MichaelG 0 #1 January 19, 2012 I'm trying to help the family of a jumper who died (not jumping releated) identify a reserve. It is a Para-Flite Swift... Serial Number is R7-2178. Does anyone know off the top of their head a good resource to look this up? Thank you in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 January 19, 2012 Sounds like you've identified it already. What information are you trying to get?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelG 0 #3 January 19, 2012 QuoteSounds like you've identified it already. What information are you trying to get? I'm not at all familiar with the Swift Reserves, but, I believe there are 5 and 7 cell versions, and, I'm curious about canopy size too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SStewart 13 #4 January 19, 2012 Contact the manufacturer. Para flite is now DBA as Airborne Systems but they still service their old canopies and maintain records on them. (at least they did a few year ago, the last time I contacted them) Swift reserves were 5 cells. the Swift plus was a 7 cell.Onward and Upward! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteS 0 #5 January 19, 2012 The R-7 should be a Swift Plus 175' AFIK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelG 0 #6 January 19, 2012 QuoteThe R-7 should be a Swift Plus 175' AFIK. Just got a call from a friend who actually has packed this very parachute. You're right! Swift Plus 175 it is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #7 January 19, 2012 Quote Quote The R-7 should be a Swift Plus 175' AFIK. Just got a call from a friend who actually has packed this very parachute. You're right! Swift Plus 175 it is! How old is the reserve? The rigger that packed it should have that info. I assume the owner is interested in selling it and it's resale value. I think I know what my 25 yo 5 cell swift is worth.R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #8 January 19, 2012 Quote ...... I think I know what my 25 yo 5 cell swift is worth.R. Mine was worth more than a gazillion dollars ...twice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #9 January 22, 2012 The canopy your talking about is a 7 cell reserve. While its not the latest technology out there, they are safe and reliable when they are in an airworthy condition. If it is airworthy, it'll be worth something to some one. To find out just what it could fetch, I suggest you contact a dealer that sells new and used gear. You may want to try Square 1 in Perris CA or perhaps Square 2 in Eloy AZ. Both will be happy to inspect it for a fee to determine what shape it's in. From my personnel experience, they are fair and trust worthy. They'll give you a fair shake. I don't have their numbers off hand but a quick web search will get you what you need. Good luck. K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelG 0 #10 January 22, 2012 It's airing out right now and looks to be in really really good shape. Lines are clean, fabric looks good too. One correction to my earlier thought of Swift Plus 175. It's actually a Swift Plus 225. I've also talked to two riggers who have taken care of it in the past. It's 20 years old this month, but, in better shape than some that have been opened that I have looked at in the past. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #11 January 22, 2012 Yup, some of the Swift Plus's still make great canopies. I've got a 175 that i've landed at a wingloadings well in excess of the placarded limits. They're good parachutes. The original Swift - IE, not the "Plus" is a different story. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
