 months ago, on about my 58th jump, I broke my right steering line. I rode down with rear-risers at the time, as the canopy was controllable. When I sent it off to get fixed, my rigger told me the trim was in great shape for an older canopy (1989 PD 230)
So how is it that I keep breaking my lines on a canopy with good trim? It seems that the opening is really hard in both instances, but that might just be because of the line break. That snaps it around a bit.

I always put the slider up, and flat pack it the same. I'm certain this is my fault and is a packing problem of some kind. I'd appreciate perspectives anyone has on it.