Muppetdog 0 #1 August 7, 2004 What is the difference between a PD 143 manufactured ,lets say, in 96 and a PD 143 manufactured recently? Do they change the design or anything? I am thinking about buying an older PD reserve and just want to know what to look for to make sure it is the same as buying a new one and that it is just as safe and will perform as well under cut away circumstances (lines, canopy degradation ect). Any advice would be great. Blues, Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teason 0 #2 August 7, 2004 Well, while I believe the design remains the same, the lines on newer PD canopies are not coated (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Coated lines tended to have a memory. Also, a PD canopy must be returned to the factory for a porosity test after 40 packs or 25 rides. The warning lable on the canopy has boxes that are marked at each repack. Although I have seen some that have been in service for years and only marked a couple of times, contradicting the data card! Either they were pencilpack, or the rigger wasn't do his job. Hope this helpsI would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
