mnskydiver688 0 #1 April 16, 2007 When I was packing today I noticed a hole in the my canopy. The actual hole was probably about about the diameter of regular pencil lead but there was some fraying of the fabric around the hole. What I am wondering is what size holes in the fabric are ok and at what point or size should I send it in for a patch? I did do a search and didn't really get my questions answered but, point me in the right direction if the answer lies somewhere else.Sky Canyon Wingsuiters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloudi 0 #2 April 16, 2007 I have been told that if the hole is not close to a seam and is small, it should simply be monitored on a regular basis. If it gets any bigger, a patch is in order. Since it's a PD canopy, I would suggest you contact them (Support@performancedesigns.com) to confirm and a rep. for the parachute maintenance dept. will be happy to help you Hope that helps! Kim Watch as I attempt, with no slight of hand, to apply logic and reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
everymansaved 0 #3 April 16, 2007 The way I was taught was that unless you can fit your pinky finger through it, and it's not near a seam, it's OK. Just take a regular ball-point pen, and draw a nice box around it, along the lines created by the nylon. Take a look at it regularly and monitor it. The thing with patching is that the sewing required of a patch perforates the material several times, and you need to determine if you're actually doing any good by patching the hole. If you're just going to make more hole than you started with, it's not going to do you any good. The location of the hole is also of some concequence, as different parts of the canopy are exposed to more air pressure than others. Where is it?God made firefighters so paramedics would have heroes...and someone can put out the trailer fires. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #4 April 16, 2007 Show it to a rigger. See what he or she says. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnskydiver688 0 #5 April 16, 2007 Alrighty. Thanks for the tips. I will just have to wait until next weekend to have my rigger take a look at it. I hope it is not something that needs fixing.Sky Canyon Wingsuiters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #6 April 17, 2007 A stitch in time saves nine. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #7 April 17, 2007 If the hole is smaller than one ripstop box - and away from a seam - you can ignore it for a little while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #8 April 18, 2007 Quote If the hole is smaller than one ripstop box - and away from a seam - you can ignore it for a little while. Additionally, the french fell seam will be 1/4" wide; the 'smallest' patch you could do would be 1" square. It's called ripstop nylon for a reason."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #9 April 18, 2007 Quote If the hole is smaller than one ripstop box - and away from a seam - you can ignore it for a little while. Until what... it gets bigger! Quote If the hole is smaller than one ripstop box - and away from a seam - you can ignore it for a little while. Additionally, the french fell seam will be 1/4" wide; the 'smallest' patch you could do would be 1" square. It's called ripstop nylon for a reason.Yeah... no shit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnskydiver688 0 #10 April 18, 2007 Oh I thought it meant you weren't able to rip on someone else's crappier canopy. Sky Canyon Wingsuiters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
