huka551 0 #1 June 30, 2005 How do you know (specifically when buying used gear) what would be considered a lot of jumps for a canopy to have on it? And what is reasonable? For example: Is it ok to get a zero P with 800 jumps on it? Muff Brother 3723 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoatBoy 0 #2 June 30, 2005 There are a lot of different factors that can degrade a canopy. Sun exposure (Florida), dust and dirt (Arizona) and just general maintenance or how it is stored. I know people that have thousands of jumps on a canopy and it is ok. Your best bet is to have a rigger look at any used gear before you buy it if possible and not go by just jump numbers. Flying Hellfish #31 "I'm not allowed to talk about it till after the trial" www.SkydiveTecumseh.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #3 June 30, 2005 The lines and fabric for canopies have different lifespans in different geogrphic areas. So it depends a lot on where the canopy has been jumped. For Great Deals on Gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plowdirt 0 #4 June 30, 2005 I just had this happen to me, I had a canopy that was supposed to be in good condition and the guy I sold it to had PD look it over, yea great! line replacement slider gromets replacement and they found some holes, but man I'm bent about that. so I offered to by it back or pay for the cost of the repairs, The way I see it it's still my canopy, if I get it back i'm gonna sacrifice it for low wind days, and just a lil clouds. So boys and girls the thing to do may be to send it back to the factory. have them look it over first. But Zero P'S I heard you can get thousands of jumps out of them. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #5 June 30, 2005 QuoteHow do you know (specifically when buying used gear) what would be considered a lot of jumps for a canopy to have on it? And what is reasonable? For example: Is it ok to get a zero P with 800 jumps on it? 800 jumps is "a lot", in my opinion, so it would depend upon the condition of the canopy. Depending upon how it was cared for and the location it was used, it could still have a lot of life remaining in it, or it could be near worn-out. Also find out if the lines have been replaced yet. If not, it is due, and that will cost you another several hundred dollars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #6 June 30, 2005 800 jumps on ZP is just starting to get all the slipperyness gone. My last canopy had 1200-1400 jumps on it. My current canopy is at about 500-600 and it is perfect still. Have your rigger check the poresity of it. Try and blow through the top skin, if you can easly blow through it its worn out, if it takes effort or if you can't the canopy is still in good condition. Most ZP canopies are due for their second or third reline (every 500-600 jumps) before they are near worn out.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diversgodown 0 #7 June 30, 2005 THAT QUOTE PRETTY MUCH SUMS UP THAT QUESTION OF WHAT IS A SPORT!! I LIKE IT... ***Glory Favors the Bold*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #8 July 1, 2005 Quote800 jumps on ZP is just starting to get all the slipperyness gone. My last canopy had 1200-1400 jumps on it. My current canopy is at about 500-600 and it is perfect still. If you use it in the desert where there is a lot of abrasive dirt, you won't be so lucky. That's why I say it depends partly upon where it is used. And I've had a ZP canopy that blew apart on opening at 800 jumps. Jump numbers alone are not the whole story on the airworthiness of a canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
