Strong SB 22 and using other main canopies

[stratostar 5]

In light of the on going statements by strong in their SB 22 "only components approved by strong enterprises may be used on the dual hawk tandem system for tandem jumping"

Yet when asked they state it's up the manufacturers to submit to them any main or reserve canopies for testing, and as of a month ago no one had done so according to strong...

However in a call today to George Galloway @ precision aerodynamics, he told me that back in 1998 or so P.Aero had on fact given them a couple canopies for such testing.

What is the point, well seems there are two camps on this from what I hear, those who say it's not a violation of the FAR's to use any other main canopies in that system or other tandem systems and those who do say it is a violation. Strong says it voids the TSO of a DHT rig.

So I'm left wondering what dose most riggers and tandem masters (or industry) really think about this subject and how many people are really using precision aerodynamics tandem mains in strong dual hawks or even UPT products without a probelm and without worry? And do you worry that you might lose your manufacturers rating for doing so? Or get busted by the FAA for doing so.

Seems like the don't tell, don't ask policy, all fucked up and no one wants to talk about it in public.

If using precision aerodynamics tandem mains and don't want to post that in public I understand, send a PM and share your experience please.

Thanks.

you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo

[NovaTTT 2]

I'd be interested in the feedback, as I'm sure will others be. Perhaps you can take any info you get in PMs, remove any identifying labels, etc., and post the facts and/or opinions?

"Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

[feuergnom 28]

correct me if I am wrong but IIRC bill booth does the same for his systems although he didn't do it via a SB - and nobody gives a **** either

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dudeist skydiver # 666

[Fledgling 0]

I believe the TSO only applies to the Harness and Reserve Canopy components, as that is what is relied on to save your life. Hence everybody using what ever mains they feel like but sticking with the System Manufacturers designated reserve canopy. Master for Strong and VR360 for Sigma. I believe that anybody using Precision Tandem Reserves would definitely be violating the TSO.