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But it appears that there is no "20 year rule" that applies to the impetus of this thread; my '96 Dolphin D-4 container and '93 Glidepath Firelite reserve, correct?

Thank you gowlerk for following up on the value question. Yes, this D-4 has snaps across the risers. When I post to the classifieds I will reference this thread... hoping to put this starter / CRW rig into the hands of someone that gets precisely what they expect; with this thread as a barometer.

Thank you for the details Brian. Discount my taking the rig to a DZ. I'm lazy AND will be leaving the country for an extended trip in a couple of weeks so seeking to sell this rig asap. Early spring cleaning. Creating a classified listing soon per reply recommendations...

re fabric fusing: *I don't know*. If it may be of interest to the community to pop and inspect a 16 year old reserve repack and document said inspection, I would be happy to connect up with a local rigger to do this... maybe shoot some video as well. edit: last I&R for this rig: April 24, 2000.

Thank you for the detailed info riggerrob. I was certainly under the impression that a 20 year old canopy was a no-go for most riggers. Now I need to find a buyer similarly (or less) sized to myself, ~150lb pre-gear. Any ballpark value of container + reserve?

I've been out of the sport for a very long time. Always thinking I may get-back-in I've been hauling around and keeping well stored my old CRW container + reserve, but it hasn't happened. At this point I would like to part with the rig and I am seeking some advice before posting to classifieds/etc. Advice in both possible value and if I should sell the 23 year old reserve at all, or if it has any value otherwise... seems riggers may scoff at such an old reserve. Container: Altico Dolphin D-4; manufactured 1996. Very clean and always stored inside the home, typical room temperature and humidity. ~400 CRW jumps in the late 1990's. No AAD. Reserve still packed... for nearly 16 years - will of course pop reserve before putting the container in anyone else's hands. Reserve: Glidepath (became Flight Concepts) Firelite 7-cell (175 sq ft?), manufactured June 1993. ~3 reserve rides from shenanigans during CRW USA Nationals practice & CRW world record attempts. I'm located in San Francisco. Thoughts? Thanks, Rick D-17482