base698 20 #1 February 7, 2004 A friend's Stiletto 120 that had no patches, tears, or other problems to speak of... So i inspect it and it has the following: -spots on the seams that are very porous f111. The fabric surrounding is zero p but its like something ate the silicon off it. The fabric passed the thumb test though so there is strength there. -4 patches all across seams (very good work though) -very severe cross port fraying. -A tear in the top skin less than 1" from the tail seam. On a side note: how can you correct crossport fraying and what would you do about the porous spots? I think he should get some money back at least. What would you do? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GroundZero 0 #2 February 7, 2004 How many jumps... sounds like a very old canopy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 February 7, 2004 Quote-A tear in the top skin less than 1" from the tail seam Let me guess...on the center cell?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base698 20 #4 February 7, 2004 He said it had 500... Most of the fabric is in really good condition... I think it blew up and landed in a chemical plant, then was sent to pd to be worked on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #5 February 7, 2004 Quotehow can you correct crossport fraying I've used a hot knife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #6 February 7, 2004 -spots on the seams that are very porous f111. The fabric surrounding is zero p but its like something ate the silicon off it. The fabric passed the thumb test though so there is strength there. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sounds like normal wear and tear on older ZP fabric. Chances are the canopy has far more than 500 jumps, or it has been jumped in an abrasive environment like the desert or sea shore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
