So, I know if you ask the manufactures, they will tell you all the reasons, I on the other hand think marketing is the real reason. Why is it that the manufactures say only 40 reserve re-packs till you need a replacement canopy. What's up with that. Did they build a f-111 canopy as a main to only acept 40 jumps before it is replaced? I really don't want to hear that kind of logic. Yes, on the positive side we are looking at a 10 year life expectancy, why not, cypress is limited to a time frame, NOW. Yes, most people get new gear long before their 10 years are up, with the R&D that most reputable manufactures are doing, in ten years who knows what need there may be. After all Bird Man suits aren't landable...YET
